An immersive page-turner * Irish Independent *
Full of intrigue and superbly paced * Prima *
Jo Spain is a sublime storyteller who turns what-ifs into must-reads. The Trial is a high-stakes thriller that combines an atmospheric academic setting with a story of medical malpractice that's bang up to date, but it's the characters who make this a book that you won't want to put down. Cancel all your plans before you start reading! * Jane Casey *
The reliably excellent Jo Spain has done it again - few writers set up and deliver so brilliantly as this writer at the top of her game. The Trial is a first-class high-stakes thriller that's also both heartbreaking and informative. Jo displays such command over her story - an absolute masterclass in pace * Caz Frear *
Tense, topical and terrifyingly plausible * Cara Hunter *
Told in dual timelines, this twisty thriller will keep the reader guessing until the last page * Candis *
The Trial confirms Spain's status as the Queen of Irish Thrillers * Irish Times *
She's always good, but knocks this one right out of the park * Peterborough Telegraph *
[A] meaty page-turner * Promoting Crime Fiction *
Clever deflections and lots of drama combine to make The Trial a highly enjoyable thriller, another chart-topper for this Irish crime writer who just keeps on giving * Swirl and Thread blog *