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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 Crime Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Law Heartfelt Murder Suspense

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Enjoyable except for the third narrator Michael Crouch

A good story with complex charaters and twists ruined by the wooden performance of the third narrator Michael Crouch. His reading was terrible, it ruined the whole experience for me.

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Crime and Drama

It took me a few chapters to get into this I also had to Re listen at times… but as the story unfolded it the characters became interesting as in discovering some things were not what they seemed great ending and realisations. Recommend for those who love crime and drama.

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What a surprise

I was hooked from the opening email exchange. Brilliant twists and plot turns kept the intrigue alive. I actually liked the main characters as people. Well done Dervla. Now I sit and wait for your next book…. 😀

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So many twists and turns - loved it.

Didn't want to put this down. Great story and terrific performance. Highly recommend this audiobook.

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another brilliant thriller

The authors ability to leave you on the edge of your seat in anticipation is unrivalled. Another enthralling book!

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good solid courtroom drama

A fairly solid plot, not bad characters, not spectacular, but takes you along for the ride.

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The Murder Rule

Really enjoyed this book! Great storyline. Well presented by the narrators. A wee bit predictable but still it had enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. I’d be interested in reading the next book about Hannah to see exactly where she ends up, but sadly I think that’s unlikely, boo hoo.

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Fabulous book

Fast becoming one of my favourite authors. Each book just gets better and better. Narrators perfect for characters.

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Highly compelling

I could not stop listening. Each minute more interesting than the last. Exceptional storytelling. Intriguing plot lines with interesting characters.

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A surprise twist

I guess I thought that I pretty much knew where the story was going… but I was wrong…! An overall entertaining story!

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