Tell No Lies is a psychological thriller and lawyer Julie Compton's debut. It's being compared to Jodi Picoult for its mix of intrigue, realtionships and ethical debate.
Jack Hilliard is a 35-year-old assistant DA who appears to have it all, including a great job and a solid marriage with his wife, Claire.
However, a flirtation with his lawyer friend, Jenny, gets rather more serious and Jack realises how easy he finds deception.
Despite his wife's advice that he should stand by his beliefs, Jack misrepresents his position on the death penalty to secure the top spot at the DA's office. Then, Jenny is accused of murder. Only Jack can prove her innocence, but he stands to lose his marriage and promotion by doing so...
Now, publishers have been (understandably) keen to find the 'new Jodi Picoult' and quick to label something as such, but Tell No Lies certainly sounds promising...
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