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SHE’S ON A REMOTE ISLAND. DEFENDING A MURDERER. BUT SHE REMEMBERS NOTHING.

‘Unputdownable’ Sophia Hannah

‘Mind-blowing, audaciously inventive’ Chris Whitaker

‘Totally recommend. Stuart Turton meets Agatha Christie’ Sarah Moorhead

‘A heady, ambitious mix of courtroom drama and dystopian mystery’ Daily Mail

Lila Dalton finds herself in the middle of a courtroom as the barrister for a man accused of a terrible crime. She has no memories of her life before this moment.

Outside, on the strange island where she is staying, things are even more unnerving: hostile locals, tapped calls, threats slipped under her hotel door. Hints from mysterious sources suggest that someone from her forgotten past is in danger – but are the threats genuine? As the trial progresses, Lila must decide who and what she can trust, and whether that includes herself…

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‘Feverishly compulsive’ Sabine Durrant

‘Inventive and exciting’ Guardian

‘Remarkable’ The Times

‘Terror lurks at every corner’ FT

‘Brilliantly written’ Natasha Pulley

‘Achingly atmospheric’ Kia Abdullah

‘Captivating’ Adam Hamdy

Publisher Review

'I found this book unputdownable from the first page. As the mystery deepens, readers will be on the edge of their seats, desperate to know what happens next' - Sophie Hannah 'Stuart Turton meets Agatha Christie - a locked room puzzle with hints of the supernatural, brilliantly told through the lens of the judicial system. A truly intriguing and intelligent mystery which had me gripped from the start. Totally recommend.' - Sarah Moorhead, author of The Treatment 'A strikingly clever debut and high concept legal thriller which grips from the first page and never lets up. The claustrophobic setting and fast-paced narrative make for a great story' - Guy Morpuss 'Original and feverishly compulsive' - Sabine Durrant, author of Finders, Keepers 'Inventive, bold and insightful, The Trials of Lila Dalton is a captivating exploration of the nature of truth. L. J. Shepherd's gripping debut transcends crime fiction and presents a speculative tale that challenges our notions of justice' - Adam Hamdy, author of The Other Side of Night