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New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline delivers a riveting page-turner about sex and murder, which starts in the elite chambers of a sexy female judge and ends on the cold, gritty streets of Philadelphia.
Cate Fante is strong and smart, but when she gets appointed a federal judge, even she wonders if she can do the job justice. She's in her thirties, and she feels like she's joining the world's most exclusive retirement village. But Cate keeps her doubts a secret. And, as it happens, much else. For she leads a dark, double life that she hides from everyone.
Then a high-profile case in her courtroom explodes into a shocking murder-suicide, and it blasts her cover wide open. Overnight, her new career hangs in tatters. But Cate's troubles are only beginning. An enemy no one anticipated sends her running for her life -- embarking on a journey that begins in the mystery of her own childhood. She'll have to fight her way back to the truth, or die trying.
Dirty Blonde is Lisa Scottoline's most suspenseful and gripping thriller to date. Mixing poignancy with her trademark wit and wonderfully compelling characters, it questions whether law and justice are always the same thing.
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"My mother had given me this book to read and she really liked it. I found the main character of Cate Fante likable and I enjoyed the suspense and twists and turns in the story. I especially found interesting the part on Centralia, PA. A town (or former town) that I had never heard of before."
— Jackie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Another winner…[a] fast-paced, entertaining yarn…Scottoline is a pro. She knows how to keep the pages turning.”
— Philadelphia Inquirer -
“[An] explosive novel about legal entanglements that is hard to resist.”
— Orlando Sentinel -
“Compelling…the fast pace and ever-increasing tension will keep readers turning the pages.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Scottoline…renders snappy dialogue and vivid descriptions of her native Pennsylvania in this engaging…suspense about consequences and truths.”
— Booklist
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New York Times bestseller
Dirty Blonde Listener Reviews
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" Struggle to begin with as set in a court, dont usually like that sort of thing, find it a bit boring, but once got away from that is was ok, did'nt know judges had such exciting lives "
— Wendy, 2/14/2014 -
" This book didn't quite know if it wanted to be a courtroom thriller or a detective story, so it ended up as a weird conglomeration of both. It also tried to add a "personal discovery" element to it that wasn't needed. The story was fairly predictable, too, so don't go into it looking for an innovative twist on the genre. Having said that, it kept me entertained during a lengthy car ride. It also introduced me to Lisa Scottoline, an author I think I'd like to read more of now that I know her style. "
— Kyla, 2/13/2014 -
" I've liked all the books written by Lisa Scottoline -- all have realistic characters, but sometimes the situations border on the not-quite-possible. That's ok with me since I read to be entertained. This one did the trick for me. "
— Jeanie, 2/12/2014 -
" Good, quick read. Nothing earthshaking, but certainly enjoyable. "
— Seth, 2/11/2014 -
" This is the first of Lisa's fiction books that I have read. I enjoyed it a lot and especially enjoyed all the Philly and Pa. references she made. Will read more of her books. "
— Jan, 2/7/2014 -
" HORRIBLE!! Do not waste your time even for a fluff read. "
— Tara, 2/3/2014 -
" Okay, this was a good read. I love the was Scottoline writes. Her heroines are never without fault, and the heroine in this novel certainly did have fault. That is what made her so interesting. Quick, enjoyable read. "
— Tracey, 1/27/2014 -
" I love Lisa Scottoline's work! She has a great sense of humor - her one-liners reach out and grab you when you least expect it. She just writes like she would be someone I would love to be friends with! (Sorry, with whom I'd love to be friends) ;) "
— Jill, 1/23/2014 -
" Good read. Illuminates double standards all the way up to highest court. "
— Roseanna, 1/17/2014 -
" audio book in car "
— Wayne, 1/13/2014 -
" This book was a great one to listen to in the car, the time went by really fast. I've liked every book I have read by Lisa Scottoline, this one included. "
— Carol, 12/25/2013 -
" I love Lisa Scottoline's work and Dirty Blonde did not dissapoint. "
— Sue, 12/14/2013 -
" The character personality was conflicting. She starting out as being very strong and then was weak and naive "
— Gheridon2003, 11/19/2013 -
" Classic Scottoline! "
— Kate, 11/11/2013 -
