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Mary DiNunzio is strong, smart, and she's got plenty of attitude. In recent years, she's become a big-time business-getter at Rosato & Associates, but the last person she expects to walk into her office is Trish Gambone, her high school rival. Trish's life has taken a horrifying turn. She's terrified of her live-in boyfriend, who's an abusive, gun-toting drug dealer for the South Philly mob. There's only one problem—Mary remembers the guy, too, and had a major crush on him.
Before Mary knows it, Trish vanishes. Then a dead body turns up in an alley, and Mary is plunged into a nightmare. She goes on a one-woman crusade to unmask the killer, and on the way, finds new love in a very unexpected place. But before the novel's shocking surprise ending, Mary is forced to confront some very uncomfortable truths about her own past, and the profound effects of lifelong love—and hate.
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"Once again, Lisa Scottoline has left me sleep deprived because I couldn't put this book down until I finished it. I can't say that about many authors or novels. These characters have become old friends and I enjoy our time together."
— Annette (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Scottoline brings her characters to vivid life, the two strands of her plot mesh seamlessly, and her sharp sense of humor makes an appearance on almost every page…Funny and stylish.”
— Washington Post Book World -
“[An] expertly penned novel…Has twists aplenty. Readers will adore the tough yet tender heroine, Mary DiNunzio, who is both believable and eminently likable.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) -
“Lisa Scottoline at the top of her whodunit game.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“Scottoline and Rosenblat team up to bring us another suspenseful mystery featuring Philadephia lawyer Mary DiNunzio…Barbara Rosenblat could not have read this any better—her portrayals of Philadelphia Italian-Americans of all ages, a Chinese witness, Trish’s anxious friends and mother, and Mary herself, feisty and headstrong, are perfect. Special challenges include a cell phone breaking up and an Indian youngster with learning problems.”
— AudioFile
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
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A USA Today bestseller
Lady Killer Listener Reviews
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Deborah, 7/9/2015
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" Evanovich with an ocassional serious side. "
— Bob, 2/17/2014 -
" Ending was the most interesting part of the book. So-so in holding my interest. "
— Marge, 2/11/2014 -
" Great book. Another captivating mystery by Lisa Scottoline. The Philadephia setting and the Itilain family background adds a lot of cahracter to these books. Enjoyable and intersting read. "
— Rtopping,, 2/3/2014 -
" A good suspense. I can honestly say it had more twists and turns that what I was expecting. Kept me guessing until the end. "
— Joni, 2/3/2014 -
" The story is very interesting and kept me awake at night just to know who the killer is. But I guess the end is just rushed and then it just ended. "
— Naj, 1/31/2014 -
" This was good for an audio book - just a little too long on trying to find the missing person. I am used to listening to abridged versions, though. "
— Wendy, 1/28/2014 -
" Great to see these characters again. Well paced and showing some great character development. I would recommend the whole series - but start at the beginning. "
— Karenzielinski, 1/20/2014 -
" Fun read. Not too thought provoking. Liked the characters. "
— Janice, 1/16/2014 -
" I have liked several of the books in this series. "
— Biolady10, 1/15/2014 -
" Kind of silly. Heroine is detective who helps her high school nemesis with mobster boyfriend. "
— Chris, 12/31/2013 -
" I am glad I gave this book a chance. The beginning was very basic with "high-schoolish" antics of the supporting characters. Once the book moved towards the main character solving a crime mystery it got better. "
— Linda, 12/24/2013 -
" not a lisa scottoline I liked at all, too much fluff and not enough mystery and intrique! "
