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Defending Jacob : A Novel by Landay, William is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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### Amazon.com Review **Amazon Best Books of the Month, February 2012**: A fast, compelling, and compulsively readable courtroom drama, Defending Jacob tells the story of a district attorneys son who is accused of killing a classmate. As the father attempts to prove his sons innocence, Landay explores uncomfortable territory: can a tendency toward violence be inherited? Is the capacity for murder a genetic disposition? The author, a former district attorney, gets the taut nuances just right, capturing the subtleties of a trial in a packed courtroom, where a small rustle or murmur can signify a lot. In the end Landay pulls off a clever plot device that doesnt reveal itself until the final pages. --*Neal Thompson* * * * #### Featured Guest Review: Chevy Stevens on *Defending Jacob* **Chevy Stevens grew up on a ranch on Vancouver Island and still calls the island home. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels *Still Missing* and *Never Knowing. *** From the first few pages of *Defending Jacob,* I knew this book was special. More than an exciting courtroom drama that combines the best elements of a legal and psychological thriller, it also delves into the heart of a f

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Author
Landay, William
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9780345527592
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Fiction, Literary Fiction, Thrillers
Rating
4.3 / 5 (33,134 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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