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)

Loved it!

Any additional comments?

Kept me interested. I liked the concept. I would definitely listen to another book by this author. The Narration was good overall... sometimes he sounded a little "snarky" but, I think this was intended. A Good Read (Listen).

Very interesting and very good interpretation

What made the experience of listening to A Conflict of Interest the most enjoyable?

It is unpredictable. Very well written. Looking forward to the new book that is coming.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. It has twists and turns

Have you listened to any of David LeDoux’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first one but it will not be the last. He is very good

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

No

Absorbing

A Conflict of Interest is read with energy and spontaneity working very successfully with the first person narrative. This is an absorbing and very satisfying book with multiple blending themes and an overall tightly crafted plot, convincing characterisation and interesting moral conflicts and resolutions.
At the end Mitzner draws all the themes together in a measured way with a delightful double entendre ending.
Highly recommended.

Outstanding Story AND Performance!

I am relatively new to the audiobook world, and have already heard some books where the story was good, but the narrator made it difficult to get through. Not the case here, at all!
The narrator, David LeDoux, brought passion and excitement to the reading. The novel itself, was very, very good; A legal thriller with more surprises than I could count! The entire last hour shocked me, but in a good way. I definetely recommend this book for anyone who enjoys crime novels.

Really pulls you in

This is a gripping and complicated story that keeps you wondering until the very end. By drawing parallels between the various characters and their actions, questions of right an wrong, personal responsibility, and justice are brought forward. Very engaging.

The lower rating for performance is due to acoustic shifts in the audio. It's a technical problem, rather than an issue with the narrartor (who is actually quite good). The problems aren't sufficient to interfere with the story, though.

All in the last few pages

This somewhat plodding legal "thriller" leaves most of its surprises until the end. So it could easily be cut in half, then its worth the effort.

Loved this book!

Would you listen to A Conflict of Interest again? Why?

I know that I have truly loved a book when I am sad that it has ended. I would listen to this book again and again.

What other book might you compare A Conflict of Interest to and why?

This book reminds me of John Grisham when he first started writing. The story is absolutely captivating.

What about David LeDoux’s performance did you like?

David LeDoux has the perfect voice for audio books. It is smooth and easy to listen to. He does not put on a falsetto when speaking for women either! His inflection brings out the humor and drama of the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There are many twists and turns throughout the entire book. What sets this book apart from others that have surprises is that these are believable ones.

Any additional comments?

Awesome book! I really hope Adam Mitzner writes another novel soon!!

Great Legal Read

If you could sum up A Conflict of Interest in three words, what would they be?

Suspense, Intrigue, Character development (Okay, I know that's four words, but it's the best I can do!)

What about David LeDoux’s performance did you like?

Good vocalization that added to the characters but was natural enough not to be distracting. I enjoyed his reading!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was a little long for that, but I did stay up late at night trying to get to a stopping place!

Interesting but predictable

Where does A Conflict of Interest rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I enjoyed this book and it had its twists and turns. I love the courtroom dramas so it was right up my alley, but I thought it's plot was predictable. Very nicely read.

And the verdict is........Magnificent!!

Now this is how to do a novel about lawyersl!!! If books were meals, this would be a sumptuous 5 course meal, with each dish delivering a mouth-watering, exciting new experience, and plenty of unanticipated, delicious surprises, culminating in an unexpected dessert. Using the same metaphor, a typical John Grisham novel would be a MacDonald's burger....good tasting, but formulaic, not particularly creative, and predictable. I'm worried about Adam Mitzner.....how is he going to top this one!