The Vendetta Defense (Abridged) Audiobook, by Lisa Scottoline Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Kate Burton Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Rosato and Associates Series Release Date: October 2004 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060797928

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

31

Longest Chapter Length:

15:56 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:14 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

10:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

59

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Publisher Description

"Scottoline knows the simple yet magical secret at the heart of compelling suspense fiction." — Philadelphia Inquirer

In the sixth riveting thriller in #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline’s Rosato & Associates series, a lawyer is handed the case that could make her career—and jeopardize her life.

Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony," who freely admits to killing his lifelong enemy in order to settle a personal vendetta. Her client's guilt, however, is only the beginning of Judy's problems. The victim's family wants revenge and is determined to finish off Pigeon Tony and Judy before the case goes to trial. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law.

In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and a lot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone will see justice done, it's this gutsy girl who will risk everything to win—including her life.

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"This took me longer to get interested in than the other books of this series. However, once the story got going enough for me I could not stop reading!! This story raises some interesting questions about murder versus killing, and just how much a human can withstand before taking justice into his own hands. I loved that history and an old love story was woven into the plot. I have yet to read a Scottoline book I didn't like. Superb writing."

— Minderella34 (5 out of 5 stars)

The Vendetta Defense Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read. Good guy Pigeon Tony admits killing really bad guy Angelo Coluzzi. Judy Carrier, his attorney, tries unsuccessfully to lead Pigeon Tony through his trail while at same time falling for his grandson, Frank. All ends well, though. Humor, intrigue, lawyering make this a good read. "

    — Courtney, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Okay so the story has finally made me want to read it. The last few chapters have really grabbed be. Looking forward to finding out the twist. Have a feeling where it is going but not sure. Some thing tells me the old man didn't do it, but I could be wrong. We will see. "

    — Robin, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " really enjoyed this. The main character, Judy, is very realistic. The story was great and the characters really likeable and believeable. "

    — Shannon, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book had likeable characters and an interesting story. "

    — Lori, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Strong ties to Philly. Legal themes. And she's very prolific -- there are many more of her books to read! "

    — Christina, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Loved learning more about Judy Carrier, but I skipped the flashback sections of the book. I like these books for nonstop action, and the flashbacks interrupted the flow. "

    — Lain, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " enjoyed this read...simple but entertaining "

    — Joanne, 12/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My first Scottoline - loved it. Growing up Italian I felt like I knew many of the old guys....they were like my uncles. "

    — Lynlee4, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I actually like Judy Carrier and her pal Mary better than I like Bennie Rosato, who is the attorney that heads up the law firm featured in Lisa Scottoline's books. Good story....a good legal thriller-type read. "

    — Peggy, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Book was great!!! I fell in love for Pigeon Tony & was routing for him!! By the end, i could not put the book down! "

    — Trish, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love Lisa Scottoline books. I have to go back and read them again in order to review properly. "

    — Judyw, 8/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my faves from Lisa Scottoline "

    — Patricia, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book, likeable characters, the parts describing Pigeon Tony in Italy were better than the rest of the book. The romance was a little unbelievable, but the book was good overall, not great. "

    — Anita, 2/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of Pigeon Tony, accused of murder, and admitting he did it "

    — Debbie, 12/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my personal favorite Lisa Scottoline book. I love her books, they're well written and suspenseful but also have some humorous parts and are enjoyable and fun to read. "

    — Catherine, 11/5/2012
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    " I really loved this book and am looking for another like it. "

    — Terry, 8/20/2012
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    " I would never have picked this up on my own, but it's really sucked me in. I may want to read more by this author. "

    — Amanda, 8/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was my least favorite of the Rosato & Associates books. "

    — Gini, 6/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book. Kept me interested. "

    — A, 5/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book too. Not quite as much swearing, but pretty intense. And funny. One of the best parts about Lisa Scottoline's writing is her fantastic, sarcastic sense of humor. Love it! "

    — Joleene, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a pretty good story - just a little language in the middle. "

    — Lorie, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is now the third book I have read in two years that deals with homing pigeons. Who would have thought that this subject would traverse the world, showing up in Israeli literature (Yonah v'Naar [A Pigioen and a Boy], the Dove Flier, and in a Phildelphia detective story? "

    — Susan, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like the way this author writes with all her editor comments throughout the story - I really liked the story and the way the author weaved it all together. "

    — John, 2/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my faves from Lisa Scottoline "

    — Patricia, 7/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Scottoline created a wonderful character in Pigeon Tony and brings Italian South Philly vividly to life. "

    — Stephanie, 6/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was unexpectedly good. It is a warm and interesting look at some legal matters. It was handled in a way that was interesting and not tiring. I enjoyed it. J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "

    — J., 6/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " From the first page you will fall in love with Pigeon Tony, even though you know he murdered someone. Great book! "

    — Diane, 5/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If this was made into a movie,I could see Chazz Palminteri as the grandfather and James Franco playing the grandson! Another good one for the author. "

    — Rena, 3/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun book to read or listen to. I like Scottoline's female lawyer characters and this is her best book about them that I've read. The story is also her best. "

    — Mary-Ellen, 3/6/2010

About 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.

About Kate Burton

Kate Burton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is best known for her work on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, The Elephant Man, The Constant Wife, and Spring Awakening, as well as on television in Grey’s Anatomy and Empire Falls. Her films include Big Trouble in Little China, The Ice Storm, Unfaithful, and Remember Me. She played the title role in Alice in Wonderland with her father, Richard Burton, on PBS.