Taking on law's old boys club can have deadly results... A gripping thriller from a bold new voice about misogyny, corruption and the legal industry.
'Everyone is going to say what a great guy and a great lawyer he was. He wasn't. He was a prick ... And a shithouse lawyer.'
Gavin Jones is dead at thirty-nine. As a lawyer who controlled millions of dollars in fees per year, he was legal firm Howard Greene's biggest client and wielded that power with manipulative contempt. But he saved his worst behaviour for women, at work and at home.
The partners of Howard Greene relied on his favour to fund their lavish lifestyles. If sycophantic admiration of the man was all it took to secure work from Gavin, that's what they delivered.
But no one liked Gavin. The list of those who suffered from his cruelty was long enough to include pretty much everyone who had contact with him. So who actually killed him?
A fast-paced and wickedly funny thriller about power and revenge set in the pristine towers of capitalism, How to Kill a Client is a scorching debut straight out of tomorrow's headlines.
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Set in a corportate law scene, How to Kill a Client offers multiple perspectives and multiple movitives for the murder of Gavin Jones - a well known cutthroat business man who uses confidence and showmanship to hide his terrible personality. This book offers intruige, mystery and some well built characters. A definite must read. - Nikki (QBD)
Guest, 08/02/2023
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Gavin was a jerk. And now he's dead. This captivating debut set in a Brisbane law firm takes us on a thrilling journey to find whodunit and why. But when the list of those he'd wronged only grows, how can you find the killer? And can you really blame them? Themes of power, corruption, and revenge are tackled through a range of engaging characters who all suffered at the hands of Gavin's cruelty. - Stacey (QBD)
Guest, 03/02/2023
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Nobody liked Gavin!
That being the case, when he turns up dead one day, it was a case of who wouldn't have done it, rather than who!
And being a rich client of a big Brisbane law firm, the partners relied on him funding their pretentious life style. The repercussions therefore are huge!
This is a great thriller, but it's also quirky! Just don't fall for the Agatha Christie type traps! - Steven (QBD)
Guest, 03/02/2023
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Fans of Grisham and Baldacci have a new Aussie author to enjoy.
This murder mystery involves the death of a high-powered client much unbeloved by everyone.
The story is told from the perspective of a few different people allowing the reader to truly understand how detestable the dead man is.
This story is well-written, well-paced, & will leave you guessing whodunnit right to the end. - Joshua (QBD)
Guest, 31/01/2023
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A refreshing new thriller by debut Australian author Joanna Jenkins set in a law firm in Brisbane. When Their biggest client, Gavin Jones, is found dead they suspect it was murder. Many relied on Gavin for financial benefit but he was liked by no one meaning an ever growing list of suspects. A captivating "whodunnit" thriller right to the end. - Kaitlyn (QBD)
Guest, 30/01/2023
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A fast-paced thriller with a comedic twist about power, revenge and capitalism. How to Kill a Client is an exciting debut novel that proves sometimes the victim is really the villain in the story. - Zoe (QBD)
Guest, 29/01/2023
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Large law firms in brisbane are at a stand still and being watched with a very close eye after Gavin Jones was murdered at age 39.
At first Gavin comes across as the nice guy but after his murder the truth is starting to reveal it self!
Was it revenge? Money? Lack of respect?
I guess the main question is
"WAS IT WORTH IT!" - Hollie (QBD)
Guest, 27/01/2023
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Lawyer Gavin Jones has been murdered.
Not surprising considering he made enemies very easily- especially women who he treated with contempt, both at work and at home.
So who wanted revenge ? A mistreated co-worker? His mistreated wife ? Or someone from the power hungry boy's club at the law firm?
Fast paced from page one.
Another great Australian debut author.
You have to read this. - Peter (QBD)
Guest, 27/01/2023
