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The Murder Rule

Dervla McTiernan
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The Murder Rule

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Dervla McTiernan

The Murder Rule

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Dervla McTiernan's The Murder Rule, a law student whose life is deeply affected by her past becomes involved in a case that challenges her beliefs and decisions. The novel explores themes of justice, revenge, and morality, with a gripping narrative that intertwines personal struggles and legal battles.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

29,992 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dervla McTiernan's The Murder Rule is praised for its compelling narrative and complex characters. Readers appreciate the novel’s suspense and the protagonist’s moral dilemmas. Criticisms include a slow start and occasionally predictable plot twists. Overall, it's a gripping legal thriller with intriguing ethical questions, making it worth a read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Murder Rule?

Readers who enjoy legal thrillers with strong female protagonists and intricate plots will relish The Murder Rule by Dervla McTiernan. Similar to fans of John Grisham’s The Firm or Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent, this novel appeals to those who appreciate suspenseful storytelling entwined with moral complexity.

3.9

29,992 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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