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When a single mom and aspiring actress ends up on an important jury, she must team up with an FBI agent to hunt down a vicious and powerful mob boss.
Andie DeGrasse is not your typical juror. Hoping to get dismissed from the pool, she tells the judge that most of her legal knowledge comes from a bit part curling around a stripper's pole in The Sopranos. But she still ends up as juror #11 in a landmark trial against a notorious mob boss.
The case quickly becomes the new Trial of the Century. Mafia don Dominic Cavello, known as the Electrician, is linked to hundreds of gruesome, unspeakable crimes. Senior FBI agent Nick Pellisante has been tracking him for years. He knows Cavello's power reaches far beyond the courtroom, but the FBI's evidence against the ruthless killer is iron-clad. Conviction is a sure thing.
As the jury is about to reach a verdict, the Electrician makes one devastating move that no one could have predicted. The entire nation is reeling, and Andie's world is shattered. For her, the hunt for the Electrician becomes personal, and she and Pellisante come together in an unbreakable bond: they will exact justice . . . at any cost.
James Patterson spins an all-out heart-pounding legal thriller that pits two people against the most vicious and powerful mobster since John Gotti. Judge & Jury is a stunning feat by "one of America's most influential authors" (New York Times).
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"Another great one! THis time we are not in the Hamptons, which is a nice break from a lot of Patterson books (not including the Cross series). This one takes you all over the world and back. Very terrifying and suspenseful, and sad at times too. The ending was great as well."
— Amanda (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Bestsellers Patterson and Gross once again deliver what their fans expect.”
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“Delivers plenty of twists and turns…A compelling hero and a truly evil villain distinguish this exciting read.”
— Booklist -
“Perfecting the mobster’s attitude, as well as that of the FBI agent tracking him, could be difficult for some, but innuendo, accent, and timing are Joe Mantegna’s trademarks in narrating, and he does a superb job here. Nick Pellisante comes alive as the emotionally burdened agent, as does Andie DeGrasse, the not-so-willing juror, as their lives become entangled while the Mafia don laughs in the face of the law. Using wise-guy accents for the mobsters and a sincere tone for the agent, Mantegna weaves this story flawlessly, bringing the listener into a gritty world in which the villains get the upper hand, but only for a short while.”
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“Replete with intrigue, irony, colorful characters, and a spot of romance, [Judge & Jury] is exceptionally suspenseful and engaging. I have long been a fan of Patterson’s ability as a storyteller but until now have not seen him develop a plot so craftily.”
— BookReporter.com
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
Judge & Jury Listener Reviews
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" Quick read, same old James Patterson "
— Corrin, 2/17/2014 -
" Mafia don Cavello is used to getting his way in everything, and when he goes on trial for murder, he expects to get what he wants by terrorizing the jury. FBI agent Nick Pellisante has spent years trying to put him away, and just when he thinks he has finally cornered him, things take a drastic turn. The story is great, and this is a good read, but there is some language. "
— Peggy, 2/12/2014 -
" Who doesn't like James Patterson? Duh. "
— Jessica, 1/24/2014 -
" Hmmm - easy to read, story will keep you occupied, but once read, it will just blend in to all the others. My copy bills itself as his 'Latest Legal Thriller'. Bit light on the legal I thought. "
— Gail, 1/21/2014 -
" The worst James Patterson book I have read. Quite predictable with an unrealistic plot. Started well but did end very predictabley. Usual structure of quick chapters that flow well, a real shame the story kind of tailed off as the first half of the book was very enjoyable. "
— Dignan107, 1/19/2014 -
" typical Patterson - a lot of unexpected twists and turns. "
— Jessica, 1/19/2014 -
" a mafia don orders the killing of jury during his trial on a bus. Andie is only survivor with her son being killed on bus. Fbi agent and Andie combine to capture or kill the hired assasin. "
— Harry, 1/12/2014 -
" A quick read, although not one of Patterson's (Gross') best. There was no mystery and the characters weren't all that well thought-out. If it wasn't such a quick read, I probably would have put it down before finishing it. "
— Jenny, 1/9/2014 -
" Reading a James Patterson always gets me believing I could be a successful author. "
