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The Murder Rule

Written by: Dervla McTiernan
Narrated by: Kate Orsini, Sophie Amoss, Michael Crouch
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Publisher's Summary

A New York Times best thriller of the year!

"Matters culminate in a courtroom fireworks display worthy of Perry Mason in his prime. The Murder Rule holds one’s interest from its cheeky opening pages through its final scene." —Wall Street Journal

For fans of the compulsive psychological suspense of Ruth Ware and Tana French, a mother daughter story—one running from a horrible truth, and the other fighting to reveal it—that twists and turns in shocking ways, from the internationally bestselling author of The Scholar and The Ruin.

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.

©2022 Dervla McTiernan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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Astonishing !

Having read and fully enjoyed Dervla Mctiernan's previous novels, all of which were set in Ireland, I was surprised to hear the American accent when I started The Murder Rule. It amazes me that the author could transpose her skills from one culture to another - and to have a new winner. I am full of admiration.

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Great Story!

This was quite a change from the author's previous stories. My, what a ride! Worth the listen!

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Great book. Well read.

Loved this latest from Dervla McTiernan. I love all her books. This one had a great story. And the narrators were really good too ,

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great

A really interesting book with a surprising twist. really enjoyed it from start to finish.

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Clever plot

After a couple of disappointing psychological thrillers with "plot twist" that's obvious 20 minutes in, this book was satisfyingly cleverly written.
would read work from this author again.

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Very good book !

Very Good Narators, good story , well written. Got it on sale but would worth a credit for sure. Don’t hesitate to spend your credit on this book. A movie from this book would be great !

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Great story

I loved this story. It moved at a great pace and I enjoyed the plot quite a bit.

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Wonderful story and narration!

The story and narration were wonderful. I highly recommend Dervla McTeirnan for anyone looking for mystery/thriller listens with twists.

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Something different!

This book was fast paced with a unique story. I got it in a two for one sale. Worth a credit!

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Great story! Nail biter!

I really enjoyed this production and story. I thought I knew where it was going but the twists and turns were just surprising enough to keep me rushing to finish it.

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