Damaged

A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel

By: Lisa Scottoline

Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman

Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

One boy. One lawyer. One chance for justice.

Ten-year-old Patrick O'Brien is a natural target at school. Shy, dyslexic, and small for his age, he tries to hide his first-grade reading level from everyone: from his classmates, from the grandfather who cares for him, and from the teachers who are supposed to help him. But the real trouble begins when Patrick is accused of attacking a school aide. The aide promptly quits and sues the boy, his family, and the school district. Patrick's grandfather turns to the law firm of Rosato & DiNunzio for help, and Mary DiNunzio is on the case. Soon Mary becomes Patrick's true champion and his only hope for security and justice. But there is more to the story than meets the eye, and Patrick might be more troubled than he seems. With twists at every turn and secrets about the family coming to light, Mary DiNunzio might have found the case that can make her a true protector or break her heart....

With Lisa Scottoline's trademark emotional depth and fast-paced action, Damaged will have listeners riveted to the last track as they root for the beloved characters and their fight for justice.

©2016 Smart Blonde, LLC (P)2016 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Scottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn." (Harlan Coben)

"...Lowman handles the novel's highly charged and sensitive sections without deviating from her precisely enunciated delivery...[She assists] Scottoline in creating a caring, very human protagonist who faces tough cases and even tougher opposing forces with determination and intelligence." ( Publishers Weekly)

Mary and Macchiavelli

A great book centered around Mary, one of Bennie Rosato's partners who, like her colleagues has a big heart, strong will and a penchant for finding trouble. Great insight into America's failing schools, the foster system and dyslexia.
The narrator needs to brush up on Italian a bit but overall a great listen with a great plot and ending.

Delightful

An entertaining slice of life spiced with cultural and ethnic diversity. A nostalgic look at assimilation in the 21st century

great story, compassionate yet strong

great story, several plot lines, worth your time. suggest this author as one of your regular reads

Just when you think nothing else can go wrong . .

I thoroughly enjoyed this story with all its twists and turns. Just when you think nothing else can happen, good or bad, the unexpected hits you. It was a great listen.

It's been way too long ! Thanks Lisa Scottoline!

I missed Rosati & DiNunzio! Great story, charecters, & reader! This fulfilled the court room/attorney drama I've been craving this Summer.

Compassionate story about protecting a little boy

What did you love best about Damaged?

Love the Mary DiNunzio stories...Mary demonstrates her compassion about a little dyslexic boy who is abused and bullied at school cause of his dyslexia; Patrick then loses his dear grandfather tragically which is the only family he has left. Mary steps in to keep him out of care of Child Protective Services where he'd become a lost little boy because of his disability. And in doing so, she becomes a suspect in a twisted plot. Mary demonstrates tenacity and compassion for this little boy who simply has no one else to help him!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Definitely Mary DiNunzio and her friend, Judy.

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

Just the compassion and commitment Mary showed in protecting the rights of this little boy and fighting to clear little Patrick's name who was unjustly accused of a horrible crime.

Any additional comments?

A definite audio book that you just won't want to stop listening to!

Good listen.

This one had a bit too much profanity than her other books. I just got used to her books. She's good, but I've got to deprofane myself (smile). Back to my guaranteed Christian authors. I'll be back Lisa.

Impossible timeline but still a good story

Characters true to their previously established personalities... engaging plot twists and red herrings... real heartstring pulls.... love this series. When can we get book "E"?

Good mystery!

Well written, interesting story, well performed. Character development is good also. Good job with this book!

Best yet

Where does Damaged rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top Five

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

yes, great story line and so current with the times

What about Rebecca Lowman’s performance did you like?

She kept the story intense, very hard to stop listening

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

Oh Yes!

Any additional comments?

Thank you