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Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys’ network, irreverent defense attorney Andy Carpenter always leaves them awed with his biting wit and winning fourth-quarter game plan. But the fun stops the day Andy’s dad, Paterson, New Jersey’s legendary ex-D.A., drops dead in front of him at a game in Yankee Stadium. The shocks pile on as he discovers his dad left him with two unexpected legacies: a fortune of $22 million that Andy never knew existed… and a murder case with enough racial tinder to burn down City Hall. Struggling to serve justice and bring honor to his father, Andy must dig up some explosive political skeletons--and an astonishing family secret that can close his case (and his mouth) for good. Open and Shut heralds--no contest--the year’s most sensational new voice in mystery fiction: David Rosenfelt.
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"The first in the series about a defense attorney in New Jersey. I listened to these on tape, so my viewpoint might be off because the reader was fantastic and added so much to the character. I like Andy Carpenters dry sense of humor and how self-depricating he was. The mystery surprised me and I always like to be surprised by the who done it."
— Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This series is fun because it is set in my childhood north Jersey and "Andy" loves his Golden Retriever. And the writer is quick witted and fun. "
— Jayne, 2/14/2014 -
" Wow! For a first book, it is very impressive. Clever and well-executed. Andy Carpenter is an extremely likable character who has us rooting for him from the beginning. Can't wait to read more of Andy and his motley crew of characters! "
— Cyn, 2/12/2014 -
" What's not to like? A smart mouth defense lawyer, a good mystery and a Golden Retriever -- what more could you ask for? "
— Jan, 2/5/2014 -
" He's funny and story is very good "
— Travelbooky, 2/5/2014 -
" First stay-up-late-'cause-I've-got-to-know-how-it-ends read in a while. "
— Jeff, 1/21/2014 -
" A fun light read, my second Rosenfelt. It is light as a feather and requires some fairly significant suspension of disbelief (could any real person actually be quite so casual about discovering he had unexpectedly inherited $22 million?). Nonetheless, this is an enjoyable diversion and I'll likely listen to others. "
— Michele, 1/17/2014 -
" The Andy Carpenter books are great. Easy reads and very entertaining. If I get in trouble, I would want Andy Carpenter as my lawyer. "
— Sue, 1/11/2014 -
" Another wisecracking public defender. Intricate plot with interesting legal turns. "
— Pam, 1/5/2014 -
" Funny! Sarcastic! Can't wait for the next "
— KPowell, 12/15/2013 -
" I really liked this book. Has very witty dialogue that kept me chuckling throughout the book. I had read this several years ago. I'll definitely read more. The plot was intriguing with a good twist. "
— Julie, 12/10/2013 -
" David Rosenfelt's sense of humour and mystery will having me read the entire series. "
— Lisa, 11/30/2013 -
" I love the main character, his dog, his Jersey roots & the colorful cast of characters who surround him. I've read every book in the series and it's my favorite guilty pleasure - can't wait for more! "
— Nancy, 11/15/2013 -
" Totally fun. I can't wait to read the next book by him! "
— Susy, 11/13/2013 -
" This author is above Sue Grafton and I have read all of her books. I stayed up into the night reading Open and Shut. I would read another by this author. Then I can be sure about the comparison to Grafton's books. "
— Kurt, 8/21/2013 -
" Really enjoyed the subtle humor entwined with a good "who dunnit" story. I look forward to spending more time with Andy Carpenter. "
— Karen, 7/4/2013 -
" Great entertainment for a long car trip! "
— Angie, 3/16/2013 -
" Entertaining audio book to listen to while cleaning closets. "
— Nancy, 11/10/2012 -
" Has the same kind of self-deprecating tone as Jeffrey Cohen (whose books I've been reading). Good series starter. "
— Lois, 10/25/2012 -
" I love Andy's sarcasm and humor. "
— Bob, 6/18/2012 -
" Smart funny legal fiction. Love it! Feels like an old time radio program. "
— Meredith, 3/6/2012 -
" Fun read! Good mystery story plus great sense of humor of the main character. Numerous shout-outs to the wonderfulness of golden retrievers. "
— Wendy, 1/19/2012 -
" Entertaining light read. Was great to fill the hours on a very long flight. "
— Valarie, 10/14/2011 -
" I really like this author's style. He is self-deprecating and funny without being too flippant. The inclusion of a dog does it for me. I'll be reading more from this author "
— Sarah, 10/4/2011 -
" The Andy Carpenter books are perfect as far as I'm concerned. There are four things that make this series great: a mystery to solve, a bit of humor, characters you care about, and a beloved dog. It doesn't get much better than that. "
— Sharon, 8/31/2011 -
" I really like this author's style. He is self-deprecating and funny without being too flippant. The inclusion of a dog does it for me. I'll be reading more from this author "
— Sarah, 5/20/2011 -
" Excellent character - I've read the entire series - loved them, I wanted to get a golden when I finished. "
— Colleen, 4/21/2011 -
" I liked the narrator, a lawyer, having a sense of humor about his personal life. The dog really had no part in the story. "
— Kshydog, 2/26/2011 -
" I'd never even heard of this author, but I'm so glad I have now! I was automatically in love with the narrator's sense of humor and sarcasm right off the bat. I'm starting the second one in this series right away! "
— Marilyn, 2/25/2011 -
" New series for me. I enjoyed the story lines and the great character development. I always enjoy some humor and this book and quite a few things that made me laugh out loud. I he has a dog and his relationship with her is funny also. "
— Linda, 2/18/2011 -
" I love this whole series. The main character is Andy Carpenter a single, lawyer who loves animals. They are funny, heartfelt and just plain good. Start with this one and then read the rest. "
— Tfitte, 2/17/2011 -
" I liked this one. True, the mystery was figured out almost immediately, but it was to Andy as well, he just had to figure it all out. The who may have been known, just the why that we were missing. <br/> <br/>I liked his sarcasm. Good, easy read. I look forward to the next one. "
— Jeffrey, 1/29/2011 -
" This series is fun because it is set in my childhood north Jersey and "Andy" loves his Golden Retriever. And the writer is quick witted and fun. "
— Jayne, 1/4/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book alot. It was easy to read, good story, some humor, great characters... "
— Jo, 1/4/2011 -
" A good read, pretty quick. It definitely will keep you interested. Great as a decompression from real life. It felt a little rough in spots. "
— Mindex, 12/26/2010
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.