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Defending Jacob

Written by: William Landay
Narrated by: Eric Meyers
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Andy Barber's job is to put killers behind bars. So 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. In the face of every parent's worst nightmare, Andy and his wife Laurie will do anything to defend their child. Because, deep down, they know him better than anyone. Don't they?

©2012 William Landay (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd
Legal Psychological Suspense Fiction Thriller
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The best audiobook I’ve ever listened to!

This book is incredibly cleverly crafted from beginning to end. I did not expect the ending and it was full of twists and turns and kept me guessing throughout. I’ve become a loyal fan of William Landay. The narrator is top notch. He is able to voice so many characters! I highly recommend this book!

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Great book!

There were some parts that were a little repetitive and boring but that ending made it all worth it. I cried for the first time in my life listening to a book. I almost want to listen to it all over again.

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This was great!!

Loved the twisting and intriguing storyline! The narrator was also very good. Read the book.

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Very interesting!

Love the actors in the show, but the novel is better as it gives a more interesting telling of the characters and how their stories unfold. The best in the last third of the book. Love that the narrator is a former prosecutor and the defendant's father, which was helped by the author being a former prosecutor. Gave a very interesting perspective. Glad I read it before watching the show, but made the changes they made in the show more frustrating to watch. But the actors played their parts well!

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Couldn’t stop listening

I binged listened to this book. The narrator was very good. Just when you think it’s over...it’s good until the very end.

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Could Not Stop Listening!

I loved this book “Defending Jacob”! I could not stop listening! The narration was great as was the story. I was not expecting the ending at all. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Loved it

Amazing book and great storytelling. Found the narrators voice of Jacob was a bit too childlike and was annoyed by the constant references of womens’ weight throughout the book but otherwise really enjoyed and would love to read more books like it!

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what just happened!

Not gonna lie it's thrilling from the start but has some looooong boring chapters.But the ending is so conflicting and shocking can't get over it!
highly recommend!

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Captivating

So well written and performed, consistently piqued my interest. The insights into human nature disturbingly honest. A book that makes you think without being overly demanding.

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interesting

loved the book, not so much the narrator. he was good when reading the dad's parts, but lost me when voicing all the other characters.

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