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In this gripping New York Times bestseller, a double murder leads lawyer Paul Madriani into a web of international intrigue and conspiracy.The verdict on The Jury was unanimous. Larry King in USA Today called it “a cracklin’ good read” and Publishers Weekly proclaimed it as “one of Martini’s best novels to date.” Now, The Arraignment takes Madriani into uncharted territory—into the minds of men whose murderous greed knows no bounds...and onto the front lines of the South show more American drug war. show less
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Typically good Martini with his protagonist Paul Madriani. A little more action-packed than I remember from his others that I've read. Good characters, good solid plot. What's not to like?
When a lawyer friend, Nick Rush, is killed along with a client in a hail of gunfire outside the federal courthouse, attorney Paul Madriani is determined to find out the truth behind the double murder. Tortured by the possibility that he himself had been marked for death, only to have a friend die in his place, Madriani casts a suspicious eye in all directions - at Rush's business associates, his clients, even the beautiful widow and her mysterious new companion. As he investigates, Madriani rides the crest of a dangerous wave of international drug deals and people who murder for money. In a quest that takes him from California to Mexico, he discovers that, while the motive to kill may be driven by events taking place thousands of miles show more away, the killer lies much closer at hand... show less
When a lawyer friend, Nick Rush, is killed along with a client in a hail of gunfire outside the federal courthouse, attorney Paul Madriani is determined to find out the reasons for this double murder. Tortured by the possibility that he himself had been marked for death, only to have a friend die in his place, Madriani casts a suspicious eye in all directions - at Rush's business associates, his clients, even the beautiful widow and her mysterious new companion. As he investigates, Madriani rides the crest of a dangerous wave of international drug deals and people who murder for money. In a quest that takes him from California to Mexico, he discovers that, while the motive to kill may be driven by events taking place thousands of miles show more away, the killer lies much closer at hand... show less
audiobook - pretty good "read." It took an unexpected turn, which I liked.
This author keeps you captivated throughtout the book. Not sure how it will all end, keeps you interested throughout.
Excellent writer, good plot.
First edition as new
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Bestselling author Steve Martini was born on February 28, 1946 in San Francisco, California. He graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz and received a law degree from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law. Martini worked as a newspaper reporter and political correspondent. As a lawyer, he represented clients in show more civil and criminal cases, was the Deputy Director of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, worked as an administrative judge, and worked with the California Victims of Violent Crimes program. Martini mined his past experiences to produce such legal thrillers as "Compelling Evidence," "Prime Witness" and "Undue Influence." He is the author of the Paul Madriani series of books. His title, The Enemy Inside made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2015. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Arraignment
- Original title
- The Arraignment
- Original publication date
- 2003
- People/Characters
- Paul Madriani; Harry Hinds; Adam Tolt; Nick Rush; Dana Rush; Margaret Rush (show all 9); Nathan Fittipaldi; Zane Tresler; Gerald Metz
- Important places
- San Diego, California, USA
- Dedication
- In memory of Ralf
- First words
- Nick's office is on seven, the bottom floor of Rocker, Dusha and DeWine, better known to the legal set as RDD.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Somewhere beyond my mortal horizon, I can hear Nick, and he is laughing.
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