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Read By: Grover Gardner Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Andy Carpenter Series Release Date: May 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781593163914

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

84

Longest Chapter Length:

06:49 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:37 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

43

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Publisher Description

Nominated for the Edgar and Shamus Awards, David Rosenfelt’s debut novel, Open and Shut, was widely praised by readers and critics. Now Rosenfelt returns with a riveting new mystery, First Degree, featuring irreverent and dynamic lawyer Andy Carpenter… When a cop’s body is found burned and decapitated, the last thing Andy Carpenter expected is for a stranger to waltz into his office and admit to the crime. For the wise-cracking millionaire defense attorney suffering from “ lawyer’s block,” the case looks like a no-brainer…until the cops pick up another suspect: Andy’s lead P.I. Laurie Collins, who happens to be the love of his life. Soon Laurie’s facing conviction for the grisly murder and Andy must desperately try to save her. All he had wanted was a case to sink his teeth into. Now he gets one that’s a kick in the head…and the heart.

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"This is a very entertaining mystery/law/dog lover book series. Andy Carpenter makes me laugh - I love his sarcasm so much. Actually, I love all the characters in these stories and look forward to seeing them again as I continue through the series. "

— Beth (4 out of 5 stars)

First Degree Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " lawyer book, like Grishem books. "

    — Ginger, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This series gets better with each book. I am particulary happy with it now that he has started a shelter and I am hoping that dogs become larger characters in his legal thrillers. Fun read that you just don't want to put down once you start to read. "

    — Fefe, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the 2nd in the Andy Carpenter series, and is just as witty and great as the first. It is easy to bond with the character, and I think David Rosenfelt is unusual and a great author! "

    — Verna, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A wonderful read and a great book to listen to by audio book! "

    — Lindsay, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first book of his career, and I'm planning to read them all. Good plot and character development--a smooth read with wit sprinkled liberally throughout. "

    — Barbara, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I picked this up as an audio book when my first choice didn't come in to the library in time for our recent vacation. After First Degree, both my husband and I look forward to listening to the rest of the Andy Carpenter series on future trips! "

    — LSM, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " You can read my thoughts here. "

    — Joy, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Having lots of fun with this series -entertaining - and - Lexie is right - they get better. "

    — Jayne, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was kind of exciting with all the action but on the other hand, it was also a very slow paced book. XD "

    — Jenifer, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the dog lover lawyer is back. now, the discovery of a once dirty, now decapitated cop with 2 prime suspects. the last suspect turns out to be girl friend Laurie Collins, good book. showed how the kennel biz got started. "

    — Steve, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very entertaining read - not a work of genius but I really like Andy Carpenter and a lot of it has to do with how he idolizes his dog. LOL "

    — Sarah, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good read, only problem was it was so much like the first one... He's a good writer and his book move along fast. I purchased four of them and kind of regret that now.. "

    — Jo, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really love the characters that Rosenfelt has created in this series... "

    — Nicole, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like this series. it was a good story with plenty of humor. "

    — Sandy, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Second book in the Andy Carpenter series. Okay not great. "

    — Kathy, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think this book is great. The main character, Andy Carpenter, is hilariouly funny and likeable. I loved it. "

    — Mary, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great easy read, with a twist. "

    — Adria, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story, fast read - I love the author's wit! "

    — Pamela, 10/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I so enjoy the subtle wit of the character, Andy Carpenter, that I am on to read yet another in the series. "

    — Karen, 10/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " These are so cute and quick! "

    — Heather, 9/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book by David Rosenfelt about criminal defense lawyer Andy Carpenter. This time it is his girlfriend that is wrongly accused and he must find out who really "did it" to prevent her from going to jail. "

    — Joanne, 7/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a very entertaining mystery/law/dog lover book series. Andy Carpenter makes me laugh - I love his sarcasm so much. Actually, I love all the characters in these stories and look forward to seeing them again as I continue through the series. "

    — Beth, 3/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Started gobbling up these books. "

    — Lychee, 12/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am giving this 4 stars because Rosenfelt is one of the wittiest writers I've had the pleasure of reading-he's so clever! The story was good, but I truly enjoyed this guy's witt. A nice twist and it helps he's an animal love like me. "

    — Julie, 11/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really like this author - he is witty without being corny and does a great job of building suspense. I'm planning to read all of the Andy Carpenter series. "

    — Kerry, 7/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really like this follow up to his first novel. Still witty, includes a dash of romance, and with enough twists to keep it interesting through the end. "

    — Jennifer, 12/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My new favorite author and audio book narrator. I can't tell you how much I enjoy these books. Fantastic - cross between the seriousness of Michael Connelly and the fun of Carl Hiasan or Marshal Karp. "

    — Patty, 7/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the first David Rosenfelt book that I read and his books are extremely funny. As soon as I was finished with this one I went to the library to find more. Rosenfelt has a great sense of humor and a great writing style! "

    — Ashley, 7/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Andys humour in these stories. "

    — Kent, 7/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another fun golden retriever mystery. "

    — Paulette, 6/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really love the characters that Rosenfelt has created in this series... "

    — Nicole, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very entertaining read - not a work of genius but I really like Andy Carpenter and a lot of it has to do with how he idolizes his dog. LOL "

    — Sarah, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great easy read, with a twist. "

    — Adria, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a great series. LOVE the author's sarcastic humor! "

    — Laura, 2/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Having lots of fun with this series -entertaining - and - Lexie is right - they get better. "

    — Jayne, 1/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good read, only problem was it was so much like the first one... He's a good writer and his book move along fast. I purchased four of them and kind of regret that now.. "

    — Jo, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " the dog lover lawyer is back. now, the discovery of a once dirty, now decapitated cop with 2 prime suspects. the last suspect turns out to be girl friend Laurie Collins, good book. showed how the kennel biz got started. "

    — Steve, 7/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " 2nd in Andy Carpenter series. I love these fast read mysteries. The writer can really turn a phrase and while not figuring out the culprit it's fun getting to the conclusion. "

    — Carol, 7/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun. Love Andy Carpenter and Tara, of course. "

    — Sherry, 6/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I picked this up as an audio book when my first choice didn't come in to the library in time for our recent vacation. After First Degree, both my husband and I look forward to listening to the rest of the Andy Carpenter series on future trips! "

    — LSM, 6/22/2010

About David Rosenfelt

David Rosenfelt is the Edgar-nominated and Shamus Award-winning author of thirty novels in the popular Andy Carpenter series, as well as stand-alone thrillers. Hounded won the Shamus Award for Best Hardcover Novel. He and his wife live in Maine with an ever-changing pack of rescue dogs. Their epic cross-country move with twenty-five of these dogs, culminating in the creation of the Tara Foundation, is chronicled in Dogtripping.

About Grover Gardner

Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.