" This was a good book to travel with. It really did keep me guessing. I cringed many times at what the main character would do. Some things just did not seem logical, but then, it is fiction. "
— R, 11/5/2013 -
" I think Lisa Scottoline is an excellent writer, but this book just didn't cut it. Why? Because I could never believe the central character. Federal judge by day; whore/slut by night. C'mon, might as well made her a vampire. At least that way Scottoline would have a ready made audience. "
— Jeff, 10/29/2013 -
" Another easy read from Scottoline "
— Elaine, 9/24/2013 -
" Good yarn with a twist. Heroine was a judge but on her off hours slept around with pickups from bars. Redeemed herself at end. Detective theme was based around another judge who was killed. "
— Kathy, 4/16/2013 -
" not ver plausible, but entertaining. I enjoyed the familiar Philadelphia setting - "
— Janet, 3/28/2013 -
" Always like Lisa Scottoline books - very entertaining "
— Parker, 1/16/2013 -
" Rather a horrible premise, but a fun read as expected. "
— Magda, 11/21/2012 -
" Judge with a dirty secret gets herself into some major trouble with a suicide, or is it murder, case. Took me a bit to get into the story. Usually I am caught right away by this author. But it turned out to be a pretty good read. "
— Heather, 9/5/2012 -
" it built up to nothing....just went flat in the end like the author got tired and wanted to wrap it up quickly....or just ran out of ideas. "
— Sylvia, 5/28/2012 -
" I listened to this book on a Playaway and I think I enjoyed it more than if I had just read it myself. The narrator had a great voice and her inflections added to the enjoyment of the book. If I had read it myself, I probably would've only given it 3 stars. "
— Margie, 3/24/2012 -
" This book was very good. It's about a woman judge who leads a secret sex life and is caught and her job is in jeopardy. She fights to find out who is behind stalking her and keeping her job. A good fast read. "
— Mary, 3/12/2012 -
" Lisa Scottoline always has a juicy story for us readers. I liked the main character, and the story had enough twists and turns to keep my interest. A good summer read. "
— Celeste, 3/12/2012 -
" Looks smutty, and does have a little sex element to it, but really is a good book. It's a simple little "mind candy" book, but I really enjoyed it. "
— Errin, 12/19/2011 -
" The closest to Grisham yet, and maybe better because they're all a little different. "
— Julie, 10/27/2011 -
" Judge Cate Fante, Gina & Warren "
— Ellen, 8/13/2011 -
" When I first started listening to this book, I thought it was going to be cliched and predictable, but after sticking with it for a while, I found it to be a bit more intelligent than I expected. Not bad for a diversion in the car. "
— Bev, 8/5/2011 -
" I've liked all the books written by Lisa Scottoline -- all have realistic characters, but sometimes the situations border on the not-quite-possible. That's ok with me since I read to be entertained. This one did the trick for me. "
— Jeanie, 5/17/2011 -
" it built up to nothing....just went flat in the end like the author got tired and wanted to wrap it up quickly....or just ran out of ideas. "
— Malinalda, 5/9/2011 -
" One of the first books I've read of hers. Really good female writer. Fairly clean, some language, but really kept my interest. Her characters are quite believable. "
— Carol, 3/18/2011 -
" I was presently surprised by this book. There was much more depth to the story line and while some of the legal bits weren't the most accurate, most of it was very good. Worth reading! "
— Megan, 3/15/2011 -
" This is one of Lisa Scottline's better works. I really like the storyline "
— Karen, 2/25/2011 -
" Rather a horrible premise, but a fun read as expected. "
— Magda, 1/27/2011 -
" I had a hard time getting into this one. <br/>This Federal Judge's behavior was so crazy, I found it irritating. But then I started caring more for the story line and wanted to find out what was going to happen. "
— Gerry, 1/4/2011 -
" audio book... read while walking, maybe 2.5 stars... Barbara Rosenblat does a good job narrating. Started off pretty good, but by the end, I just wanted it over.. Great information on Centralia, Pa. and the coal mine fire that has burned since 1962.. "
— Jerry, 10/27/2010 -
" The main character in this book is a judge. She has a secret night life that gets out. A murder and suicide happens with no investigation. As always in Lisa Scottoline books, the main character does all of the police work. It was ok, but not great. "
— Betty, 10/9/2010 -
" Good, like all of her books. "
— Sarahb., 9/24/2010 -
" Started creepy- thought I might not finish it but it got a lot better and once more I could barely put a book down. "
— Melissa, 9/19/2010 -
" For IQ's 90 and under. Crudely-written, patronizing, and uninteresting, all on the same page. This is kind of impressive, actually. "
— Kristina, 9/12/2010
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.