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Leader of the Pack

By: David Rosenfelt
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Over the course of his legal career, Andy Carpenter has lost a few cases. But that doesn't mean he forgets his clients. Andy has always been convinced that Joey Desimone, a man convicted of murder nine years ago, was innocent and believes that Joey's family's connections to organized crime played a pivotal role in his conviction. While there isn't much Andy can do for him while he serves out his prison sentence, Joey suggests that he check up on Joey's elderly uncle. He'd rather not, but as a favor to Joey, Andy agrees to take his dog, Tara, on a few visits.

The old man's memory is going, but when Andy tries to explain why he's there, it jogs something in the man's mind, and his comments leave Andy wondering if Uncle Nick is confused, or if he just might hold the key to Joey's freedom after all this time. Andy grabs on to this thread of possibility and follows it into a world where the oath of silence is stronger than blood ties, and where people will do anything to make sure their secrets are kept.

©2012 David Rosenfelt (P)2012 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

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Best series!

Love all the Andy Carpenter series books. My favorite thing is that they are all read by the same guy who does a great job! I hate it when they change narrators (the voice over people) mid series so this partnership works really well!!! Can’t wait for more!

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Great addition to the series

This is another great collaboration of Rosenfelt and Gardener. Its laugh out lout funny with some surprises at the end.
Grover Gardener is great, the lines are great-keep them coming!

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Gardner the best story teller!!!

Grover Gardner is outstanding!! Love the plot twists David Rosenfelt throws in!!! Great book to listen to!!!

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Another wonderful book in the Andy Carpenter series

I have loved all the Andy Carpenter books and this is no exception. They move fast, the characters are great. I like listening to the growth and changes in Lori and Andy’s relationship. Andy is funny, smart, serious, a bit outrageous and has a conscience. Like all the books this one has a different twist in the ending

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great story!

All of this book is great. The story, the humor, the narrator, the suspense, the characters and the best, everything about the dogs!

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glad Andy is back

The books are same old same old type of Andy Carpender story, love my dog, love my girlfriend and get an innocent guy off. Lots of humor, wit and fantastic read by Grover, yeah.

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Don’t Miss Out!

David Rosenfelt books get better with each new book! How does he do it. Sitting on the edge of my chair waiting to start the next book in the Andy Carpenter series.

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Carpenter wins

Andy Carpenter gets an aquital but wishes he hadn't in this installment by David Rosenfelt.

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Surprised end

I felt so bad for Andy this time. Still wonderful books love it. We need more Marcus too lol.

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Love Andy Carpenter Series!

If you could sum up Leader of the Pack in three words, what would they be?

Funny yet the mystery has you always wanting more. A very pleasures or read. The narrator always leaves you wanting more. He's a perfect fit for this series

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

Yes but only this series

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Always make me laugh

Any additional comments?

I have this series in book form, eBook for, audio CD and through audio ble.com
Just love them

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