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Dead Even by Brad Meltzer
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Dead Even (original 1998; edition 1999)

by Brad Meltzer

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In this second novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, husband and wife face off in a legal thriller that poses the most chilling question of all: How far would you go to save the one you love? Sara Tate, a Manhattan assistant DA, is on the brink of losing her job. But then she takes a case that may be able to secure her future. Trouble is, it's much more complicated-and deadly-than it initially appears. While forces within her own office plot against her, an outside threat takes things to another level: Win the case or her attorney husband, Jared, will die. But Jared has received threats, too. Forced to defend the opposition, he learns that, if loses the case, Sara will be killed. With everything on the line for both of them, husband and wife battle it out-at court and at home-while maintaining the terrible secret behind their motives. Caught in a struggle of rollercoaster emotions and shocking betrayals, Jared and Sara must face the unthinkable: No matter who wins, one of them may die.… (more)
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Title:Dead Even
Authors:Brad Meltzer
Info:Grand Central Publishing (1999), Mass Market Paperback, 560 pages
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Dead Even by Brad Meltzer (1998)

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One doesn't usually think of Brad Meltzer as a crime fiction writer and I still don't. The gimmick, two lawyer spouses pitted against each other, didn't really work well for me. There were many characters but just two that were the main characters, many others rotated around and were confusing. The main character, Sara, was too sensitive; her husband refused to communicate with her, to protect her. Not believable, even among scum sucking lawyers. Most of the dialogue was awfully corny. Not a good result from Meltzer; stick with historical fiction. ( )
  buffalogr | Dec 27, 2022 |
Great exciting book. Lots of twists and turns. Really enjoyed it. ( )
  RoSands | Jul 18, 2022 |
A bit too complicated; but good characters and action ( )
  JosephKing6602 | May 26, 2021 |
Like a couple of reviewers said this book was written with a gimmick and there are some situations that lack plausibility. With that being said. One comment to dissuade those who would down grade and enjoyable thriller/mystery; as bizarre as life often can be, in many good stories one has to make a leap of faith and accept the premise. Enjoy the journey and don't worry about the vehicle.

Didn't find this as strong as his first book and glad I read it out of order otherwise might now have started following Brad Metzler's novels. What I did find was a rather enjoyable story that did get one's mind twisted with the twists and turns and create the necessary paranoia to be effective until the end. Wish the writing was a little strong and the story flow better but with most writers I read for pleasure and enjoyment which this satisfied. Would recommend it for Brad Metzler's followers and anyone who wanted a fun mystery/thriller read. ( )
  can44okie | Aug 28, 2020 |
Meltzer's first book - The Tenth Justice - was one of my all time favorites. This second one is another goodie. Sara Tate got screwed over by her big time law firm and ended up getting fired. She looked for a new job for months and finally got one in the DA's office. Meanwhile her husband's law career soared as everything he touched did. But her first case nearly broken them both. It's a simple burglary but he's representing the defendant and, it turns out, there's nothing simple about the crime at all. Meltzer is a great story teller and I hope his publisher has his third book on the presses right now. ( )
  susandennis | Jun 5, 2020 |
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For Cori,
who couldn't possibly mean more to me
because she already means everything

And for my parents,
who showered me with love,
taught me how to laugh,
and always let me dream
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"What if it's a disaster?" Sara asked as she got into bed.
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In this second novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, husband and wife face off in a legal thriller that poses the most chilling question of all: How far would you go to save the one you love? Sara Tate, a Manhattan assistant DA, is on the brink of losing her job. But then she takes a case that may be able to secure her future. Trouble is, it's much more complicated-and deadly-than it initially appears. While forces within her own office plot against her, an outside threat takes things to another level: Win the case or her attorney husband, Jared, will die. But Jared has received threats, too. Forced to defend the opposition, he learns that, if loses the case, Sara will be killed. With everything on the line for both of them, husband and wife battle it out-at court and at home-while maintaining the terrible secret behind their motives. Caught in a struggle of rollercoaster emotions and shocking betrayals, Jared and Sara must face the unthinkable: No matter who wins, one of them may die.

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