Bad Blood

By: Linda Fairstein

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

New York Times bestselling and Nero Award–winning author Linda Fairstein takes readers to the greatest heights and deepest depths of New York City in this riveting Alexandra Cooper thriller, filled with the former prosecutor’s unique blend of authenticity, history, and suspense.

Hundreds of feet below Manhattan, a treacherous tunnel maze is inhabited by the sandhogs, teams of workers who are rebuilding New York City's deteriorating water supply system. Their dark and dangerous world turns deadly when a catastrophic explosion rips through Water Tunnel #3, sending shock waves that are felt throughout the city and inside the courtroom where Alexandra Cooper is dead-set on nailing young businessman Brendan Quillian for the murder of his wealthy wife. The blast sends Alex's case in a shattering new direction -- and pulls her and detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace underground to dig up ancient rivalries and homicidal secrets that may pull Alex in too deep.... Brimming with Linda Fairstein's trademark blend of brilliant detective work, cutting edge forensics, and electrifying legal drama, Bad Blood melds two distinctive and riveting New York domains with seamless authenticity and nerve-jangling suspense.

This is a great mystery!!!

Would you listen to Bad Blood again? Why?

Yes. Great story and plot.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mike Chapman. He always speaks his mind. He likes Jeopardy.

Which scene was your favorite?

The wedding.

Any additional comments?

This listen was a great part of the series. Definitely better than Death Dance.

characters

I always enjoy the relationship between Alex, Mike and Mercer
. Great teamwork! it's a fairytale in an evil world.

Maybe not the most brilliant

I like the story but it’s perhaps not the most brilliant plot. The intro to the sand hogs was a bit sloppy and the explosion that the book starts with is pushed to the side too rapidly to make it seem real.

too many complications!

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

I'd recommend it with a caveat: it's a good read/listen IF one enjoys lots of complications, especially within the final hour of the book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I was able to follow the complicated plot until the final hour, or so, when far too many people and events took place.

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to label just one as a favorite - I like the interplay between Mercer and Cooper. He's an incredibly wonderful character, whom I wish I could know in real life!! Probably the most surprising and dramatic scene was the one that took place in the courtroom that had one of the characters snatching a loaded gun and using it.

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

Yes because of the numerous twists and turns.

Any additional comments?

I think Barbara Rosenblatt could read a phone book and have my rapt attention - she is definitely among the best narrators. Anything she reads is worth listening to !

Does blood tell?

I do like this series! really good characters.

This time we start in the court room with a man Alexander want to prove killed his wife.

During the story, I learned about the law and spousal abuse, the history of what lies below the city, how the city gets water...so much more...and it will end under the city!