Betrayed

A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Maria Bello

Blockbuster author Lisa Scottoline returns to the Rosato & Associates law firm with Betrayed, and maverick lawyer Judy Carrier takes the lead in a case that's more personal than ever.

Judy has always championed the underdog, so when Iris, the housekeeper and best friend of Judy's beloved Aunt Barb, is found dead of an apparent heart attack, Judy begins to suspect foul play. The circumstances of the death leave Judy with more questions than answers, and never before has murder struck so close to home.

In the meantime, Judy's own life roils with emotional and professional upheaval. She doesn't play well with her boss, Bennie Rosato, which jeopardizes her making partner at the firm. Not only that, her best friend Mary DiNunzio is planning a wedding, leaving Judy feeling left behind, as well as newly unhappy in her relationship with her live-in boyfriend Frank.

Judy sets her own drama aside and begins an investigation of Iris's murder, then discovers a shocking truth that confounds her expectations and leads her in a completely different direction. She finds herself plunged into a shadowy world of people who are so desperate that they cannot go to the police, and where others are so ruthless that they prey on vulnerability. Judy finds strength within herself to try to get justice for Iris and her aunt -- but it comes at a terrible price.

Critic reviews

“TERRIFIC!” —Booklist on Accused

“Accused is a scorcher of a story...you'll be riveted till the very last page.” —Linda Fairstein on Accused

“Accused is Scottoline in top form.” —Time.com on Accused

“This is a long-awaited, solid entry into a terrific series that should appeal to fans of Sheldon Siegel, Rose Connors, and Steve Martini.” —Booklist on Accused

“Scottoline is at her best writing the 'Rosato and Associates' stories and this latest is one of her best. Keep 'em coming, Lisa.” —Huffington Post on Accused

“Captivating.” —Deseret News on Accused

“Intriguing.” —Publishers Weekly on Accused

“One can almost hear the cheering from Scottoline's fans, including this reviewer, upon learning that the charming and often amusing ladies of Rosato & Associates have returned. Their personalities and antics burst from the pages, leaving readers wanting more.” —Portland Book Review on Accused

“Scottoline once again pushes a book beyond any arbitrary genre restrictions.” —CTNEWS.com on Accused

“After some rockin' stand-alones, Scottoline returns to her popular series about feisty all-female law firm Rosato and Assoc. Nice to have them back.” —People magazine on Accused

Another book in a great series ruined by narration

I have listened to every one of Lisa Scottoline's Rosato and Associates books in the series. I always purchase Audible versions of Scottoline's books because the narration by Barbara Rosenblatt has been outstanding and pure enjoyment. Maria Bello is simply awful as a narrator. Some words are almost mumbled, others over-enunciated to the point of annoyance, terrible attempts at Spanish accent, common words mis-pronounced, poor pacing of narration ... you name the potential problem with a narrator and it has been exemplified in this book. If Maria Bello is reading the next one, I'll be buying the book and reading instead of listening.

great story

loved it, was hard to stop when I needed too. try it. you won't regret it!!

JUDY CARRIER IS IN THE HOT SEAT

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It's an excellent story of a young, hardworking attorney who doesn't make partner and dumps her boyfriend in a short time. She then learns that her favorite aunt is fighting cancer and the aunt's companion died under strange circumstances. It's Judy's turn to stand up and take charge of her life and the situations around her.

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

It did moving back and forth between Judy's professional and personal lives until they meshed.

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

She brings the character of Judy to life.

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

There were times it made me sad and angry, but overall of good read.

Nails on a chalkboard

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The narrator. I am sure she is a lovely woman. Her voice is clear... but the narration was terrible. I struggled to listen to her voice. I purchased the second book and realized the narration of the first book was part of the enjoyment.

Would you be willing to try another book from Lisa Scottoline? Why or why not?

I would, but I honestly can't handle the current narrator... so I guess it depends on that.

How could the performance have been better?

narrator's voice is like nails on a chalkboard.

WONDERFUL

As always Lisa Scottoline came out forward. There has never been a disappointment with any of her books.