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Conviction by Jack Jordan
5.0
4.5 stars
As someone who fully intended to become a barrister after her law degree, I absolutely love legal thrillers. Naturally, we have to have a flawed female lawyer taking centre stage and in Conviction we have an excellent one.
Although happy to defend a potential murderer, Neve has a high sense of morality and justice. And yet, as we learn more about her past, we discover that she has a lot to hide.
Neve is a great character: bold, daring and fiercely protective of those she loves. Caught up in a game of underworld criminals, murderers and her own murky past, we see her poise and professionalism start to spiral out of control. Her sleepwalking is fascinating, providing a scary yet convenient element to the story that asks readers to consider how criminal intention is measured in such a case…
Wade is a calm and collected criminal, but is also a broken innocent man. It’s hard to read him and his characterisation is impeccable.
The high drama scenes are believable and quite chilling, whilst the courtroom drama is well-written, intense and provides a sense of calm amongst the action.
The ending is satisfactory, providing a fitting conclusion for everyone involved. This is my second book by Jordan and his writing, pace and plots get better and better – I look forward to the next book.
As someone who fully intended to become a barrister after her law degree, I absolutely love legal thrillers. Naturally, we have to have a flawed female lawyer taking centre stage and in Conviction we have an excellent one.
Although happy to defend a potential murderer, Neve has a high sense of morality and justice. And yet, as we learn more about her past, we discover that she has a lot to hide.
Neve is a great character: bold, daring and fiercely protective of those she loves. Caught up in a game of underworld criminals, murderers and her own murky past, we see her poise and professionalism start to spiral out of control. Her sleepwalking is fascinating, providing a scary yet convenient element to the story that asks readers to consider how criminal intention is measured in such a case…
Wade is a calm and collected criminal, but is also a broken innocent man. It’s hard to read him and his characterisation is impeccable.
The high drama scenes are believable and quite chilling, whilst the courtroom drama is well-written, intense and provides a sense of calm amongst the action.
The ending is satisfactory, providing a fitting conclusion for everyone involved. This is my second book by Jordan and his writing, pace and plots get better and better – I look forward to the next book.