The Defense

A Novel

By: Steve Cavanagh

Narrated by: Adam Sims

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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 10-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 48 hours to defend an impossible murder trial. And if he loses this case, he loses everything.

©2016 Steve Cavanagh (P)2016 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"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, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Radiant Angel)

"This audiobook goes from zero to ninety out of the box and doesn't flag until The End, so fasten your seat belt.... [Narrator] 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)

Entertaining and funny

This is a legal thriller I found very entertaining and also funny. You usually don’t get both. I listen to the entire book in one day. I love the narrator’s voice. This narrator is now one of my favorites, and Steven Cavanagh is up there with Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni. I can’t wait to read books 2 and 3. I must contact the author on Twitter to let him know how much I have enjoyed this book.

Sumnary

Thos is my first time listening to a book by this author. I enjoyed the characters and the suspense of this book.

Add more Steve Cavanaugh!

I initially picked up Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh at a book store. After finishing it in an afternoon I knew I needed more from this author. I was ecstatic to learn that the book I had just finished was part of a series and I hadn’t even started from the beginning. I immediately downloaded Defense and finished it in less than 24 hours. I have already downloaded Plea but was sad to learn that the other books in this series aren’t on Audible. They are in German but not English. So if any execs from audible or anybody with power reads this review, PLEASE add more of these books onto audible and Steve, please keep writing.

Great find and a new favorite legal series!

Was looking for something interesting to listen to when I stumbled upon the book Thirteen and The Pleas. I was interested but realized I would probably enjoy the books more if I started from the beginning. Risking wasting a lot of time and a book credit, I downloaded the Defense and never looked back! Wasn’t sure about the narrator in the first chapter but eventually I was engrossed - as a good audiobook will. Looking forward to the next books!

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.

Wonderful storytelling, the author is a true talen

The craftsmanship of the story and creativity displayed is a rare thing. Can't wait for more books to read here in the US.

Now that's what I call a thriller!

Great stuff. Couldn't put it down from fast-paced start to finish. Wow! Can't wait to read book 2.

love this series

this author pulls you in when reading just the first sentence. I'm never disappointed. now... onto the next!