William L. Myers, Jr. is a Philadelphia trial lawyer and the author of the best-selling thriller series- Philadelphia Legal. He has tried cases up and down the East Coast and has argued before the United States Supreme Court. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife, Lisa. Backstory is his fifth novel and his first psychological thriller.
"""A slow burn thriller that's full of perfectly dark mood and unforgettable characters. Fans of Dennis Lehane and Lou Berney will love Backstory . You won't be able to put it down!"" Matthew Farrell, best-selling author Praise for William L. Myers, Jr. ""[In Backstory ,] Myers has deftly composed a twisty puzzle of a thriller that will keep you intrigued until its revelatory conclusion."" Raymond Benson, New York Times best-selling author ""In Backstory , Myers delivers big time."" Alan Russell, best-selling author ""A slow burn thriller that's full of perfectly dark mood and unforgettable characters. Fans of Dennis Lehane and Lou Berney will love Backstory . You won't be able to put it down!"" Matthew Farrell, best-selling author ""With sharp prose, richly drawn characters, and a briskly paced, intricate plot, Myers' Backstory delivers a riveting tale of murder, missteps, and memory. A tense psychological thriller that won't let you go until the very last page. Backstory is a must read for fans of psychological suspense."" Roberta Gately, author of the Jessie Novak mystery thriller series ""William Myers's riveting new novel is not just a crackerjack legal thriller, it is also a wrenching portrayal of a whole range of father-daughter relationships, showing how they can damage, how they nourish, how they go dangerously off track. A story not to be missed."" William Lashner, New York Times best-selling author ""[In] Myers's impressive debut . . . the gripping plot builds to an ending that's a complete shocker."" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) ""About as close as one can get to . . . an exciting train ride, short of purchasing a pricey Acela ticket. Fast-paced, tightly written, and inspired by a real-life railroad disaster."" The Big Thrill ""Talk about a mystery . . . I just couldn't put it down."" Fresh Fiction"