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The Murder Rule

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The Murder Rule

By: Dervla McTiernan
Narrated by: Kate Orsini, Sophie Amoss, Michael Crouch
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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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Love this Author!

Great novel and good suspense. Plenty of twists. The pace of this one sagged a bit in places, but I didn’t mind too much. McTiernan is one of my favorite new discoveries over the past year. I highly recommend all of her books including this one.

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Absolutely brilliant!

This is the third novel I’ve read by this author. In my opinion, it is the best. The characters were real, genuine and complete people. Their motivations were crystal clear. Yet the plot was complex, with so many twists and turns, that there was not one moment I wasn’t engrossed in where we were going next. Truly, it was a joy and a pleasure to read. Bravo!

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Very good book!

I really enjoyed this book. Wow, what a twist.

This was a really fun and entertaining story. I really enjoy books that have guessing and this one did.

Great author. I totally recommend this book.

As for the narration, it was great. They all did a great job. No complaints.

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An Enjoyable book

Well, I’m glad I didn’t listen to the terrible reviews. It was a good listen and kept my attention I do miss her Det RIley books tho.

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Fast paced

Not a moment of slowness in this plot! Twists when yiu least expect it. Excellent read for mystery lovers.

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Kept Me Guessing

The story and presentation kept me guessing. Usually I know "who done it" early on but not this time. Very entertaining.

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Edgy, entertaining, unpredictable..

I didn't expect this story from Dervla McTiernan. Kudos! The story really had me enrapt in the lives of Hannah and Laura.

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Was NOT expecting that ending!!

This book had me in one spot for like 2 days. I just couldn’t stop listening. Early in the book I thought I predicted the ending and should stop reading but I was W R O N G. I know some didn’t care for this book , which almost stopped me from reading. I’m so glad I took a chance. It was so worth it!

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Loved!!!!!

I got this at the last minute and wasn’t sure what to expect!!! It was so fun and had great twists!!! A must read!

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Not a favorite but still very good!

I have been a long time fan of Dervla McTiernan and so this wasn't a favorite for me, but ultimately I still enjoyed it. It wasn't what I expected, but liked how pieces were exposed as the story unfolded.

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