The Murder Rule Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Dervla McTiernan (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator), Kate Orsini (Narrator),

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No one is innocent in this story....

The unmissable new stand-alone from the number one best seller of The Good Turn.

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.

"Diabolically clever, highly compelling and deeply moving. I loved The Murder Rule and did not want it to end." (Don Winslow, New York Times best-selling author of The Force and The Border)

"Extraordinary. Haunting. An incredible thriller. I could not put this book down. Dervla McTiernan is a gifted writer with a very special way of telling a story. This is a heart stopping rollercoaster of a tale." (Adrian McKinty, New York Times best-selling author of The Chain)

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9 hours and 19 minutes
Author

Dervla McTiernan
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Michael Crouch, see all
Audible release date

4 May 2022
Language

English
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HarperAudio
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B09T94NXYC
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	9 hours and 19 minutes
Author	Dervla McTiernan
Narrator	Michael Crouch, Kate Orsini, Sophie Amoss
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	04 May 2022
Publisher	HarperAudio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09T94NXYC
Best Sellers Rank	56 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 1 in Psychological Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) 1 in Women Sleuth Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals) 4 in Women Sleuth Mysteries (Books)

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Martin Barrett

A New Twist from a Crime Favourite

Reviewed in Australia on 8 May 2022

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I ting have loved Dervla McTiernan's crime writing from the first scene in "The Ruin" and when I heard that she had taken a different direction with "The Murder Rule" I confess I was a little nervous.

I needn't have worried. I consumed the first chapter sitting in Durty Nelly's pub in Perth while waiting for the author to take the chair (I was going to say stage, but there wasn't one), and again I was hooked. Competing with the raucous roar of a busy kitchen coping with the Wednesday evening rush , Ms. McT told of her interest in the eccentricities of the US legal system and how that and a J1 visa had led to the new book.

It's difficult to say much more without spoilers, and this is a story with twists and turns that are best experience from a position of ignorance. Suffice it to say that the book delivers a satisfying legal thriller that makes you care about the characters while you sit on the edge of your seat wondering what the next page turn will bring. I enjoyed it so much I can forgive Cormac Reilly being banished to a character cryogenic storage facility for a bit.

One thing I do dispute with the author. At the launch she said the story didn't provide an opportunity for a sequel. On the contrary - as I read the final pages I though that although that particular tale had reached completion, the characters and their vocation could easily live on.

An excellent book. Too short, of course, but I always want a good story to go on forever.

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twists and more twists

Reviewed in Australia on 15 May 2022

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East coast USA is a long way from Northern Ireland, and even further from Perth, W.A., but this book dos not disappoint. A new situation, new characters, in a different country - and the backyard and forward telling of the story - well, at least part if it. It is always good to have an untouchable bully who can come crashing down, and the destruction of the Sheriff’s reputation and integrity brought so much satisfaction!
The problem now, of course, is waiting for the next adventure to hit the shelves.
Thank your Dervla for hours of enjoyment.

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Twisty, in a really good way

Reviewed in Australia on 6 May 2022

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Dervla McTiernan has set this one in the US. We follow law student Hannah on her quest for vengeance as she infiltrates the Innocence Project, but Hannah gets a lot more than she bargained for as all her assumptions about who she is are upended. As usual, McTiernan writes the psychology of her characters with insightful, unassuming brilliance, keeping attention riveted on a plot that keeps unfolding long held secrets. Despite the damage done to her, Hannah comes up trumps, but there’s a cost.

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Andrew Desmond

A New Setting and a Little Less Gritty

Reviewed in Australia on 7 May 2022

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“The Murder Rule” is Dervla McTiernan’s fourth novel but is a break from her previous three works. This latest book is neither set in Ireland nor based upon the character of Cormac Riley. Rather, McTiernan has broken new ground. The book is set in the USA and the lead character is a young law student, Hannah Rokeby.

Without revealing critical plot elements, Hannah Rokeby inveigles her way into a position on the Innocence Project. However, rather than being driven to free wrongly incarcerated felons, she has an apparent ulterior motive. Her goal seems to be to ensure that one felon, in particular, remains in jail.

Hannah is both clever and persuasive. Nonetheless, along the way, there are numerous unexpected twists and turns. Indeed, the final washup comes quite out of the blue.

