When a teenaged boy is discovered stabbed to death in the woods adjoining the local high school, a wave of shock ripples through the suburban community of Newton, outside of Boston. Assistant district attorney Andy Barber is used to dealing with murder and its after-efffects, but with his own son, Jacob, also a student at the school, he too is anxious for a swift arrest and conviction. But as the kids appear to be stonewalling the cops and the investigation stalls, evidence emerges that ties Jacob to the crime - and suddenly Andy faces a very different challenge: preventing his son from being convicted of murder. Together with his wife, Laurie, the family closes ranks in the midst of an increasingly hostile community as Andy prepares for the trial of his life, the one trial he cannot afford to lose. Especially when the emergence of his own dark family secrets threatens to undermine Jacob's defence. And as the drama reaches its climax, Andy and Laurie have to face every parent's toughest questions: how well do you really know your own child, and how far would you go to save them?
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"William Landay makes bold use of his genuine storytelling gift, his amazing ability to craft believable dialogue, and, above all, his extraordinary understanding of what it means to be a husband and father to present us with an unforgettable tale of an ordinary marriage and family in crisis. On the surface this novel reads like a first-rate thriller, but at its heart it's a love story. It's the story of a man who adores his wife and child, but more than that, it's a novel that describes the fine edge between love and madness, and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves. Landay has proven himself to be an extraordinary writer, and "Defending Jacob" is an amazing novel. Do yourself a favor and read it. It's that good."--Nicholas Sparks
""Defending Jacob" is smart, sophisticated, and suspenseful--capturing both the complexity and stunning fragility of family life."--Lee Child
"Powerful . . . leaves you gasping breathlessly at e
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William Landay was an assistant district attorney before he turned to writing. He lives in Boston.
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Very good story, and not at all predictable.....keeps you guessing until the very end....and even then your surprised. Masterful writing, amazing characters.
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This story is plain brilliant, with deep and moving characters, lofty ideas and an insight that gets my full respect.The descriptions are vivid, the setting wide and varied, and William Landlay has a good sense of things and knowledge. The connections made between Jacob and Andy Barber, his father, are well observed. The twists and interconnections in the story also reminds me of Triple Agent Double Cross.The story gripped me all the way to the end, made explosive by the final twist in the story.
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I found the book grabbed my interest immediately and I could not wait for the next chapter. I felt I knew the characters -and had great empathy for them - particularly the parents. The court scenes made me feel feel I was right there. A great book
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Defending Jacob
One of the worst reads I've experienced. A plot so thin it's practically non existent. Ridiculous convenient weekly television series style plot twists. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ziggy
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A riveting, deeply troubling thriller
This legal thriller signals early on that there are no tidy solutions. You can't say you haven't been warned. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rodge
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parenting 101 - not.
so well written that even a non-parent could understand the father's "blind eye". Once you start reading this book, you'll find it very difficult to put down.
Published 4 months ago by elis
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More than just a legal thriller...
As a parent, what would you do if your only son suddenly became implicated in the horrible murder of one of his class-mates? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brie
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Excellent Plot
This is one of the best books that I have read.
The book is such a good mix of courtroom drama & current social issues,ie: family, parenting, kids, communication, gossip &... Read more
The book is such a good mix of courtroom drama & current social issues,ie: family, parenting, kids, communication, gossip &... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Novel Girl
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great read!
This is one of the best leisure time reading that I have done in a long time. The plot is complicated enough to keep you reading and the ending is totally unexpected. Read more
Published 12 months ago by suz44444
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Stupid premise, good story
Two themes are explored in this book. First, as hinted at by the title, a parent will often defend his offspring no matter how horrible the crime and no matter how guilty they may... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Len
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