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David Rosenfelt delivers a “wise cracking legal thriller” featuring Defense Attorney Andy Carpenter (Publishers Weekly).
Kenny Schilling is the new star running back for the New York Giants. Troy Preston was a wide receiver for the Jets, until his recent murder. Could rivalry have turned Kenny Schilling into a cold-blooded killer? The police say yes. And now the football hero needs a good lawyer—quick.
Still basking in the glow of his last successful case, Andy Carpenter is called to defend Kenny’s innocence. Then it’s revealed that Troy wasn’t the only murdered player Kenny was in contact with. Now, amid a collapsing personal life and death threats from a drug king—who may or may not have a hand in things—Andy must keep his eye on the ball during what could become the media trial of the century.
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"Like the first three books in this series, this one, the fourth, is a good, solid, twisty mystery that's also funny, thanks to the irrepressibly witty narrator, lawyer Andy Carpenter. And though these aren't really dog mysteries, they are all enhanced by the presence of lovely golden retrievers. This is probably the best in the series so far (I've been reading them in order). Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a suspenseful, thrilling, well-written murder mystery with just the right amount of humor to keep the mood from getting too dark."
— Sheila (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Grover Gardner, with his deadpan reserve, IS Andy Carpenter.”
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“Carpenter is a strong series lead, one of those wisecracking-but-don’t-underestimate-him kinds of characters…The author handles the material deftly, mixing humor and whodunit but never letting the comedy overwhelm the mystery. The novels are written in the present tense, a much overused gimmick in the genre; but here it somehow works, helping to sustain tension by establishing that neither Andy nor the reader knows what’s about to happen. A cracking good yarn.”
— Booklist
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A 2006 Barry Award Finalist for Best Novel
Sudden Death Listener Reviews
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" I find all his books so entertaining and hope you will too. "
— Francie, 4/22/2016 -
" This is the fifth or sixth Andy Carpenter novel I've read, and although I enjoyed it, I didn't find it quite as riveting as the other books I've read. Yes, the ending was a surprise (I love how Rosenfelt does that!), but some of the middle parts actually felt familiar. That's the first time I've felt that way with one of Rosenfelt's books. It was still an enjoyable read. "
— Kelly, 2/19/2014 -
" I'm really enjoying this series - the plots are just twisty enough to be fun without overtaxing your brain to try to remember who's who. The characters are three-dimensional; you really start to care about what happens to them. The main character is funny and quirky without being unrealistic - he has plenty of shortcomings and doesn't hesitate to let you know what they are. "
— Amy, 2/17/2014 -
" I have been enjoying this series, the main character has dry sense of humour and irony about him. Being Australian I don't understand American or in fact Australian football, but you don't need too as it doesn't make a huge dent in the storyline. I felt the storyline was a bit loose this time. It hasn't stopped me ordering the next in the series from the library though. Just a good read. "
— Tasha, 2/16/2014 -
" Another Andy Carpenter book this time about a football player accused of killing another football player. It was good but not great. Who the killer turned out to be was a bit of a stretch for me. "
— Joanne, 2/14/2014 -
" Lots of action, lots of twists and turns. The ending is a surprise and is very sad. "
— Alice, 2/8/2014 -
" I'm enjoying this series of books but this one had a great unexpected ending which I always like. I'm always trying to solve and when I don't get it right away I love it. "
— Linda, 2/7/2014 -
" Great story. Didn't know how he was going to get his client off. It was a bit slow in parts, but a great read. Was solved at the very end of the book. Realistic ending. Would definitely recommend reading. "
— Adria, 1/29/2014 -
" My first in this series, a fun diversion. "
— Michele, 1/27/2014 -
" I LOVE his books! Great stories and such a funny narrator. "
— Pat, 1/20/2014 -
" This is my 3rd David Rosenfelt novel. I think I like it because of Tara his golden retriever. They are nice light detective stories. "
— Cyd, 1/17/2014 -
" I thought it was a pretty good mystery. The author used a lot of phrases and idioms that I hadn't heard in a long time. I don't prefer lawyer mysteries, but this one was ok. I sure didn't understand why Laurie, his girlfriend leaves though. "
