From Dervla McTiernan comes a gripping and intelligent thriller about justice, obsession, and the dangerous line between right and wrong.

Hannah Rokeby arrives in Charlottesville to join the Innocence Project—a student-led legal clinic dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions.

But Hannah isn’t there by chance.

She has a plan.

As she works on a case involving a man convicted of a brutal murder, Hannah pushes hard to reopen the investigation—driven by motives she keeps carefully hidden. The deeper she digs, the more complicated the case becomes, revealing secrets that challenge everything the team believes.

But Hannah’s determination comes at a cost.

Because the truth she’s chasing is personal… and uncovering it could destroy more than just the case.

Tense, clever, and full of twists, The Murder Rule explores justice, manipulation, and how far someone will go to uncover the truth.

✨ Genre: Thriller / Crime / Mystery
🌶️ Spice Level: Moderate (themes)

📚 Series: Standalone

Smart, suspenseful, and thought-provoking—perfect for readers who love legal thrillers, moral dilemmas, and twist-filled mysteries ⚖️📖