The Trials of Lila Dalton by L.J. Shepherd (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Trials of Lila Dalton by L.J. Shepherd An inventive and ambitious speculative courtroom thriller - Shutter Island meets The Seven Deaths of Evelyn HardcastleI look up to find twelve strangers staring back at me... I realise Im the one theyre waiting for.Lila Dalton has no memory of how she got to this courtroom. The man in the docks is accused of mass murder, and shes his barrister - but she cant remember anything about the case. She cant remember anything at all.Lila is stranded on an island hundreds of miles from the UK, where the most serious crimes go to trial. The next plane out doesnt leave for days.And shes being watched. Someone keeps breaking into her hotel room to leave cryptic notes, threatening her with deadly consequences if she doesnt get her client off...Can Lila Dalton win her case and solve the mystery of her own identity? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography L.J. Shepherd lives in Cardiff with her rescue cat, Coral. She studied English Literature at Christ Church, Oxford. After graduating, she decided to pursue a career in law. Laura began practising as a barrister in 2017. Since then, she has prosecuted and defended in many jury trials in the Crown Court. She is now a Human Rights barrister instructed in high-profile public inquiries. Review I found this book unputdownable from the first page. As the mystery deepens, readers will be on the edge of their seats, desperate to know what happens next - Sophie HannahStuart Turton meets Agatha Christie - a locked room puzzle with hints of the supernatural, brilliantly told through the lens of the judicial system. A truly intriguing and intelligent mystery which had me gripped from the start. Totally recommend. - Sarah Moorhead, author of The TreatmentA strikingly clever debut and high concept legal thriller which grips from the first page and never lets up. The claustrophobic setting and fast-paced narrative make for a great story - Guy MorpussOriginal and feverishly compulsive - Sabine Durrant, author of Finders, KeepersInventive, bold and insightful, The Trials of Lila Dalton is a captivating exploration of the nature of truth. L. J. Shepherds gripping debut transcends crime fiction and presents a speculative tale that challenges our notions of justice - Adam Hamdy, author of The Other Side of Night Details ISBN1782279857 Author L.J. Shepherd Publisher Pushkin Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781782279853 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2024-03-07 Publication Date 2024-02-01 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-02-01 Pages 352 ISBN-10 1782279857 NZ Release Date 2024-04-02 Imprint Pushkin Vertigo Translated from English Language English We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157996837;

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