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Book Reviews of Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11)

Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11)
Killer Smile - Rosato & Associates, Bk 11
Author: Lisa Scottoline
ISBN-13: 9780060514969
ISBN-10: 0060514965
Publication Date: 7/1/2005
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 244 ratings
Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 108 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I enjoyed this book, because it is another mystery for Lawyer Mary DiNunzio and also because it was part of the authors family history and she has in the back of the book the photo cards of her parents Registration Cards as 'enemy aliens' as part of the WWII effort by the US government in Feb. 1927.
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Helpful Score: 2
Enjoyable legal thriller. Great female characters with the lead involved in a pro bono case she's become too close to. A page turner.
mwelday avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 148 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
good, fast read...covers a lawyer's journey trying to solve the mysterious death of an Italian-American fisherman who was sent to an interment camp during World War II.
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Helpful Score: 1
Great fast read - this one centers around Mary, a dead man's estate and an 11th hour save in the courtroom.
Sunshine avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 142 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another excellent Bennie & the gang book. Some really interesting history in the book and then the facts behind that history at the end of the book.
tish918 avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 88 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Mary DiNunzio, a young lawyer, is handed a case of an Italian immigrant, killed while in an interment camp in Montana during WWII. There is lots of history here. I never knew Italians were interred like the Japanese, so it was interesting from that point of view, as well as the murder intrigue in present-day.
jdyinva avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 408 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
How long should you be allowed to be a grieving widow? Everyone is trying to fix Mary up. But all she wants is to be left alone to solve a 60-year-old murder. Her digging worries someone and she finds her life on the line. Fascinating to watch her peel off the layers of time and history. The excitement builds as she races to finish her investigation. Very interesting page-turner.
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wonderful, fast paced book. Mary's case is the mysterious suicide of an Italian fisherman. With the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph, and a paper covered with doodles, she digs into the case to find betrayal and murder. Afraid that this is becoming an obsession her friends set her up on s series of blind dates.
You can't lose with this author.
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Helpful Score: 1
I really liked this book, featuring Mary of Rosario and Associates Law Firm. She is assigned to a case that takes her back into history research. This book really has Mary grow as a character and become more confidant in her abilities as an attorney.
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Helpful Score: 1
Mysteries are my favorites, and Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's cases. Italian customs are weaved in to her plot.
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Helpful Score: 1
Great read by Scottoline. The historical basis for the tale makes it especially interesting. The characters that work at Rosata and Associates, the law firm in the book, have great personalities. Makes it even a better read!!
elpasonana avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on
another winner
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 4 more book reviews
Excellent read! Picked it up and could not put it dpwn. Read it in 24 hours!
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A fast pacing book that all mystery lovers will enjoy reading.
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Excellent mystery
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As Nora Roberts says: "Scottoline ROCKS!" This is one of the better novels by Scottoline where she mixes suspense and comedy to make it a fun read. Basically about a lawyer who becomes obsessed with hunting down a ruthless killer while escaping various blind-date romantic rendevous.
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A good read! I've read many of Lisa Scottoline's books & I always enjoy them!!
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lawyer Mary Dinunzio's new case is a mystery. The strange suicide (or was it murder) of an Italian fisherman 50 years ago. Mary uncovers an idea that was about to be patented & ruthless killer who
benefited from stealing it.
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Great escapist read!
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Wonderful read, a little slow in places, but you'll like it.
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I really enjoyed Scottoline. I loved the detective was a woman.
kathyk avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on
This was a good thriller. Also funny at times. Recommended.
tioga avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 167 more book reviews
Lawyer Mary DiNunzio new case is a mystery dating back to the time Italian immigrants were interned during WWII. With only a few pieces of the puzzle to go on , a lock of hair, a photo, and doodles, Mary keeps digging until she suspects betrayal and murder.

Meantime, Mary's friends keep setting her up with disastrous blind dates. Mary escapes romance but will she escape the ruthless killer that is on her trail?

