Defending Jacob: Now a major Apple TV series
Mar 2012 · Hachette UK
4.6star
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If your son was on trial for murder, what would you do?
Andy Barber's job is to put killers behind bars. And when a boy from his son Jacob's school is found stabbed to death, Andy is doubly determined to find and prosecute the perpetrator.
Until a crucial piece of evidence turns up linking Jacob to the murder. And suddenly Andy and his wife find their son accused of being a cold-blooded killer.
In the face of every parent's worst nightmare, they will do anything to defend their child. Because, deep down, they know him better than anyone.
Don't they?
Andy Barber's job is to put killers behind bars. And when a boy from his son Jacob's school is found stabbed to death, Andy is doubly determined to find and prosecute the perpetrator.
Until a crucial piece of evidence turns up linking Jacob to the murder. And suddenly Andy and his wife find their son accused of being a cold-blooded killer.
In the face of every parent's worst nightmare, they will do anything to defend their child. Because, deep down, they know him better than anyone.
Don't they?
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4.6
63 reviews
Janet Hill
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May 20, 2020
Stunning. Scary. Thought provoking. I only bought this book because the Apple TV preview looked so compelling and I wanted to know whether Jacob did it or not. Seeing the characters develop and getting a first hand view from the doting Father of the accused boy is new, refreshing and thrilling. The ending left me gobsmacked. I'm reading the last few chapters AGAIN because they blew my mind. Absolutely loved this. More please!!!
8 people found this review helpful
Josephina Ballerina
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November 30, 2020
Absolutely cracking courtroom drama, and I personally really liked the OTT detail. This might be my favourite book of the year, but I do believe I say that after most books. Defending Jacob has just been made into a TV series which may well be worth a binge-watch 🧐
Roslyn Holman
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September 24, 2020
Wow, one of the best books I have read in years. I read voraciously and to be able to say that this would be in my top ten books ever is a lot for me. It is thought provoking and a lot of the concepts really interesting - won't talk too much about them here as it will spoil the plot. Didn't see the ending coming at all, but it did wrap it up, if not neatly, but then life never is. Also enjoyed the question and answer section with the author at the end of the book. Again WOW!!!!!!!!
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About the author
William Landay was an assistant district attorney before he turned to writing. He lives in Boston. Visit his website www.williamlanday.com
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