Books by John Fairfax
Forced Confessions
by John Fairfax
☆ Shortlisted for the 2020 CWA Gold Dagger
Forced Confessions is probably best classified as a legal thriller, with courtroom drama playing a key part in the action. The main character, William Benson, is a barrister (a trial lawyer in the English legal system). He is also a convicted murderer, who may or may be innocent of the crime he was sent to prison for.
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The Best Mystery Books of 2020
If you like mysteries, 2020 was an outstanding year, particularly in the domestic noir genre, with standouts like The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths and Magpie Lane by Lucy Atkins. There were also excellent installments in existing series, whether featuring police or non-police detectives. 2020 also saw the publication of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, a publishing sensation that demonstrates the continuing demand for humorous, cozy mysteries.
