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When prosecutor Vicki Allegretti arrives at a rowhouse to meet a confidential informant, she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time -- and is almost shot to death. She barely escapes with her life, but cannot save the two others gunned down before her disbelieving eyes. Stunned and heartbroken, Vicki tries to figure out how a routine meeting on a minor case became a double homicide.
Vicki's suspicions take her to Devil's Corner, a city neighborhood teetering on the brink of ruin -- thick with broken souls, innocent youth, and a scourge that preys on both. But the deeper Vicki probes, the more she becomes convinced that the murders weren't random and the killers were more ruthless than she thought.
When another murder thrusts Vicki together with an unlikely ally, she buckles up for a wild ride down a dangerous street -- and into the cross-hairs of a conspiracy as powerful as it is relentless.
Performed by Barbara Rosenblat
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"Excellent book. This was a re-read for me. I loved the humour of the heroine....and Ms Scottoline continues to astound me at the intricacy of her plot lines. It was definitely a great read! I even shed a tear in the last few pages. I highly recommend this book. "
— Maggie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A fast-paced thriller featuring a female lawyer with an ample supply of attitude…The writing is brisk and sassy.”
— Time -
“An entertaining page-turner with plenty of twists and turns and a sturdy surprise ending.”
— Boston Globe -
“Thrilling, but also fun, peppered with Scottoline’s tart, cheeky wit.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer -
“Scottoline’s ability to mix humor with serious subject matter, combined with her intense research of inner city drug trafficking and a side plot involving Vicki’s love life, make for compelling entertainment.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Scottoline at her best—chatty but intelligent, biting but respectful…This stand-alone thriller (inspired by a real-life case) makes an entertaining and exciting change of pace.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times bestseller
Devil's Corner Listener Reviews
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" Really enjoyed this. So far really liking what I have read by this author. "
— Dianna, 2/18/2014 -
" I loved this book and I'm really excited to read more of her books. I thought that I had it figured out but I was way off base. "
— Ronda, 2/16/2014 -
" Was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more going on in book -- it became a little boring -- not like Lisa at all. "
— Weeser, 2/13/2014 -
" I enjoyed this novel. I was drawn into the story from the very beginning with many surprises throughout the story. "
— Carole, 2/10/2014 -
" The pacing was slow at times, but I got hooked by the mystery. "
— Katherine, 2/4/2014 -
" Despite the fact that this book is about a new character, it is still a typical Scottoline novel. It "
— Corinne, 2/4/2014 -
" Very easy to read. The main character is extremely likable even if the things she does aren't very likely (but that;s why it;s called fiction!). I loved this thriller/chick lit combo. "
— Robyn, 1/30/2014 -
" Good beach read. I have never read any of her books before. I found the main character to be a little annoying but all in all a good story that kept me wanting to know what happened. "
— Hieka, 1/16/2014 -
" I've never found a Lisa Scottoline book that I didn't like. Both her series books and her stand alone are very well written. They generally keep me on the edge of my seat. "
— Sheila, 12/27/2013 -
" Great story about corruption and one person who had to find the truth no matter what. "
— Carol, 11/25/2013 -
" A fun read by one of my favorite authors. "
— Elizabeth, 11/16/2013 -
" This is a fast moving mystery with some laughs thrown in. She mixes up the intense parts with a good personal side. I like her books because they move along without too many slow parts. It also gives you a little perspective on Philly. "
— Allison, 11/12/2013 -
" Nice to read something that deviated from her usual cast of characters. "
— Crystal, 11/11/2013 -
" this book started off intriguing but then i didn't care for the friendship developed between vicky and reheema. i don't know about you but if someone put me in jail, I don't know if i'd become BFs with her after getting out of the slammer. ok book. "
— yvette, 11/10/2013 -
" It was a good read. Could have been better. A forgetable read for sure. "
— Kathy, 6/16/2013 -
" Audio was well done. Story line was pretty good. did not relate w/ the main character at the beginning - took awhile for her to grow on me.... "
— Cymiki, 6/6/2013 -
" Scottoline never disappoints. This one was edge of your seat and threw a great little bit of romance in there too. "
— Petie, 6/4/2013 -
" I did not enjoy Devil's Corner. Not my palate. "
— Edward, 5/2/2013 -
" While this book was good, it was not nearly as good as her others.... did not really love it... "
— Lyn, 1/25/2013 -
" When I borrowed this book from the library I thought it was Survivor's Club by Lisa Gardner (cover is a similar cover). Boy was I disappointed. This book was boring and hard to get into, needless to say I didn't finish it. "
— Jaime, 5/14/2012 -
" But not one of her best "
— Jennifer, 11/27/2011 -
" Very suspenseful, exciting to the last page! "
— Silvia, 10/18/2011 -
" Fast read. Kept me interested. "
— Gina, 7/26/2011 -
" I liked the book; it kept you on your toes. "
— Kristen, 6/27/2011 -
" This book takes place in the wrong part of town, thus the title. I really enjoy this author's books. "
— Betty, 5/24/2011 -
" I thought I read her book before and quite liked it. I changed my mind. "
— Dodokins, 4/29/2011 -
" I did not enjoy Devil's Corner. Not my palate. "
— Edward, 3/23/2011 -
" Great story about corruption and one person who had to find the truth no matter what. "
— Carol, 1/29/2011 -
" The pacing was slow at times, but I got hooked by the mystery. "
— Katherine, 12/23/2010 -
" Perfect book to listen to in car. Keeps us from being frustrated in traffic. Funny and a good detective story. Barbara Rosenblat is a superb narrator. "
— Barbara, 12/15/2010 -
" I like Scottoline, so of course, I'd like this one. "
— Ellenjsmellen, 11/9/2010 -
" Go Lisa!!! <br/>Very enjoyable read and I liked the characters and the story line...very real! <br/> <br/>I'd like to see another book with Vicki Allegretti as a lead character. "
— Chris, 11/9/2010 -
" Quick read but found the character a little too unbelievable. Would a lawyer really put herself into so much danger to solve a case? "
— Jodi, 10/18/2010 -
" It was good for a nice, easy read...got slow in parts and a bit simplistic at times, but I enjoy the author. "
— Terri, 9/10/2010 -
" Audio version of Scottoline; reader is good except I didn't like the voice of main character, Vicki - too flip or too excited. Otherwise the character herself is likable - a little wild for a asst. DA. "
— Donna, 9/8/2010
About Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of thirty-six novels. A former President of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and has been published in thirty-five countries. Her books have been optioned for film and televison, and she has also co-authored a series of humorous memoirs with her daughter, novelist Francesca Serritella. A former lawyer, she taught a course she developed, “Justice & Fiction,” at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater.
About Barbara Rosenblat
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.