Defending Jacob

William Landay is a bestselling American author of legal thrillers. His debut novel, Mission Flats, was a finalist for the 2003 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. His second novel, The Strangler, was a New York Times Notable Book and a Boston Globe Best Book of the Year. His third novel, Defending Jacob, was an international bestseller and was adapted into a limited series for Apple TV+. Landay lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

There is no specific series of work that will be written, but the general focus will be on exploring the intersections of art and science. In particular, I am interested in how scientific knowledge can be used to create or enhance art, and how art can be used to communicate scientific ideas. I also want to examine how the two disciplines can inform and inspire each other.

The Defending Jacob series follows Andy Barber, a district attorney who is thrust into the public eye when his 14-year-old son is accused of murder. The series is a gripping tale of family, justice, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love.

The Defending Jacob podcast is a gripping true crime story about a father accused of murdering his son. It’s a must-listen for fans of true crime stories.