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Over the course of his legal career, Andy Carpenter has lost a few cases. But that doesn’t mean he forgets his clients. Andy has always been convinced that Joey Desimone, a man convicted of murder nine years ago, was innocent and believes that Joey’s family’s connections to organized crime played a pivotal role in his conviction. While there isn’t much Andy can do for him while he serves out his prison sentence, Joey suggests that he check up on Joey’s elderly uncle. He’d rather not, but as a favor to Joey, Andy agrees to take his dog, Tara, on a few visits. The old man’s memory is going, but when Andy tries to explain why he’s there, it jogs something in the man’s mind, and his comments leave Andy wondering if Uncle Nick is confused, or if he just might hold the key to Joey’s freedom after all this time. Andy grabs on to this thread of possibility and follows it into a world where the oath of silence is stronger than blood ties, and where people will do anything to make sure their secrets are kept.
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"I love Rosenfelt's style, his books are laugh out loud funny in places but still tell a great story. I got on the library's waiting list for this, his latest, when I learned the pub date. So, I was among the first to get my hands on it. I was not disappointed."
— Erin (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Rosenfelt walks a line between pulse-pounding suspense and laugh-out-loud humor…one of the best in the business.”
— Associated Press -
“In the genre of quick-witted mysteries solved by man-and-dog teams, David Rosenfelt truly is the leader of the pack…Grover Gardner’s narration is delightful, adding sparkle to the tongue-in-cheek sarcasm that is Andy Carpenter’s hallmark.”
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“Entertaining…There are some well-worked action scenes and fiery courtroom clashes, adding up to a good-natured read that isn’t quite as easygoing as it seems.”
— Booklist -
“Rosenfelt writes with sarcasm and a self-deprecating humor that is hard to resist…The author takes the suspense up a notch, and the riveting plot won’t disappoint fans.”
— Library Journal -
“Andy is as effervescent as ever, and the courtroom byplay is consistently entertaining.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Leader of the Pack Listener Reviews
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" 4 1/2 stars. Really good "
— Thenetsy, 2/17/2014 -
" I am a big fan of David Rosenfelt and have read all of his books. Although this book was not my favorite by far, I still enjoyed it. The character, Andy Carpenter and his dry sense of humor always make me laugh. I look forward to reading all future Rosenfelt books. "
— Carol, 2/11/2014 -
" This is "suppose" to be a thriller? ZERO thrill ZERO thriller. Awful! "
— Anne-Marie, 2/9/2014 -
" Another Andy Carpenter book. Really, there's nothing to say about this one that I didn't say about all of the others I've read. They're always fun and Grover Gardner's narration is always fantastic. This book actually broke the mold slightly for the AC books, though I'll say no more to keep away the spoilers. I guess this means I'll have to wait another year for the next one, though... "
— terpkristin, 2/3/2014 -
" Humour, murder, dogs, lawyers, did I mention dogs. What is not to love. And well written to boot. "
— Terry, 1/5/2014 -
" predictable, but still enjoy them. this one has just a little bit of a twist, not big, but it was there "
— E, 1/2/2014 -
" Every chapter kept your interest, didn't want to put the book down. "
— Sterling, 12/26/2013 -
" As always, a fun read! Nothing I like better than a funny thriller with main characters of a lawyer and a Golden Retriever :) "
— Kerry, 11/25/2013 -
" Andy Carpenter is very funny and smitten by dogs, both positives in my view. There's a nice twist in this one too. "
— Lynn, 11/12/2013 -
" If you like dogs and humor mixed in with your lawyer/mystery then this is the book for you. A good summer read. "
— Mary, 10/26/2013 -
" A nicely written story. "
— Seth, 10/15/2013 -
" Three and a half stars for this latest entry in Rosenfelt's witty Andy Carpenter series. I liked the surprise ending. "
— Anne, 9/11/2013 -
" Funny and amusing. Center character is a lawyer, and the book revolves around a retrial. Mafia involvement, diabolical plots and surprise endings help make this book an entertaining read. "
— Jennifer, 8/11/2013 -
" I always love his books and he did not disappoint me this time either. Kept me guessing until the very last page. "
— Emily, 8/3/2013 -
" I have read all of the 'Andy Carpenter' novels. I recommend all of them but read them in order. They are fun, funny and suspenseful. "
— Gilbert, 7/19/2013 -
" Love David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpender and Andy's posse. I have been a fan since book #1. This is another great Andy legal roller coaster of a ride with many twists and turns and a heck of a conclusion. A must read for AC fans. "
— Leslie, 7/13/2013 -
" Just love the Andy Carpenter series, if you are a dog lover they are a must read. "
— Mari, 4/10/2013 -
" David Rosenfelt does it again with another Andy Carpenter novel. "
— Joanne, 2/10/2013 -
" David Rosenfelt is a most amusing author. His books are interesting, plot is exiting. Both men and women would enjoy reading his books. "
— Renee, 1/10/2013 -
" I absolutely love all the books in David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter Mystery Series. This one is the latest entry and is just as well-written and just as much fun as all the others. Highly Recommended. "
— Phyllis, 12/2/2012 -
" I always enjoy this author's work. His characters are always well drawn, the plots exciting and the ending a surprise. This book was no exception. "
— Deedeebee, 11/28/2012 -
" was ok...nothing special in series "
— Nicolo, 11/11/2012 -
" David Rosenfelt tickles me. Good plot; well-written story; characters whom I am always happy to revisit. An intelligent and amusing mystery. "
— Jinny, 10/22/2012
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.