Corrupted

A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Kate Burton

Bennie Rosato, the founder of the Rosato & DiNunzio law firm, hides her big heart beneath her tough-as-nails exterior, and she doesn't like to fail. Now a case from her past shows her how differently things might have turned out.

Thirteen years ago, Bennie Rosato took on Jason Leftavick, a 12-year-old boy who was sent to a juvenile detention center after fighting a class bully. Bennie couldn't free Jason, and to this day it's the case that haunts her. Jason has grown up in and out of juvenile prison, and his adulthood hasn't been any easier. Bennie no longer represents those accused of murder, but when Jason is indicted for killing the same bully he fought with as a kid, she sees no choice but to represent him. She doesn't know whether or not to believe his claims of innocence, but she knows she owes him for past failures - of the law, of the juvenile justice system, and of herself. Forced to relive the darkest period of her life, Bennie will do everything in her power to get the truth - and justice.

©2015 Smart Blonde, LLC (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

Terrific

Would you listen to Corrupted again? Why?

Yes it was so riveting and held my attention I could not stop listening therefore I want to listen a little slower so as not to miss a thought or word.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bennie. She was so real I thought I was there in court

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

She brought the words alive and real.

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

YES!

Any additional comments?

I loved Lisa's books in the beginning, being Italian, I love the family characters. Then her books lost my interest and I was very disappointed in her writings, however, with this book it like she came alive again and is back on top of my list and can't wait for her next book.

Good story, well told, but a love story, NOT

Good story, well read, tension and drama. But with a "love" story barely tacked on. She's a great person, powerful lawyer, but she caves when she is around her love interest. He terribly treats her, massively mentally mistreating her in 2 separate instances 10 years apart. But this strong woman gives in to his machismo in the end. No credible. Leave out the love story please.

What an incredible book.

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

Yes! Along with all the other lawyer books.

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

This narration was every bit as good as her other narrations.

Any additional comments?

I think I've read all of Lisa Scottoline's books. The characters have become my "friends" and learning more about each one is a great experience. Bennie, being the most elusive, has finally been given a background and thus becomes even more belivable.

On Fire

This is an excellent book if you like both personal and courtroom drama. Scottoline is one of the best contemporary crime fiction novelists. Highly recommend all of her books, this is by far her best to date!

Only Gets Better

This is the third Scottoline book I have read. I enjoyed the other two, but Corrupted is the best of the three.