Whether it's poker or trial law, wisecracking Rita Morrone plays to win, especially when she takes on the defense of the Honorable Fiske Hamilton, a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment. And it's no coincidence that the judge is her live-in lover's father. Then the action turns deadly, and Rita finds herself at the center of a murder case. She probes deep into the murder, uncovering a secret life and suspects in shocking places. When the killer viciously ups the ante, Rita decides to end this lethal game. She lays it all on the line for the highest stakes ever -- her life.
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"Another winner from Scottoline. Even though I've figured out her formula -- strong/intelligent female characters, women lawyers, close family ties, bad lawyer jokes, a little romance, interesting legal case with surprising outcome -- I still find these stories entertaining." — Irene (4 out of 5 stars)
"Another winner from Scottoline. Even though I've figured out her formula -- strong/intelligent female characters, women lawyers, close family ties, bad lawyer jokes, a little romance, interesting legal case with surprising outcome -- I still find these stories entertaining."
“Quick, witty, flavorful and absorbing.”
“Rita Morrone has a smart way with words and a shifty code of ethics, attributes that give this Philadelphia trail lawyer a jump on the legal competition.”
“Sharp, intelligent, funny, and hip...[Scottoline] gives fans of legal thrillers a good, twisty plot.”
“[A] fast-paced and witty crime thriller [that] features a smart-mouthed, poker-laying attorney…Scottoline has produced a royal flush in Running from the Law.”
“Filled with fast-paced action, tantalizing plot twists, and the unforgettable Rita, Running from the Law is a completely satisfying novel of suspense and human drama.”
“Mary Higgins Clark meets Susan Isaacs meets John Grisham.”
“Readers of courtroom fiction will love this latest by Scottoline.”
“The novel is more than a legal thriller. It’s also a good story about trust and relationships. The best scenes are explosive exchanges between Rita and her live-in lover, the judge’s son. Here Karen Allen’s narration is superb as she delivers each verbal blow with passion and conviction. Allen also maintains a good pace as she goes from the tension in the courtroom to the human passions outside. This is a good audio presentation, which lifts a well-crafted story to a higher level.”
" Early novel from Scottoline hints at future promise. Pretty good story. Great dialogue. "
" Great read. The sarcastic humor made me laugh out loud at few times. Good story. "
" About Rita Marone, who starts out defending sexual harassment for her future father-in-law, then turns into solving a murder case. This was my first book by Lisa Scottoline and I love her style....humor mixed with adventure and plot twists. "
" This was a very good novel. It was fast-paced and fun. I definitely plan to read more of this series! "
" Though the end kind of sucked, it was a fun read "
" Scottoline has been described as 'the female John Grisham' - actually I liked this book for better than Grisham's due to her wry humor. The romance part felt unnecessary to me, but the story was enjoyable. "
" Quick read. I like Lisa's sense of family & her sense of humor. "
" A mystery with a dose of feminism. "
" I cannot believe I went so long between reading or listening to a Lisa Scottoline book! Such a good listen, especially with Barbara Rosenblatt doing the narrating. So much fun! "
" REALLY enjoyed this book and her characters, Uncle Sal and all the geezers. She's a great storyteller with a great sense of humor! "
" This is the first book I've read by Lisa Scottoline, and I really liked how it came together, I look forward to reading more.... "
" Vicki's partner Morty is killed. She finds killer & finds out Morty was a crooked cop. "
" i didn't solve the mystery. i didn't come close. the clues were there if you squinted your eyes and stood on one foot, but i didn't. alas. "
" I did not enjoy this book as much as the other Scottoline books I have read. It did not hold my interest as much. "
" I love this author - great sense of humor. "
" I tried to listen to the audiobook of this, because Barbara Rosenblat was the narrator. Unfortunately, even she couldn't save the bad writing, stupid characters and hackneyed plot. A shame! "
" This was a fun book...I really enjoy this author. Quick and easy read, not a brain bender but totally entertaining. Great for poolside or at the beach. "
" I think this is my favorite so far from Lisa Scottoline. I liked the character of Rita a lot and really loved the ending. "
" Kept my attention throughout the whole book and even had a twist at the end. "
" I liked this book -- it kept me guessing. Very good if you like murder mysteries! I had never read this author before, but I plan to read more of her books eventually. "
" Not nearly as good as her later books. "
" Enjoyable characters, but the plot is rather thin. A few things happen. A couple of people are murdered. There's some story to tie it together, but there certainly could have been a lot more. "
" I enjoyed the plot twists and the main character, Rita. So much of Scottoline's sarcastic humor came through this character--a good, entertaining read. "
" Very Good; Continuing characters: Rosato&Assoc law firm; woman takes on sexual harrassment case defense for judge, who also happens to be her lover's father; then the woman making the charges is killed. "
" A fun read. Interesting characters and a slightly believable plot. Not her best but I'll still read more of her books. "
" This a good series with lots of twists and turns-I look forward to reading more of Lisa Scottoline's books. You can relax and get lost in the plots while being entertained "
" Legal thriller set in Philadelphia. Audio read by Barbara Rosenblat "
" Good story and was hard to figure put who did it. Rita seems like a complex character and one that is hard to get to know. Her sense of humor and sarcasm showed often. A couple of parts of the story were a little far fetched but otherwise a pretty good story. "
" This one has a wonderful depiction of her father in the Italian Market in Philadelphia. Wonderful tribute to older generation and culture. "
" Another good one from Scottoline. Rita was a different type of character from a lot of the other lawyers Scottoline writes about—a little tougher, a little more independent. She was easier for me to like. "
" I'm in a rut.......when I like an author I like to read everything they've written, and I guess I'm getting there with Lisa Scottoline.... "
Lisa Scottoline is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers. She has won an Edgar® Award and Cosmopolitan magazine’s “Fun Fearless Fiction” Award, and she is the president of Mystery Writers of America. She teaches a course on justice and fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater. There are thirty million copies of her books in print, and she has been published in over thirty-five countries.
Karen Allen is an American actress of film, television, and stage. She trained as a classical actress and enrolled at the Actors Studio and with Lee Strasberg in New York. Her first major film role was in 1978 in Animal House, but she is best known for her roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. She won the Saturn Award for Best Actress for her role in Raiders of the Lost Ark. After that, she focused her attention on the stage and had numerous roles, and for her role in Monday after the Miracle, she won the 1983 Theatre World Award. She also had roles in television movies and series. Her audiobook narration has included books by New York Times bestselling authors Lisa Scottoline and Sidney Sheldon.
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