The Cut Throat Trial

It is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-old boys are accused of the brutal murder of an elderly teacher on New Year’s Eve. Each boy denies it. Each points the finger at the other two. But they can’t all be innocent.

The three defence barristers have only one job: to persuade the jury that their client is not guilty. But they’re up against a prosecutor who needs to win the case, no matter the cost.

Written with an expert insider’s knowledge, a shocking murder trial unfolds.

And you have a front row seat.

Author: The Secret Barrister

Crime & mystery

Published on 4 Jun 2026 by Pan Macmillan.