Leader of the Pack

By: David Rosenfelt

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

Love the Smart A--- Lawyer

I like the whole series, and this is no different. Andy Carpenter, the reluctant, wise cracking, dog loving, defense attorney. Start with the first in the series.

Gotta Love a Guy who Loves Dogs!

The Andy Carpenter series is a delight. I just spent most of August listening to them in sequence and I could not be happier. The writing is both fun and well crafted. Andy's self deprecating voice is well portrayed by Grover Gardner, who also does a great job with the other characters. Rosenfelt has written a series with characters who seem real getting into interesting, dangerous situations, doing serious work while having fun all at once. The plots are woven neatly and credibly. I'm looking forward to the next one.

greatest of all Rosenfeld books

esp. enjoyrd talk of dog walks in addition to a really great murder mystety book.
i esp enjoyed it the 2nd time.

wasn't as good as the ones before it

not as good as the ones before can put my finger on what it was that just made me feel not into loved the others

my absolute favorite of all series

plots intertwined, international sites,all the familiar people highlighted with their unique contributions. perfect! fun

Andy Carpenter at his best!

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

David Rosenfelt is a well educated man with a blue collar heart for sports dogs. His books astound me in his knowedge of legal matters, which I find very interesting. His stong suit is a really good story salted just right with humor, This is a very good listen with Grover Gardner at his best. I don't have trouble sleeping until I start one of David's books, I can't turn off my iPod. The best thing I can say is all David's Books are fun & captivating. If you enjoy a "who done it" that is also very enjoyable & entertaining you will not go wrong with this latest episode of David's best characters. I seldom rate a 5, this one was to me.a 5.
John T. Wagner

What other book might you compare Leader of the Pack to and why?

"Leader of the Pack" is another fun trip with a somewhat lazy lawyer, Andy Carpenter, that has been so much fun in many of David's Books in the past, such as "Dog Tags". While the characters are mostly the same David's Books are not a series by which you need to read in a special order. You can try any of David's Books & not be lost. Theey are all a lot of fun with great plots. The humor David uses is very much like my own. Perhaps that is why I never miss a new offering. He is just plain good & fun.

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

Grover ranks among my favorite narators. He can change voice to effectivily match the situation. Grover adds much to my enjoyment of David's Books. It takes a "Full House to beat this pair"!

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

This Book made me laugh much more than usual. One has to experience it to grasp my meaning. David, a person I do not know personally, impresses me as "the perfect person to have a beer & a chat with. He is an all American.

Any additional comments?

You will not waste a credit on "Leader of the Pack". Give David a listen! Careful, Andy Carpenter & company are addicting! John

I should have tried this series sooner!!!!

This is a really good series. I don’t know why I’ve resisted trying it, for some reason I just didn’t take it seriously. Well I stand corrected. This is a super legal, mystery, suspense seriles. The protagonist is Andy Carpenter. He’s an attorney who doesn’t like practicing law. He has a rescued Golden Retriever named Tara who he believes is the best most wonderful dog on the planet. He prefers to spend time with her!

I am now on book eleven and this series has a definite formula and it works. In each of the books a dog is either directly or indirectly involved in a criminal case or is the catalyst to the protagonist taking on a new client. The books all have twisted endings and never seem to end up in the direction you’re originally lead. The stories are believable and the plots are plausible.

Grover Gardener does a wonderful job narrating. This is the same narrator who does Stephen King’s The Stand.
This series is VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Andy and Tara are like a decadent desert...

I am always entertained by these books. This one did not disappoint me. I hope that there will be another book in the near future.

I hope that the narrator stays the same. I associate Grover Gardner with Andy and he adds to my enjoyment.

Andy Carpenter is upset that he won!

Where does Leader of the Pack rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I stumbled upon this series and love it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Andy is my favorite character in every book.

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

Grover does a great job at identifying each character.

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

There's always a laugh in store with Andy.

Any additional comments?

This story line was one of the most interesting and satisfying of the series so far. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I didn't. Mr. Rosenfelt got me with this one. Plus the fact that I'm a Jersey girl makes this series even more enjoyable because I can relate and remember places and attitudes of the area. I'm one book away from the end and will be waiting for the next book. This is also a series that each book can be on it's own. You done lose any history. But I would suggest following the series because it's just FUN!

an irresistible series

Ok maybe not five stars in the grander scheme of literature, but I have downloaded so many stinkers lately and rosenfelt and this delightful series never fail..remember when stuart woods was good? This series has that feel