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The Murder Rule

By: Dervla McTiernan
Narrated by: Michael Crouch, Kate Orsini, Sophie Amoss
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No one is innocent in this story ...

The unmissable no.1 bestselling New York Times thriller of the year

First Rule: Make them like you.

Second Rule: Make them need you.

Third Rule: Make them pay.

They think I'm a young, idealistic law student, that I'm passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.

They think I'm working hard to impress them.

They think I'm here to save an innocent man on death row.

They're wrong. I'm going to bury him.

'Complex, unsettling and relentless, with a female protagonist on a journey of self-discovery that will culminate in a riveting final act, The Murder Rule is a great read' Sydney Morning Herald

'Tense and fascinating, dripping with the sort of suspense and intrigue we've come to depend on from Dervla McTiernan' Christian White

'Dervla McTiernan somehow makes the crime writing caper look effortless (spoiler: it isn't). This one's a headlong rush.' Jock Serong

'An extremely smart, thoroughly addictive, super twisty legal thriller that strikes the perfect balance between high-stakes action and real emotional depth. An absolute must-read, I guarantee you won't be able to put it down.' Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place

'Clever and compelling, Dervla McTiernan has seamlessly switched from fast-paced police procedural to original and suspenseful legal drama without missing a beat.' Sarah Bailey, author of The Housemate

'Gripping and full of tension, with twist after unexpected twist. You won't just read The Murder Rule, you'll devour it.' Karin Slaughter, no.1 bestselling author of Pieces of Her

'Diabolically clever, highly compelling and deeply moving' Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of City on Fire

'Extraordinary. Haunting. An incredible thriller. I could not put this book down. Dervla McTiernan is a gifted writer with a very special way of telling a story. This is a heart stopping rollercoaster of a tale.' Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain

©2022 Dervla McTiernan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers
Amateur Sleuths Detective Fiction Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Women's Fiction Mystery Heartfelt Suspense

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Outstanding, her best book yet!

Excellent story line, great twists and kept me on tenterhooks right till the end. Wonderful!

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Compelling, clever, and utterly satisfying.

Compelling, clever, and utterly satisfying. McTiernan reminded me again why I can't go passed a novel by her. Hope to hear more of Hannah soon.

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Perfect book to listen to

I would recommend this to listen to. It has love lies and suspension. Makes you keep listening

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Gripping until the last chapter

I’ve loved her books and the pre is of this one is excellent and it kept me involved until the last chapter and I felt a bit cheated as it just ‘ended’

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Twists through to the very end

Dervla has planted her protagonist in USA and it rings true enough for my entertainment. Not sure what Americans would say. With a nod to a technological native generation, the action and styling reflect their behaviours: email, social media, the reach and visibility of our digital footprint. I waivered between what direction the truth was going right to the very end.

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Another literary star turn. A must-listen!

I loved this on many levels. A refreshing change in location from Ireland but with the same fully realised characters, stunning sentence construction, and nuanced narrative.. Had me gripped from the start leading to many late nights! A five star winner. Well done Dervla! Can't wait for your next book. Would make a great HBO mini-series too with the complex leading character.

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Unexpected turn of events

Very interesting story. A must for your library!

Hannah is very likeable, and so are the other characters. The story is extremely believable too. If I could meet Hannah, even I would say well done to you.

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Absolute must listen!

im a avid Dervla McTiernan fan so may by bais! but in my opinion by far her best piece of work... such a great storyline, a great twist , couldn't stop listening. can't wait for her next one!

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Loved this book!

I love Dervla's McTiernan's books. This one had great writing with enough action ti make me listen all day. Also a great and lively performance by the narrators.

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More twists and turns than licorice

I really enjoyed this book. once started could not put it down. you can always rely on this author to keep the suspence up.

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