The Defense

A Novel

By: Steve Cavanagh

Narrated by: Adam Sims

"If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's The Defense." —Nelson DeMille, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Radiant Angel

Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turns out the two aren't that different.

In The Defense, former con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn gave up the law a year ago after a disastrous case, and he vowed never to step foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. The head of the Russian mob in New York City, on trial for murder, has kidnapped Eddie's ten-year-old daughter: Eddie has to take this case whether he likes it or not.

Using his razor-sharp wit and every con, bluff, grift, and trick in the book, Eddie has only forty-eight hours to defend an impossible murder trial. And if he loses this case, he loses everything.

Critic reviews

“This audiobook goes from zero to ninety out of the box and doesn't flag until The End, so fasten your seat belt...Adam Sims gives a bravura performance so at one with the text that you hardly notice he's there beside you on the edge of your seat.”--AudioFile.com

“This debut is in the vein of Grisham, Turow, and Margolin, [Cavanagh] has created a fascinating character and is skilled in describing the chess moves that go on during the trial. Narrator Adam Sims does a superb job of keeping the story flowing.”--Library Journal

Great from start to finosh

I was hooked from the first chapter. I am very anxious to listen to the second book of this series.

it was ok

it wasn't bad, not great. found narrator played main character a bit whiney, annoying.

Amazing Writing and Narration

It’s hard to believe that Mr. Cavanagh can keep this pace and engagement going through an entire book. This is the second time he’s done it for me, first was book #3 in this series, The Plea. And Adam Sims is the perfect narrator. Talk about having trouble sleeping instead of finding out what happens next. I prepared to be blown away so I downloaded #2, Thirteen, when I downloaded The Defense. Thank you for the entertainment Mr. C.

Wow!

I just found my next favorite author. This book is a thrill ride you won’t put down!

Implausible but entertaining

This a fast paced roller coaster ride, but unbelievable and unrealistic. How the protagonist escapes multiple harrowing situations is very clever but does leave the reader smirking and shaking their head.

If you want a book in the background while doing chores or a hobby, this one will suffice in engaging and entertaining. The narrator is good, however he has a cadence that always feels desperate.