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Clever plot twists, deft legal maneuverings and keen wit boost Rosenfelt's accomplished follow-up to his Edgar-nominated debut, Open and Shut (2002). Newly wealthy and no longer in need of cases to sustain his legal practice, Paterson, N.J., attorney Andy Carpenter is free to pick and choose his clients. The glib, amiable Andy certainly would not choose the character who comes into his office confessing to the grisly murder of corrupt police officer Alex Dorsey. The bad end of a bad cop has almost endless ramifications. After successfully dealing with one complication arising from this surprising visit, Andy is faced with an even worse one when his lover, PI Laurie Collins, winds up accused of Dorsey's murder. As the net of overwhelming circumstantial evidence tightens around Laurie during the judicial process, every lead Andy and his team pursue seems to result in either a death or a dead end. The author adroitly maintains a fast pace while switching gears effortlessly between the courtroom and the investigation. As satisfying as the nuts and bolts of the case are, it's the sheer likability of Andy and the odd assortment of his friends and staff that lifts the story from merely enjoyable to genuinely delightful. Rosenfelt should win a unanimous verdict: first-rate.
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Readers who enjoyed Rosenfelt's sparkling debut novel, Open and Shut [BKL My 1 02]--and that should include pretty much everyone who opened it--will be eagerly awaiting this second in the series starring New Jersey defense attorney Andy Carpenter. The $22 million Andy inherited from his father in the first book has helped make him extremely selective in choosing his clients. Here he insists--against the pleas of his lover, ex-cop Laurie Collins--on coming to the defense of the man who has been arrested for the murder of a notoriously corrupt cop. Matters grow considerably more complicated when Laurie herself is later charged with the crime. As before, Andy's present-tense narration, peppered with self-deprecating humor and a rather large dose of cynicism, carries the story. This one might not quite equal its predecessor, but it's very good, indeed, and it confirms that Rosenfelt will be a force in the legal-thriller world for a long time to come. David Pitt
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2.0étoiles sur 5 Ho Hum, Juil 10 2004
Par Barbara J. Ray (Miami, Florida United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: First Degree (Mass Market Paperback)
I generally rely on the customer reviews I read and make my selection based on them - boy was I thrown on this one. Andy is NOT funny, the plot does twist - in knots! All I can figure out about Laurie is she's a good cook and has no problems sleeping. In addition to the people being totally uninteresting - the dog is as dull as dish water - and I'm a sucker for dogs! I'm on page 224 and intend to skip to 273 (the end) rather than endure anymore of it.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 No Sophomore Jinx Here!, Mai 1 2004
Par Gary Griffiths (Los Altos Hills, CA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: First Degree (Hardcover)
David Rosenfelt's second novel, "First Degree", pretty much picks up where his highly acclaimed and immensely enjoyable debut, "Open and Shut", left off. Back is wise-cracking defense attorney Andy Carpenter, "Law-dromat" lawyer Kevin Randall, investigator/girlfriend Laurie Collins, and of course Tara, Carpenter's golden retriever. Even Willie Miller, the death-row inmate Carpenter defends in his first book, is back starring in a mostly unnecessary sub-plot. But if you enjoyed "Open and Shut", you'll certainly find the pace, style, and settings of "First Degree" comfortable. So comfortable, in fact, that reading "Open and Shut" is almost prerequisite, at least if you want to have any clue to the source Carpenter's mysterious inheritance and the imprisonment of his Senator ex-father-in-law which are frequently referenced in the new story.

"First Degree" gets off to a fast start with the gruesome discovery of the headless and charred body of Alex Dorsey, a Patterson police lieutenant with a shady history. Shortly after the murder, a mysterious visitor shows up in Andy's office, confesses to being Dorsey's killer and, in the process, drops some clues regarding the murder that only those responsible for the crime would know. This leads to a series of events that ends in the arrest of Laurie Collins for the murder of Dorsey. Laurie indeed may have a motive: as a former Patterson cop, she blew the whistle on Dorsey's unsavory activities, but was unsuccessful in making the charges stick. With Laurie now in the hot seat, Andy and Kevin team up again, defending her against what appears to be a carefully concocted frame job. What follows is some compelling courtroom drama, spiced Andy's bizarre but now-legendary defense antics, paced with a satisfying blend of humor and cynicism. It is a well crafted who-dun-nit, with enough suspense and thrills to keep the pages turning. Like "Open and Shut", this is fast reading, and the sheer adrenalin will keep many reading cover-to-cover in a single setting. My only real criticism of "First Degree" is the ending. The book could have ended very successfully on page 224. Instead, Rosenfelt adds another seven pages - I guess he felt the need for one more twist - that falls flat in a wholly unbelievable "second" climax that was not only unnecessary, but casts a pall over an otherwise terrific story. Nonetheless, Rosenfelt has avoided the sophomore jinx, and turned out another first-rate crime novel. I'll look forward to his third, "Bury the Dead", to be released in June.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Great New Author!, Mars 2 2004
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This review is from: First Degree (Hardcover)
A great mystery surrounded by characters that make you chuckle. This is a book that's hard to put down.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 First Degree
David Rosenfelt does it again. In his first book, "Open and Shut" he made me his own with his cocky main character, Andy Carpenter and his dog, Tara. Read more
Publié le Fév 25 2004

5.0étoiles sur 5 I thought "Open and Shut" was great.....
and couldn't believe I'd missed the sequel. I had to find out about it from another Amazon reviewer. Read more
Publié le Nov. 5 2003 par L. Quido

5.0étoiles sur 5 Sequel Time: First Degree
This second book from Author David Rosenfelt finds lawyer Andy Carpenter dealing still with various events of the first book titled "Open And Shut. Read more
Publié le Oct. 14 2003 par Kevin Tipple

4.0étoiles sur 5 Clever, Thrilling, Entertaining
I was pleasantly surprised to realize that FIRST DEGREE contains most of the elements that I enjoy in a legal thriller. Read more
Publié le Sep 26 2003 par Tim Smith

5.0étoiles sur 5 I love this author!
I have added David Rosenfelt to my list of favorite authors. His writing is engaging and I look forward to his next novel! Write fast!
Publié le Juil 28 2003

5.0étoiles sur 5 First degree
If you enjoy a good mystery with humor, you will really enjoy this book and this author. My husband and I have read both of Mr. Rosenfelt's books and enjoyed them very much. Read more
Publié le Jui 27 2003 par ada d. bellor

5.0étoiles sur 5 Love mystery - suspense by ME
I've read hundreds of mystery, and my favorites could be counted on both hands. Rosenfelt's book, First Degree, blew me away. I loved it. Read more
Publié le Jui 25 2003

4.0étoiles sur 5 The dog makes it all worthwhile!
Other reviews have described the plot of First Degree: a bad cop gets killed and lawyer Andy Carpenter must clear his girlfriend Laurie, who has been framed for the murder. Read more
Publié le Jui 22 2003 par Dr Cathy Goodwin

3.0étoiles sur 5 A Wonderful, Well-Paced Mystery
America's love affair with the law is sweeping and pervasive. Next to war, the news talk shows find crime and the legal process to be their greatest source of material. Read more
Publié le Jui 21 2003 par Bookreporter.com

4.0étoiles sur 5 Expect the Totally Unexpected
Getting lost on the very first page of First Degree was easy. It started with talk of an opening day. You will be asking, Opening day of what? Read more
Publié le Jui 6 2003 par FictionAddiction.NET

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