Third in the Andy Carpenter, defense lawyer in New Jersey series. When a serial killer begins calling a local newspaper reporter with details of the killings, the city is in thrall watching the story unfold. When the reporter is found at the scene of the fourth victim with a head injury, the apparent victim of the killer, things get tense. When it's learned that the murdered woman is a high-powered political watchdog, and some of the reporter's statements don't ring true, he's suddenly arrested for her murder, and Andy's on board as his defense attorney.

I really like this series! The book is well-plotted with plenty of twists, turns and red herrings, although I have to admit I had one of those "that's the bad guy!" moments when the person in question was introduced, I had no idea how or why the killings were done, and I doubted my gut feeling a few times along the way. You gotta read to the end of these books, that's for sure! Well done.

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Lawyer Andy Carpenter is asked to help his friend Vince with the defense of his son in a serial murder case. There are several surprises in this book. Friendship, the "mob", family ties, and publicity all are part of this book. It wasn't the best read I've had recently, but pretty good.

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I haven't read anything like this before. It's a really funny attorney who reminds you of some of the funnier female detectives. I enjoyed it, but a steady diet of it would get old, however, I will look for more by this author. A wise cracking attorney defending someone accused of being a serial killer is a different concept.

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This is a fantastic book that will not disappoint! This legal thriller has many surprising twists with an ending that will keep you thinking for a long time. This is the third book I have read by D. Rosenfelt and have enjoyed every one!

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This is the first of the Andy Carpenter mystery series I have read, and it is now my favorite series! Great fun!

The author writes just the way I want to read. An engrossing mystery worked on believably by likeable, witty and flawed characters. No wasted wordy descriptions or backstories. He gets right to the point and the story moves forward quickly.
Off to get my hands on a few more in this series.

***** Five stars!

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Good page turner, the conclusion was relatively satisfying, Although it felt a bit rushed.

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This is Andy Carpenters third New Jersey lawyer-comedy and it is fun with a few plot twists to keep things interesting. Andy is aided by his girlfriend (and PI) Laurie Collins and hypochondriac Kevin Randall, a fellow lawyer. As always, Tara, the golden retriever, is part of the scene.

Daniel Cummings, a local reporter, has been chosen by a serial killer to announce his successes to the police and his readers. Unfortunately for Daniel, he becomes the main serial killer suspect when the police find out that Daniels wife was murdered a few years earlier.

One of Andys friends asks him to defend Daniel and of course Andy is reluctant. Eventually, Andy and his team are convinced of Daniels innocence and accept the case.

This is a short, lightweight novel with a casual style; Andy doesnt take life (or himself) too seriously. 3.5 stars

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Another great book in this Andy Carpenter series! Keeps you turning the pages and keeps you chuckling.

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I love this series more with each one I read. The sharp wit combined with the suspense of a great legal thriller is irresistible. This one you will not figure out. Compelling and page turning! Very well done!

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I am so glad I discovered this character, Andy Carpenter, he is a lawyer that inherited $22 million dollars so he doesn't practice law on a regular basis but he finds himself with clients that are considered guilty and he doesn't have good evidence and it takes a miracle sometimes for him to win his case, but win he does.

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