The Murder Rule: A Novel

Written by Dervla McTiernan

Narrated by Kate Orsini, Sophie Amoss and Michael Crouch

A New York Times best thriller of the year!

""Matters culminate in a courtroom fireworks display worthy of Perry Mason in his prime. The Murder Rule holds one’s interest from its cheeky opening pages through its final scene."" —Wall Street Journal

For fans of the compulsive psychological suspense of Ruth Ware and Tana French, a mother daughter story—one running from a horrible truth, and the other fighting to reveal it—that twists and turns in shocking ways, from the internationally bestselling author of The Scholar and The Ruin.

First Rule: Make them like you.

Second Rule: Make them need you.

Third Rule: Make them pay.

They think I’m a young, idealistic law student, that I’m passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.

They think I’m working hard to impress them.

They think I’m here to save an innocent man on death row.

 They're wrong. I’m going to bury him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: May 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063042247

Dervla McTiernan

Number one internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan is the critically acclaimed author of five novels, including The Murder Rule, which was a New York Times thriller of the year. Dervla has won multiple prizes, including a Ned Kelly Award, Davitt Awards, a Barry Award, and an International Thriller Writers Award. Dervla is also the author of four novellas, and her audio novella, The Sisters, was a four-week number one bestseller in the United States. She lives in Australia with her family.

Reviews for The Murder Rule

[Christelle Donovan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoy this author and this book does not disappoint for light entertainment- the narration is also good.

[Michele · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I did not sleep until I finished this book—it was so engaging!!! Love the characters, the story was rich with twists and unanticipated turns. I would love to know what comes next! Plot & characters developed just enough… I would love to follow them into a series. There is so much opportunity. I hope the writer will consider how fantastic this start could be.

[Puzzle Talk · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Yuck
Nothing like her Cormac Reilly series.
I really enjoy the international writers so my first shock (disappointment) was the American storyline and narrator.
After that, the characters seemed so unlikable and the events too far fetched.
Total bummer actually.

[Rosemary Banks · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My kind of book. Loved the dialogue & plot. Except the details were confusing. I still don’t know who killed who or understand why. Still, I highly recommend it. Great fun!

[Rhonda Morrison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good mystery, enjoyed the characters and plot. Would highly recommend.

[jamie Sheets · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was one of the best books I’ve ever read!!! If you are looking for a great story to keep you on the edge of your seat, you have to read it!!!

[molly · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Ehhh it was ok. No wow factors for me. Predictable

[huzeifav · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books I have read in while

[Sheila R Lower · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great storyline and terrific characters. I want more books by Several Mctiernan.

[Kelli Weddle Brooke · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not very mysterious or suspenseful, but the writing was decent and the story kept me interested.