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Conviction

The new pulse-racing thriller from the author of DO NO HARM

Jack Jordan author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Published:22nd Jun '23

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In Conviction, a barrister faces a moral dilemma when threatened over a high-stakes murder case that could endanger her loved ones.

In Conviction, the gripping tale unfolds around Wade Darling, who faces the harrowing accusation of murdering his wife and children before setting their home ablaze. The case lands in the hands of barrister Neve Harper, who sees this as the opportunity to elevate her career. However, the stakes are raised when a mysterious man confronts her, demanding that she lose the case. This ultimatum comes with a chilling threat: if she doesn’t comply, the truth about her husband's disappearance will come to light, and those she loves most will be in grave danger.

As Neve grapples with the moral implications of her situation, she is torn between her professional integrity and the safety of her loved ones. The tension escalates as she must navigate a world filled with deceit, pressure, and the haunting question of justice. Can she uphold her principles while protecting her family, or will she succumb to the demands of a shadowy figure?

Conviction is a masterfully crafted legal thriller that delves into the complexities of loyalty, morality, and the lengths one will go to for family. Jack Jordan, known for his skill in weaving intricate moral dilemmas, presents a narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

‘No one crafts a dilemma quite like Jack Jordan. Conviction is a tour de force of a legal thriller that will have you guessing at every turn and then gasping when the plot inevitably catches you unawares. His characters are beautifully and shockingly flawed yet so vividly drawn you just can’t help investing in them – and if you’re anything like I was, you'll be swept away on a thrilling ride that starts from the very first page’ Janice Hallett

'A masterclass in misdirection. Smart, stylish, taut and twisting. Conviction is Jack Jordan’s best yet' Chris Whitaker

'Jack Jordan goes from strength to strength with this expertly written tale of retribution and blackmail. Woven with Jack’s trademark moral dilemma, this is a book where the line between good and bad is never as obvious as it seems. Loved it!' Sam Holland

'Verdict is in - Jack Jordan is officially the king of the moral dilemma. Conviction is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that doesn’t relent until the very last sentence' Laure Van Rensburg 

'Raced through Conviction by the talented Jack Jordan.Tense and fast paced, this is a definite pre-order!' Karen Hamilton

'I loved every minute of this thrilling read. It combines the best of Sarah Vaughan and John Grisham: immersive, visual writing with twist after twist turning the screw tighter with ever page. Take a bow Jack "jeopardy" Jordan' Jo Callaghan
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this tightly plotted, moral-dilemma crime novel, which has me on the edge of my seat . . . This tense smart story is brilliantly written. A true page-turner' Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine

‘It’s one white-knuckle ride' Heat

‘This was the sort of book that kept me up at night – I wanted to finish it before doing anything else . . . The plot whizzes along and drips with detail, with plenty of courtroom drama for those who love watching it on the small screen. Definitely one to take your time with and savour'  Belfast Telegraph

Conviction was a really gripping book with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. The author was constantly pulling the rug out from under my feet right up until the last page and it had one of the best cliffhanger endings I’ve read in a long while' Shots

‘So gripping and so compelling’ Fabulous Magazine

‘Electrifying’ Crime Monthly

‘Well plotted and with plenty of action, suspense and some fabulous twists, it’s a must-read thriller’  My Weekly

‘A taut and twisty story in which Jordan skilfully mixes courtroom drama with an excellent cat-and-mouse thriller…Conviction is written with wit and verve and it zips along nicely; not once does it feel too long. Finally, in crafting a denouement that is both surprising and inevitable, Jordan achieves that rarest of feats: a book that satisfies throughout. Not to be missed'  Perspective Magazine, Thriller of the Month.

 

ISBN: 9781398505711

Dimensions: 234mm x 153mm x 30mm

Weight: unknown

432 pages