Defending Jacob by William Landay

This book came highly recommended by a few media sources. The book follows Andy Barber, an assistant DA in suburban Boston, as he investigates the murder of an eighth grade boy. As clues come up that his own son may be the culprit, he goes from investigating to helping defend his own son.

This is a courtroom procedural, but there are definitely enough twists to keep it interesting. I find that I'm not especially impressed with the writing style of many crime authors, but Landay's was better than most. There were certainly some examples of stilted language - especially some dialogue, but overall it was well-written.

What I like most about this book is the ending. It was very unexpected, and while the end wasn't tied up nicely, I think it was a smart decision on the author's part.

I would recommend this book to people who like to read about crime - it is a step up from most crime books. I rate it 7/10.