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Open and Shut

By: David Rosenfelt
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys' network, irreverent defense attorney Andy Carpenter always leaves them awed with his biting wit and winning fourth-quarter game plan.

But the fun stops the day Andy's dad, Paterson, New Jersey's legendary ex-DA, drops dead in front of him at a game in Yankee Stadium. The shocks pile on as he discovers his dad left him with two unexpected legacies: a fortune of $22 million that Andy never knew existed...and a murder case with enough racial tinder to burn down City Hall.

Struggling to serve justice and bring honor to his father, Andy must dig up some explosive political skeletons - and an astonishing family secret that can close his case (and his mouth) for good.

Crack another case with Andy Carpenter.©2002 David Rosenfelt (P)2008 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.
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"As soon as readers finish this remarkable first novel, they will begin clamoring for a second Andy Carpenter adventure." ( Booklist)
"Brisk dialogue, careful plotting, and solid spadework." ( Kirkus Reviews)

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Liked it more than I thought I would

So many readers I follow seemed to love this, so decided to try Rosenfelt even though I generally don't like lawyer and courtroom-based mysteries. I also get nervous when a new (to me) author writes a protagonist who has a meaningful relationship with his or her dog - especially when there is someone out to "get" the protagonist, and more especially when the author is male (maybe it's just me, but I think male authors are more likely to kill animals in a book, while female authors are more likely to kidnap or injure them. if you know what I mean.)

Anyhow, there were nice twists, some nerve-wracking (to me) moments, and enjoyable characters. Grover Gardner gives a terrific performance as well, so I am truly looking forward to the rest of this series.

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I really enjoyed Andy Carpenter's sense of humor! Getting the a case you know chuckle during the listening was fun!

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