“A novel like this comes along maybe once a decade . . . a tour de force, a full-blooded legal thriller about a murder trial and the way it shatters a family. With its relentless suspense, its mesmerizing prose, and a shocking twist at the end, it’s every bit as good as Scott Turow’s great Presumed Innocent . But it’s also something more: an indelible domestic drama that calls to mind Ordinary People and We Need to Talk About Kevin . A spellbinding and unforgettable literary crime novel.”
— Joseph Finder
“Defending Jacob is smart, sophisticated, and suspenseful—capturing both the complexity and stunning fragility of family life.”
— Lee Child
“Disturbing, complex, and gripping, Defending Jacob is impossible to put down. William Landay is a stunning talent.”
— Carla Neggers
“A legal thriller that’s comparable to classics such as Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent . . . tragic and shocking.”
— Associated Press
“Powerful . . . leaves you gasping breathlessly at each shocking revelation.”
— Lisa Gardner
“Riveting, suspenseful, and emotionally searing.”
— Linwood Barclay
Defending Jacob
Year
2012
Pages
448
Tags
Praise
“A novel like this comes along maybe once a decade . . . a tour de force, a full-blooded legal thriller about a murder trial and the way it shatters a family. With its relentless suspense, its mesmerizing prose, and a shocking twist at the end, it’s every bit as good as Scott Turow’s great Presumed Innocent . But it’s also something more: an indelible domestic drama that calls to mind Ordinary People and We Need to Talk About Kevin . A spellbinding and unforgettable literary crime novel.”
— Joseph Finder
“Defending Jacob is smart, sophisticated, and suspenseful—capturing both the complexity and stunning fragility of family life.”
— Lee Child
“Disturbing, complex, and gripping, Defending Jacob is impossible to put down. William Landay is a stunning talent.”
— Carla Neggers
“A legal thriller that’s comparable to classics such as Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent . . . tragic and shocking.”
— Associated Press
“Powerful . . . leaves you gasping breathlessly at each shocking revelation.”
— Lisa Gardner
“Riveting, suspenseful, and emotionally searing.”
— Linwood Barclay
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