The Mayor of Lexington Avenue Audiobook, by James Sheehan Play Audiobook Sample

The Mayor of Lexington Avenue Audiobook

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Read By: Dick Hill Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Jack Tobin Series Release Date: April 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400176632

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

49

Longest Chapter Length:

58:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:11 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

16:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

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Publisher Description

Growing up on the mean streets of New York City, Johnny and Mikey always had each other's back. Mikey was a loyal friend, but even he knew that Johnny was headed for bigger things. That's why he dubbed him the "Mayor of Lexington Avenue."

The two friends were inseparable—until one fateful night set them on their different paths: Johnny to life as a high-powered lawyer in Miami, and Mikey to a shattered existence behind bars. Now, haunted by guilt over Mikey's conviction, and numbed by the excesses of a successful life, Johnny finds his one last shot at redemption: A young Florida man is framed for a murder he didn't commit, and Johnny feels compelled to fight for him—and, in a way, for Mikey. But there are powerful people who want the truth hidden, and Johnny will have to risk everything and everyone he cares about to save the young man…and himself.

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"Most of my books reviews will have this disclaimer. Most of the books in my library are audiobooks. I prefer audiobooks especially on long trips. I feel that if the book is that bad at least my time was not a complete waste. With that said I found this one at the local library. I liked it. The book took some unexpected turns which I like in a book and there was justice in the end."

— Ramon (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Here’s a legal thriller that’s so good it instantly leaves Grisham and the gang choking on its dust…This is a terrific novel, a genuine literary achievement.”

    — Booklist (starred review)
  • This is a debut novel, but it reads like it was written by a master of the genre.

    — Nelson DeMille

The Mayor of Lexington Avenue Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good storyline for the author's first book. Takes place in florida, so includes descriptions of the country streams, lakes, etc. that make Florida so tropical! "

    — Marie, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked the characters, the format, and ... especially ... the setting of the book. I will read more by this author. "

    — Phyllis, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Jack Tobin is a very interesting character. I read this series in reverse order so it was interesting to get Jack's story from the beginning. I'm adding James Sheehan to my favorite author's list. "

    — Jan, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent story, great courtroom thriller. Thouroughly enjoyed this book, really fine debut novel. I will certainly buy future novels from this author. "

    — Joe, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good book especially for a first book by an author. A lot of twists and turns and kept you interested and on the edge of your chair. Unfortunately a very true book and makes you really think about capital punishment. I will look for other books by this author. Good book for book club! "

    — Sue, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit convoluted, but nevertheless a good read. "

    — Mary, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A fun read, but I have a hard time believing that someone (the main character) can cut themselves off from their own humanity for decades and then suddenly do an about-face. "

    — itpdx, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Weird book. First 165 pages barely readable. Page 167 to end, very good. Middle third of this book terrific, incredible plot twist, full trial in third part. I recommend skipping first 165 pages. "

    — Al, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of the best books I have read recently. Sheehan's follow-up to this book is "The Law of Second Chances" which is also a must-read. "

    — Judy, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good guys win -- with a twist. "

    — Avary, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very interesting mystery. I wish Sheehan has written more books about this character. "

    — Nancy, 1/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm not sure how I 'stumbled' upon this author, but WOW... I'm glad I did. I listened to this book as an audible & the narrator (Dick Hill), as always, does a great job. This book has such great emotion & meaning. Stick with the book; it's a great adventure. "

    — Donna, 6/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " author & publisher spoke to bookclub "

    — Karen, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I got about a quarter of the way through this & just gave up. It was too predictable & the reader wasn't doing that much for me. I doubt I'd like it as a regular book, either. I couldn't care less about anyone involved. "

    — Jim, 3/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book. Couldn't put it down "

    — Justin, 3/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " touching story about childhood friends, with plenty of twists and turns. "

    — Joy, 1/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While this was a very good book, it's very derivitive of Elmore Leonard and John Grisham. However there are a lot worse books you can read. "

    — Craig, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good legal thriller. "

    — Suzanne, 2/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Sophisticated plot twists tangle complicated characters. Jack Tobin is an attractive, intellectual mensch, well ... what's Irish for 'mensch'? A great read - no wonder it did so well in the crime/legal/mystery mass market. "

    — Emily, 1/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " While this was a very good book, it's very derivitive of Elmore Leonard and John Grisham. However there are a lot worse books you can read. "

    — Craig, 6/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit convoluted, but nevertheless a good read. "

    — Mary, 6/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book. Couldn't put it down "

    — Justin, 2/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of the best books I have read recently. Sheehan's follow-up to this book is "The Law of Second Chances" which is also a must-read. "

    — Judy, 10/30/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent story, great courtroom thriller. Thouroughly enjoyed this book, really fine debut novel. I will certainly buy future novels from this author. "

    — Joe, 4/14/2008
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A fun read, but I have a hard time believing that someone (the main character) can cut themselves off from their own humanity for decades and then suddenly do an about-face. "

    — itpdx, 10/18/2007
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good storyline for the author's first book. Takes place in florida, so includes descriptions of the country streams, lakes, etc. that make Florida so tropical! "

    — Marie, 5/1/2007

About James Sheehan

James Sheehan is the author of The Mayor of Lexington Avenue and The Law of Second Chances. He was a successful trial attorney for thirty years and currently teaches trial law and is the director of the Tampa Law Institute at Stetson University College of Law in Tampa, Florida.

About Dick Hill

Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.