Defending Jacob

William Landay’s “Defending Jacob” is a crime novel that was published in 2012. The story revolves around Andy Barber, an assistant district attorney in Massachusetts, whose life is turned upside down when his son, Jacob, is accused of killing a fellow student. The novel is a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control