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   Dive into the gripping and complex world of “Defending Jacob” , a novel that masterfully blends elements of legal drama and psychological thriller. Penned by the talented William Landay, this book takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and twists that challenge the boundaries of family loyalty and the pursuit of truth. Introduction.

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   Defending Jacob. William Landay, 2012. Random House. 616 pp. ISBN-13: 9781594136238. Summary. Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. He is respected in his community, tenacious in the courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son, Jacob.

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   Admired in the courtroom. Happy at home with the loves of his life: his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob. Then Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy stabbed to death in a leafy park. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob. Andy believes in Jacob’s ...

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   • ISBN: 0385344228, 9780385344227

   • Author: William Landay
   • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group, 2012

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   Defending Jacob is a gripping legal thriller that explores the complexities of family, justice, and the secrets we keep. When Andy Barber’s 14-year-old son, Jacob, is accused of murdering a classmate, his world is turned upside down.

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   In Defending Jacob by William Landay, we are introduced to Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in a small Massachusetts town. His life takes a dramatic turn when his 14-year-old son, Jacob, is accused of murdering a classmate. The story is narrated by Andy, who is deeply involved in the case, and we see the impact of the accusation on ...

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   Feb 1, 2012 · ISBN: 978-0-316-33452-5. Page Count: 384. Publisher: Little, Brown. Review Posted Online: May 20, 2015. Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 2015. Categories: GENERAL FICTION. Share your opinion of this book. Landay does the seemingly impossible by coming up with a new wrinkle in the crowded subgenre of courtroom thrillers.

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   What is the plot of Defending Jacob?

   • “ Defending Jacob soars as Landay’s rich plot weaves in parenting skills, unconditional love and the law. Landay’s previous award-winning two novels, Mission Flats and The Strangler, established his talent; Defending Jacob shows how breathtaking Landay’s storytelling is.

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   Is Defending Jacob a good book?

   • Tragic and shocking, Defending Jacob is sure to generate buzz.” “Gripping . . . [Landay] keeps you turning the pages through the shocking gut-punch of an ending.”—Entertainment Weekly “Gripping, emotional murder saga . . . The shocking ending will have readers pulling up their bedcovers to ward off the haunting chill.”—People

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   Is Defending Jacob based on a true story?

   • As it turns out, Defending Jacob was inspired by real-life concepts but not one case in particular. Defending Jacob on Apple TV+ stars Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery as Andy and Laurie Barber, respectively. When their son Jacob (Jaeden Martell) is accused of murdering a classmate, they're naturally concerned about the long-term consequences.

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   What is Defending Jacob?

   • So Defending Jacob began as a way to bring together these two worlds, these two parts of my life, the world of criminal law and especially of prosecutors, and the world of raising kids in the suburbs. (I suppose this would be the time to point out that my own two boys have nothing at all to do with Jacob Barber.

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   Sep 3, 2013 · A spellbinding and unforgettable literary crime novel.” —Joseph Finder “ 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 each shocking revelation.” —Lisa Gardner “Disturbing, complex ...