In terms of rating “The Murder Rule”, this is a difficult task. In the end, I came to the conclusion that although very good, “The Murder Rule” is not as compelling as McTiernan’s previous novels. I’ve always enjoyed the setting of Ireland. Perhaps it’s a simple as the fact that Ireland is less well known than the USA. Ireland is more unique. The weather is more inclement, the characters a little less glossy and the overall feel a bit more gritty.

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Cath Lawrence

Buy this book!

Reviewed in Australia on 7 May 2022

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I love Dervla McTiernan, she is a terrific writer. Even so, I was a bit wary of this book as I don't like anti-heroes or being made to sympathise with murderers. If this is you too, then worry not. Our protagonist is not a nice person, but she is young and has a lot of growing up to do - some of which occurs in this deliciously twisty mystery. Every time you think you know what's going on, something upends it. Wonderful stuff.

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Guilty of writing a good novel

Reviewed in Australia on 7 June 2022

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Dervla has never failed to produce a good story. There are many interesting twists and turns and as she says everyone is guilty.

It must have been hard for an Irish/Australian lawyer to interpret American culture and systems and Dervla carries it off. I would have liked bit more depth in the explanations but the story read very well.

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stine

My Review

Reviewed in Australia on 22 May 2022

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I loved the previous books that this author has written & eagerly waited for this one, I was bitterly disappointed , it’s hard to believe that after some great books , she has written such a badly written one

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VikkiP

Great read!

Reviewed in Australia on 15 May 2022

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Love all Dervla McTiernan’s books and this standalone was unputdownable. Fascinating play with points of view that leaves you wondering who you can trust. I would love to see this as a series.

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Maria Flaherty

I loved this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2022

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I am a fan of Dervla Mc Tiernan - a very big fan and I was so excited to hear that she was releasing a new novel, especially one with such an intriguing title as 'The Murder Rule'. My momentary disappointment that the tale was not set in my beloved home town of Galway (if you have not visited this fabulous city, on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, - and why not???? - then I recommend that you do so asap) and the lack of the cool, rather bad-ass (at times) Cormac Reilly proved unfounded as Hannah Rokeby proves more than equal to the task.

Now, unlike Cormac, Hannah is not the most likable of characters - after all, she admits from the start that she has a mission:
First Rule: Make them like you
Second Rule: Make them need you
Third Rule: Make them pay
and the people that she is targeting? Well, they are the people who are working at the famous Project Innocence and their new client who is on death row.

Hannah's reasoning and behaviour is revealed through a series of diary entries belonging to her mother and the facts that she chooses to reveal as the story progresses. And there are a few genuine moments of shock as I realised just how many risks she is willing to take - not just with her own life but also playing with the careers and lives of her new friends and colleagues.

There is definitely a sense of high pressure as the deadline for the client looms ever closer and Hannah increases her gambles to win, against the Project Innocence team. But as she comes closer to 'winning' , we start to notice that there are some differences in the stories that we have heard and now Hannah may be responsible for the impending death of an innocent man.

I loved this book, the story catches your attention from the opening page as Hannah sneakes away from her home life in the middle of the night and blags her way onto the project, only to cause instant havoc. You know that this is just the start of a high-octane thriller. Turn off the phone, grab a (big) cuppa and revel in this brilliant novel.

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KathyR

Disappointment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2022

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After reading the hype about this book, I purchased it on Kindle and paid far more than the average price of Kindle books for it. What a disappointment! It was boring and I almost returned it but decided to read to the end, which was not a surprise as I’d guessed the plot earlier on. Won’t buy this author again.

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Catherine Gogan

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2022

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A breathtaking read. I couldn't put it down
Got through it in a day..
I love the characters Hannah and Sean in particular
The writing is her best yet
A fantastic courtroom drama that would make a great film
My book of the year
Highly recommended 👌

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mrs sarah j jones

Well worth the read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2022

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It was a bit predictable in places as the synopsis gave it away to some extent. I didn’t see that end coming though. The story was engaging and I honestly couldn’t put it down. I have never read this author before but I am now looking out for the next read from her.

Jane Fairburn

A Real Page Turner

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2022

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Exciting and intrigue plot - characters totally investable. Read in 3 sittings in awe of the result. Highly recommended read

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