Prima Facie

A Bookriot Best Thriller of 2024

“This novel, like the stage version, is ultimately a political rallying cry. By fleshing out the 100-minute solo play, though, Miller makes [Tessa’s] tale more compelling and human.”–New York Times

“Hits like a ton of bricks, evoking in full the physical and emotional horror of sexual assault and its lasting effects on the victim… A rawly moving debut filled with insights into the legal system and its shortcomings.”―Kirkus (starred review)

“Enthralling and sharp-witted–Prima Facie takes an unflinching look inside a legal system that is more punishing to the victims of sexual assault than it is to the assailants. A scathing and true look at how the legal system can retraumatize victims. Highly recommended.”–Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author

“Heartbreakingly timeless. Written with skill, humor, despair and hope.”–Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End

“Miller delivers this powerful legal drama based on her 2023 Olivier and Tony award-winning play… [an] engrossing, emotionally honest story addressing contemporary issues around sexual assault, privilege, and social justice.”―Booklist

“Miller’s narrative more than succeeds as an impassioned piece of advocacy that illuminates the tilted playing field facing sexual assault survivors.” ―Publishers Weekly

“A fast-paced thriller full of fury and pain… absolutely intent, and absolutely clear on educating readers.”–The Australian

Suzie Miller is a contemporary international playwright, screenwriter, and novelist. Based in both London and Sydney, Australia, Miller has had her work produced around the world, winning multiple prestigious awards, including for her smash-hit one-woman play Prima Facie, which ran a sold-out, critically successful season on London’s West End, winning the Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Play 2023 and Best Actress 2023; followed by a critically successful season on Broadway, receiving four Tony Award nominations and a win for Best Actress 2023. Miller is educated in science and law, with a doctorate in drama and mathematics. She practiced human rights law before turning to writing full-time and is currently developing major theater, film, and television projects across the UK, USA, and Australia, including feature film adaptations of her plays. Prima Facie is her first novel.