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solid mystery, I love andy carpenter (

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mrnazer | Jul 23, 2009 |

The characters are distinct and believable. The story itself is a bit predictable and you certainly won't be on the edge of your seat wondering whodunnit - but the characters are well-written and the story is well-paced, making it very enjoyable to follow.

There are some very funny "one-liners" throughout the story, and much of the time they are unexpected which makes for a very pleasant surprise. If the story was just a smidge less predictable it'd have been even better. I will, however, be reading more Andy Carpenter stories, for sure. (

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Corrupt politics and big money collide when a young New Jersey defense attorney takes on a death row appeal in this exciting debut thriller.Defense attorney Andy Carpenter manages to sail through any tough situation, whether inside the courtroom or in his personal life. But this all changes when his marriage breaks up and his father suddenly dies, leaving him distraughtand 22 million dollars richer. Andy doesnt know how his father accumulated this fortune or why his father begged him to take on the appeal of a death row prisoner. With the help of his newfound love, P.I. Laurie Collins, and the support of his golden retriever companion, Tara, he discovers a link between three of the most prominent men in New Jersey, including a senator, and his new client, Willie Miller. Willie was framed, theres no question about it, and Andy soon learns how far powerful men will go to protect their secrets.

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