Defending Jacob/William Landay/421 pages

When a young teen is murdered in a small community outside of Boston, the suspect is the victim's classmate who also is the son the local ADA. Andy is certain that his son, Jacob, is innocent, and he will do anything to prove it. Unfortunately, Andy crosses the line more than once to help his son. Jacob's mother isn't as confident about her son's innocence especially after she learns about Andy's bloodline. Is there a murder gene and how far should a parent go to protect his child? A satisfying book with a nod to the old black and white movie The Bad Seed.