— Deb, 12/22/2013 -
" This book was a bit silly. It was fairly repetitive and just a little too "out there" for my enjoyment. However, it was a quick and easy read if you're desperate. "
— Erin, 12/1/2013 -
" Some fun twists and turns as Mary DeNunzio goes head to head with new characters that could be right out of Jersey Shore. "
— Jean, 11/30/2013 -
" First time I've read this author and I enjoyed her style of writing. "
— Edie, 11/26/2013 -
" Good book. Always read Lisa Scottoline. Share her books with all my friends. "
— Sandi, 11/17/2013 -
" While Mary DiNunzio may be getting a bit maudlin and filled with self-doubt for my taste, it -is- awfully nice to see her (and Judy Carrier and -especially- Bennie Rosato) again. "
— Honor, 6/29/2013 -
" Great book. Was happy to read about South Philly again and Mary. "
— Margo, 2/25/2013 -
" I think that this has been my favorite of Scottoline's yet. Good story that had me laughing at times and in suspence at others. Great narration. "
— Crystal, 11/20/2012 -
" An urban mystery. Little suspense. Lady Killer ends up being a funny and stylish, but almost as cozy as an Agatha Christie novel. "
— Hapzydeco, 8/16/2012 -
" Good listening as an audio book on a car trip - entertaining. "
— Jane, 7/8/2012 -
" I liked this mystery. It was predictable, but good. A break from what I have been reading currently. "
— Jill, 7/5/2012 -
" I read all of her stuff. I really like it. "
— Serena, 3/14/2012 -
" This was a book club book. It's a thriller with a slightly comic twist at times. It's the first book I've read by this author and I liked it so will be reading more of her books. If you like mysteries, give it a try. "
— Sharon, 3/10/2012 -
" As enjoyable as the other Scottoline legal thrillers. Doesn't rise to the caliber of her recent non-legal fiction, but shouldn't disappoint fans of the Risotto and Associates series. "
— Corinne, 2/29/2012 -
" Plenty of sassy, South Philly fun. Great beach read. "
— Eva, 2/18/2012 -
" Lisa Scottoline is just a fun read and a boost for girl power ;-) "
— Ann, 10/12/2011 -
" I'm glad that Scottoline has returned with Mary DiNunzio and the other women lawyers at Rosato and Associates. Mary helps some of the mean girls from her high school years in this latest addition to the series. "
— Carol, 7/29/2011 -
" Just finished this. It is the first of hers I have read. Found it on clearance table at Barnes and Noble. Worth the money. I will certainly read others by her. "
— Christine, 5/16/2011 -
" Nice plot. One of the 1st book I read of Lisa Scottoline. "
— Miyaness, 4/24/2011 -
" Lisa Scottoline has a great way of combining humor and suspense. I really enjoyed Mary as a character, and there was a decent twist at the end that I didn't really see coming. Just a nice, mystery-fluff to pass my lunch hour. "
— Kendra, 4/22/2011 -
" delightful mystery/romance with a touch of humor. "
— Susan, 4/14/2011 -
" As enjoyable as the other Scottoline legal thrillers. Doesn't rise to the caliber of her recent non-legal fiction, but shouldn't disappoint fans of the Risotto and Associates series. "
— Corinne, 3/7/2011 -
" This book was a bit silly. It was fairly repetitive and just a little too "out there" for my enjoyment. However, it was a quick and easy read if you're desperate. "
— Erin, 2/15/2011 -
" Kind of silly. Heroine is detective who helps her high school nemesis with mobster boyfriend. "
— Chris, 1/31/2011 -
" this was def more chick lit than thriller, but it was funny and enjoyable. "
— sis, 1/29/2011 -
" A friend recommended this author, but I like my mysteries heavier and less breezy. <br/>K. "
— Katrin, 1/24/2011 -
" A pretty mind-less read but it had some LOL parts for sure! I love the all women law firm and Mary's Italian family. "
— Susan, 1/23/2011 -
" I enjoy light mysteries to pass a quiet day at home and this did not disappoint. The female protagonist is spunky and I think Scottoline does a nice job with the dialogue and the story. I look forward to reading more! "
— Christine, 1/23/2011 -
" Barbara Rosenblat does an amazing job with the different character voices. Perfect audio book to keep from driving stress on the road. "
— Barbara, 1/16/2011
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.