— Jen, 1/4/2014 -
" I am not much of a Patterson reader but I had seen Lori is so I thought it must be good...and IT WAS! I could hardly stop reading. Looks like I will be reading some more Patterson. "
— Denise, 12/31/2013 -
" Upon leaving China, I wanted an easy, mindless read for the plane. This fit the bill perfectly. It was my first, and will be my only, Patterson read. But if you've been away for a while and want to slip back into the mindset of America, you can do worse. "
— Kyle, 12/12/2013 -
" A single mom ends up on a jury for a mob trial. "
— Cami, 12/1/2013 -
" Forget I had read this one - till I was about 50 pages in - was just as good the second time around. "
— Jill, 11/15/2013 -
" Fast paced, typical Patterson. Similar to his Alex Cross novels. "
— Jen, 10/30/2013 -
" not so great,unbelievable plot "
— Tfalcone, 10/10/2013 -
" Way too cool story, I couldn't put this one down. "
— Adam, 10/4/2013 -
" It has been awhile since I haev read a James Patterson book and I really enjoyed it. Nice light, easy read. I found it thoroughly entertaining. "
— Eric, 10/3/2013 -
" I love James Patterson... I have read most of his books "
— Shelley, 9/1/2013 -
" A quick weekend read that is hard to put down. Somewhat predictable, but still enjoyable. "
— Brittney, 6/3/2013 -
" Contemporary pulp - entertaining. A good vacation read. "
— Danzaiss, 5/21/2013 -
" Interesting. Something to read. "
— Pat, 5/18/2013 -
" Always have to enjoy a good Mafia/mobster trial. Predictable, but entertaining nonetheless. "
— Jill, 4/29/2013 -
" James Patterson never ceases to amaze me and the ending of this one was a shocker! "
— Heather, 3/23/2013 -
" This was a good story, but a quick read. Read it in one day. "
— Melissa, 10/8/2012 -
" very fast paced, I enjoyed the action in this book. "
— Arvetta, 7/7/2012 -
" I really really liked this book as it was a fast paced read. Highly recommend it. I'll be looking for more books written by Andrew Gross with James Patterson for sure after reading this book. "
— Angela, 1/21/2012 -
" it's a 'nice to read' story..that's all.. "
— Martina, 12/18/2011 -
" easy read with a few fun twists "
— Greg, 11/17/2011 -
" Very quick easy read on the train. Twists and turns like most of Patterson books - I would recommend it for a mindless read. You learn what a mother would do for her child. "
— Jkstanley, 10/15/2011 -
" Could have done without a few scenes but other than that really a good read. "
— Lisa, 7/11/2011 -
" My favorite Patterson book so far. "
— Dawn, 5/17/2011 -
" this book made me mad! you'll see why! "
— Kate, 5/17/2011 -
" This is the first James Patterson book that I've read, and it was very entertaining. Plot included the mafia. Very fast moving and gripping - hard to put down. A nice change. "
— Peggy, 5/16/2011 -
" I found the 7-cd box audio set of this book at a yard sale for $5 over the weekend. Started listening to it the day I bought it. Finished the book last night on my way home from a meeting. It held my interest. I felt the ending was strung out but overall a good story. "
— Lisa, 5/11/2011 -
" easy read with a few fun twists "
— Greg, 5/10/2011 -
" Absolutely pathetic... if this wasn't the ONLY English book I had in my bag on a long trip over Spring Break, I NEVER would have read it. How in the world is this author so successful? "
— Dustin, 5/7/2011 -
" Not Alex Cross but a great read. "
— Carmen, 5/4/2011 -
" Meh. Fast-paced, and all, but just..... meh. About what I expected, considering I was just blowing through it so I could get rid of it. "
— Julie, 4/17/2011 -
" Fast paced international suspense, one of those you can't put down. "
— Deb, 4/16/2011 -
" Great book = enjoyed story could not put it down "
— Diane, 4/5/2011 -
" An intriguing plot with action inside and outside of the courtroom... A slippery mafia man is finally caught and the case is moved to trial - tragedy and trial ensue. Another quick page-turner from Patterson that moves quickly the story and the relationships (sometimes to a fault?). "
— Glenn, 4/1/2011 -
" Contemporary pulp - entertaining. A good vacation read. "
— Danzaiss, 3/30/2011
About the Authors
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
Andrew Gross is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Blue Zone and The Dark Tide and coauthor with James Patterson of five number-one bestsellers. He has degrees from Middlebury College and Columbia University and lives in Westchester County, New York, with his wife Lynn. They have three children.
About Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna is a versatile, seasoned actor on both stage and screen. He first garnered national prominence for his work with writer-director David Mamet, earning a Tony Award for Glengarry Glen Ross in 1983. His name has become synonymous with Robert B. Parker’s Spenser since he has narrated the entire series.