‘The Ex’ follows the life of Olivia Randall, one of New York City’s best criminal defence lawyers. Many fellow authors also praised the book, such as Karin Slaughter: “Highly addictive”, Harlan Coben: “A major talent” and Kimberly McCreight: “The Ex is an expertly crafted, intricately woven novel that is as emotionally complex as it is riveting”. The novel has received lots of positive reviews, from the likes of Big Issue: “A brilliant, ultra-sharp legal thriller”, Daily Express: “The Ex has a page-turning plot that will keep you guessing and leave you wanting more” and Tripfiction: “The Ex will transport you to the sharp world of due process and law in the city that never sleeps”. Burke is a former prosecutor, who now teaches criminal law and lives in Manhattan. She has also written books in the “Ellie Hatcher” series, the “Samantha Kincaid” series, and the “Under Suspicion” series (co-written with Mary Higgins Clark). Her latest standalone, ‘The Wife’, was released in 2017. ‘The Ex’ was released in July 2016, and is Alafair Burke’s third standalone novel, following on from ‘Long Gone’ (2011) and ‘If You Were Here’ (2013). Explores the theme of mental illness in some depth. Also contains references to prostitution. ** TRIGGER WARNING ** Contains repeated references to a crime (shooting). The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him – and why?įor Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, and the hurt she caused him, but as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. When she gets a phone call informing her that her former fiancée has been arrested for a triple homicide there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence.

Olivia Randall is one of New York City’s best criminal defence lawyers. I think that those of you who enjoy courtroom dramas could really enjoy this book, so I thought I’d review it for you! Keep reading to discover my thoughts… Today I’m posting my review of Alafair Burke’s fantastic legal drama, ‘The Ex’. Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Bookworm’s Fantasy! I hope you’re all well.

The Ex by Alafair Burke