Four stars.
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Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery--the strage suicide of an Italian fisherman interned during a dark-unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only with the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph,and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digs deep into the case and suspects betrayal-and murder..Meantime, Mary's friends worry that her investigation is becoming an obsession, so they set her up on a series of disastrous blind dates. She escapes romance only to risk life and limb to hunt down a ruthless killer. But someone in the shadows-powerful, cold-blooded, and very deadly- will stop at nothing to keep Mary from the truth.
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 8 more book reviews
I am a big fan, so I loved it. I really like the series.
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 9 more book reviews
Thoroughly enjoy Scottoline's characters. Another great read!
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 28 more book reviews
Good read.
punkinema avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 305 more book reviews
Great Mary DiNunzio book - Mary represents the estate of an Italian son. His father committed suicide during internment in 1942. The family secrets that Mary discovers cost anyone associated with the family and even Mary mortal danger.
shooky avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 138 more book reviews
A really great read with murder and investigation. Taking place in Phila. and very real.
icesk8tr avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 363 more book reviews
This is another fast paced mystery!! Mary DiNunzio is looking for clues about the estate and death of her client. She becomes obsessed with this case and won't stop till she knows what REALLY happened!
Very good book!
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Tension mounts page by page in this gripping thriller. Grabs and holds your attention right up to the last exciting page.
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love this character! scottoline always does a great job with a story.
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Very good, drew me in and kept me turning the pages late into the night.
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Mary gets in a bit over her head on this one...as always Lisa Scottoline has done an excellent job.. definitely an all night read or perfect for the beach.. didnt want to put it down. bought it Friday finished Saturday night
pafmarwog avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 43 more book reviews
This really is a train wreak. You can't help reading it even though you can envision that the outcome will be a disaster. This is a great read.
gigi avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 355 more book reviews
Another great Lisa Scottoline book! I love her books and have read every one that I can find. This one features lawyer Mary DiNuzio's new case of the suicide of an Italian fisherman. Her investigation takes her to Montana, to an internment camp, where he was being held as an "enemy alien" during the war, and back to the darker side of Philly where greed was a good motive for murder.
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Loved it. I couldn't put it down. Scottoline brings back Mary DiNunzio back in this suspense thriller. Mary is given a case to solve from the 1940's. As Mary digs up clues and begins to piece the story together-others are doing everything possible to make sure she never learns the truth.
ttotten avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 50 more book reviews
Good story
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Another great book from Lisa Scottoline. This one is about Mary's quest to find out about an interment camp and one one the detainees.
wonderful read!
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Very good read - Mary comes into hewr own
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Good read
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A story that spells out a part of the history about Italian citizens.
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a fun, quick read with interesting characters.
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Excellant!!! Couldn't put it down.
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lawyer Mary DiNunzio is on a case deep into the past of emigrates who came to the Philadelphia area.
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Excellent read. I couldn't put it down. Read it straight through in a day or so, which says something since it over 500 pages long.
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This was my first Scottoline book, but will not be my last. Loved it.
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Love LOVED this book! Great from beginning to end! The characters are wonderful! I never wanted to put it down! I loved how everything came all together at the end...a heartwarming surprise ending. Excellent writing!
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 988 more book reviews
I'm prejudiced, I love this series about the Benny Rosato law firm in Philadelphia and all the characters Scottoline creates. In this book lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery - the strange suicide of an Italian fisherman interned furing a dark, unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only wit the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digs into the case and suspects betrayal and murder. Meantime Mary's friends worry that her investigation is becoming an obsesion, so they set her up on a series of truly disasterous blind dates. She escapes romand only to risk life and limb to hunt down a ruthless killer. But someone in the shadows - powerful, cold-blooded and very deadly - will stop at nothing to keep Mary from the truth.
reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 4 more book reviews
Fantastic read- you quickly feel like you have known some of the characters for years. I will be reading more of the author's books.
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Easy read....
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Great book, I really enjoy her writing. Kept my interest from the very beginning.
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Great read.
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Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery-the strange suicide of an Italian fisherman interned during a dark unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only with the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph, and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digs deep into the case and suspects betrayal-and murder
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terrific
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Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery---the strange suicide of an Italian fisherman interned during a dark, unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only with the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph, and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digws deep into the case and suspects betryal---and murder. Meantime, Mary's friends worry that her investigation is becoming an obsession, so they set her up on a series of truly disastrous blind dates. She escapes romance only to risk life and limb to hunt down a ruthless killer. But someone in the shadows---powerful, cold-blooded, and very deadly---will stop at nothing to keep Mary from the truth.
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Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery---the strange suicide of an Italian fisherman interned during a dark, unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only with the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph, and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digws deep into the case and suspects betryal---and murder. Meantime, Mary's friends worry that her investigation is becoming an obsession, so they set her up on a series of truly disastrous blind dates. She escapes romance only to risk life and limb to hunt down a ruthless killer. But someone in the shadows---powerful, cold-blooded, and very deadly---will stop at nothing to keep Mary from the truth.

Good story!
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Another of her 'Mary DiNunzio" books. I usually like Scottoline's books but at times this one drug on. But at least when I read more of her books, I will know what they are talking about when they make references to things that happened in this book.
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Evanovich fans will be delighted with this new novel, co-written with relative up-and-comer Banks. Working her formula to its fullest, Evanovich conjures the large, close, gently eccentric Madigan family that 26-year-old college student Cate calls her own. An aspiring teacher, Cate studies by day and bartends by night, living in the arty South End of Boston with an often-absent drag queen named Marty (Marta) Longfellow. The perfect living arrangement-"a big strong roommate...not interested in women," plenty of alone time and low rent-turns wholly suspicious when Marty disappears, leaving behind a lovable bullmastiff. Cate's sexy love interest, barroom regular Kellen McBride, is an "independent recovery agent" who believes that Marty is responsible for a string of one-of-a-kind jewelry heists; after Marty's place gets tossed, Cate teams up with him to track down the missing Marty before whoever's after him comes after her. Like other Evanovich novels, there's a madcap race to the finish while mysteries are solved and hearts are stolen; also like other Evanovich novels, it makes a highly satisfying read.
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this book was very good i could not put it down at all
kimann71 avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on + 15 more book reviews
I was in a book club and never got the chance to read all the books, including this one.
Haji avatar reviewed Killer Smile (Rosato & Associates, Bk 11) on
Clean - Love the Mary Dinunzio character