Law and Disorder: an interview with William Landay, author of 'Defending Jacob'

February 2, 2012 1:51 pm EDT
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If you think you know the formula for legal thrillers, think again. Former District Attorney William Landay (author of The Strangler and Mission Flats) has turned to familiar territory for his latest crime thriller, Defending Jacob – but this isn’t just another legal procedural story. Not only has Landay drawn upon his own real-life experiences in telling his tale, but he’s also ripped up the Law & Order rulebook. ...
 
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