— Jessica, 1/13/2014 -
" My favorite in the series so far. "
— Robymc, 12/30/2013 -
" Always entertaining, perfect for a long commute. "
— Grace, 12/26/2013 -
" Another good one by David Rosenfelt! I did guess the killer early on but it will still a good read. :) "
— Pamela, 12/19/2013 -
" People who have not read David Rosenfelt are really missing out! "
— Anne-Marie, 12/4/2013 -
" It was just "OK" Jim liked it more than I did. I guess I was put off by the football theme. Found it distracting. "
— Chris, 11/30/2013 -
" I have read all of his books and each one has been enjoyable. I always look forward to seeing a new one come out on the market. "
— Ruth, 11/27/2013 -
" Good read in this series -- entertaining. "
— Suzsmart, 11/17/2013 -
" Mindless "lawyer fiction" -- it would make a decent TV show. Good beach/plane reading. "
— Sue, 11/11/2013 -
" Again, loved this book about Andy Carpenter and is usually characters who make up his world of solving crime. Love Andy's loyalty to his friends, love, and his community. Great series! "
— Bonnie, 1/6/2013 -
" Audiobook: I love this series! The author is so funny, I find myself laughing out loud quite a bit. Good story, already looking forward to the next one in the series! "
— Sandy, 12/13/2012 -
" The bloom is somewhat off the rose with me and this series. I'm sure I'll continue to read the Carpenter series, but I no longer go into each book with terrific expectations. I could see this one coming a mile away. "
— Deb, 12/8/2012 -
" Very entertaining, witty, filled with humor, courtroom drama and detective work at the same time. I really enjoy this book along with other books in this series "
— Rendy, 10/16/2012 -
" Another good visit with Andy & crew! This time he's defending an NFL player who's accused of murdering another player. And Lori may be moving to Wisconsin! "
— Melodie, 10/5/2012 -
" Typically fun. Great vacation read! "
— Susy, 5/3/2012 -
" Andy is delightful as always. "
— E, 3/29/2012 -
" Outstanding; Continuing character: Andy Carpenter; lawyer takes on case of one football player charged with killing another, while his girlfriend contemplates leaving to take a new job "
— Joe, 2/14/2012 -
" This one fills in a gap in the chronology - not on Audible for some reason. Same as all the others! "
— Pgchuis, 2/11/2012 -
" Very entertaining, witty, filled with humor, courtroom drama and detective work at the same time. I really enjoy this book along with other books in this series "
— Rendy, 6/3/2011 -
" Great story. Didn't know how he was going to get his client off. It was a bit slow in parts, but a great read. Was solved at the very end of the book. Realistic ending. Would definitely recommend reading. "
— Adria, 4/14/2011 -
" This was an excellent book! Good plot with a twist and the character's sense of humour was right on what this author has led us to expect. <br/> <br/>I have already picked up the next one in the series! "
— Lindsay, 4/8/2011 -
" I'm enjoying this series of books but this one had a great unexpected ending which I always like. I'm always trying to solve and when I don't get it right away I love it. "
— Linda, 3/24/2011 -
" Good read in this series -- entertaining. "
— Suzsmart, 3/4/2011 -
" Another good visit with Andy & crew! This time he's defending an NFL player who's accused of murdering another player. And Lori may be moving to Wisconsin! "
— Melodie, 6/15/2010 -
" The bloom is somewhat off the rose with me and this series. I'm sure I'll continue to read the Carpenter series, but I no longer go into each book with terrific expectations. I could see this one coming a mile away. "
— Deb, 5/22/2010 -
" Outstanding; Continuing character: Andy Carpenter; lawyer takes on case of one football player charged with killing another, while his girlfriend contemplates leaving to take a new job <br/> "
— Joe, 8/23/2009 -
" My favorite in the series so far. "
— Robymc, 7/7/2009 -
" Another Andy Carpenter book this time about a football player accused of killing another football player. It was good but not great. Who the killer turned out to be was a bit of a stretch for me. "
— Joanne, 7/1/2009 -
" Continued entertaining mystery. Again I figured out who-dun-it. "
— Paulette, 3/17/2009 -
" This is my 3rd David Rosenfelt novel. I think I like it because of Tara his golden retriever. They are nice light detective stories. "
— Cyd, 2/20/2009 -
" Another good one by David Rosenfelt! I did guess the killer early on but it will still a good read. :) "
— Pamela, 12/24/2008 -
" I have read all of his books and each one has been enjoyable. I always look forward to seeing a new one come out on the market. "
— Ruth, 3/13/2008
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.