A Conflict of Interest

A Novel

By: Adam Mitzner

Narrated by: David LeDoux

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine)

A stunning debut thriller in the best-selling tradition of Scott Turow and John Grisham!

Alex Miller is a criminal defense lawyer leading the life he always imagined. At thirty-five, he is the youngest partner at New York City's most prestigious law firm, with a beautiful wife and a perfect daughter. When Alex's father suddenly passes away, Alex is introduced to Michael Ohlig, a rich and powerful man who holds an almost mythical place in his family lore. But Alex is surprised when Ohlig admits that he's in serious legal trouble, accused of crimes involving hundreds of millions of dollars. Alex agrees to take on Ohlig's defense.

Through the course of two trials, secrets are revealed that force Alex to question whether any of the people in his life are who they appear to be. Most importantly, he must decide whether the identity he projects to the world is the man he truly is or even wants to be.

With its powerful voice, pause-resistant tension, and strong cast of characters, A Conflict of Interest will captivate listeners right up to its electrifying conclusion.

©2011 Adam Mitzner (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"This outstanding first novel follows Defense Attorney Alex Miller and his young family through the grinding world of high-priced criminal defense in New York City, detailing what can happen to an otherwise nice guy. David LeDoux's minimalist narration style works well. He imbues all the characters with a distinctive sound and unique persona." (AudioFile)

"More twists than a California cloverleaf interchange." (Bookreporter)

"This gifted writer should have a long and successful career ahead of him." (Publishers Weekly)

A Good Story

Any additional comments?

If you like court drama, and a mystery. You like this.

Gripping!

I enjoyed the story and the narrator. I was a little tired of all the fine law details, but the story was excellent! This is the first time I have read this author, and I really enjoy him. He is very similar to John Grisham and Phillip Margolin, but the pace is much slower. I am curious about the next book.

Not bad but drags

Is there anything you would change about this book?

the detail is a little too much.

If you’ve listened to books by Adam Mitzner before, how does this one compare?

this was my first book and not hopeful on any more

What does David LeDoux bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the dragging was better with his reading would have skipped if not for him

Did A Conflict of Interest inspire you to do anything?

wonder more about lawyers and there morals

Good but had some dry points

For the most part it was a good bold. But not great. Can't say it keep me on the edge of my seat but I did Continue to listen to it

Twisted!

What did you love best about A Conflict of Interest?

The story is very well written, it keeps you interested and wanting more. I finished the audio book and continued to think of the characters and what if.... Very good book, I bought a printed copy.

Good with a twist.

great twist
excellent narrative . A little slow at the start, but got better as the story progressed.

Had a Firm-esque feel to it

Any additional comments?

It is a fast paced legal thriller the way The Firm by Grisham was. You are not sure why this is being done to this lawyer...why he is being singled out...I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a well done legal thriller that will keep you guessing.

Well read but a little unbelieveable.

What did you like best about A Conflict of Interest? What did you like least?

The premise of an atorney defending a man from his parent's past was intriguing.

What I liked the least were the portions of the story that strained credulity. It could have been and should have been much better.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I thought it was a bit bland and under finished.

Which character – as performed by David LeDoux – was your favorite?

The attorney.

Did A Conflict of Interest inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

This book started with a good premise, but never generated the feeling or enthusiasm for any of the characters that it could have done. So much potential; so little development.

Misjudged

A very good story, however full of what is not supposed to happen in love

Interesting Legal Story

What did you like best about A Conflict of Interest? What did you like least?

The factual legal info woven into the story.

If you’ve listened to books by Adam Mitzner before, how does this one compare?

I have not listen to other books by this author

What three words best describe David LeDoux’s voice?

Not unique

Was A Conflict of Interest worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

No