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May 4, 2020 · Happy at home with the loves of his life: his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob. Then Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy stabbed to death in a leafy park. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. Andy believes in Jacob’s innocence. Any parent would.
Jan 31, 2012 · William Landay is the author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me and three previous novels: Defending Jacob, which won the Strand Critics Award for best mystery novel; The Strangler, listed as a best crime novel of the year by the L.A. Times, Daily Telegraph and others; and Mission Flats, winner of the Dagger Award for best first crime novel.
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Feb 1, 2012 · The outcome, while predictable, is achieved with more suspense and less sentimental histrionics than usual for Hannah. Above-average formula fiction, making full display of the author’s strong suits: sense of place, compassion for characters and understanding of family dynamics. Share your opinion of this book.
Feb 25, 2012 · Review: William Landay is a former prosecutor who, with the publication of his third novel, Defending Jacob, has joined the ranks of foremost legal thriller writers, prime among them being Scott Turow. Defending Jacob is a masterful and complex blend of legal mystery, complete with plenty of plot twists and turns, and in-depth character study.
Jan 31, 2012 · Admired in the courtroom. Happy at home with the loves of his life: his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob. Then Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy stabbed to death in a leafy park. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. Andy believes in Jacob’s ...
Defending Jacob is an American crime drama novel written by novelist William Landay. The book was published in January 2012 by Random House . It tells the story of a father dealing with the accusation that his 14-year-old son is a murderer.
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Jan 31, 2012 · The verdict is in: BookBrowse readers think William Landay's Defending Jacob is a hit - 23 out of 24 reviewers rated it 4 or 5 stars! Here's what they have to say: Defending Jacob is much better than the typical thriller - there are no generic or stock story lines (Susan R). I was pleasantly surprised to find it well-written, smart, and riveting.
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