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First Degree

By: David Rosenfelt
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Nominated for the Edgar and Shamus Awards, David Rosenfelt's debut novel, Open and Shut, was widely praised by listeners and critics. Rosenfelt returned with this riveting mystery, First Degree, featuring irreverent and dynamic lawyer Andy Carpenter.

When a cop's body is found burned and decapitated, the last thing Andy Carpenter expected is for a stranger to waltz into his office and admit to the crime. For the wise-cracking millionaire defense attorney suffering from "lawyer's block", the case looks like a no-brainer...until the cops pick up another suspect: Andy's lead P.I., Laurie Collins, who happens to be the love of his life.

Soon Laurie's facing conviction for the grisly murder and Andy must desperately try to save her. All he had wanted was a case to sink his teeth into. Now he gets one that's a kick in the head - and the heart.

Crack another case with Andy Carpenter.©2004 David Rosenfelt (P)2008 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Crime Legal Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Thriller Fiction Law Exciting Heartfelt Witty Legal Mystery Thriller Suspense

Critic reviews

"Rosenfelt should win a unanimous verdict: first-rate." ( Publishers Weekly)
"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." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Loved it. Loved the story. Kept me interested. Loved the humor.

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I love this book. I love Andy Carpenter. I love Grover Gardner. I will listen to this book many times

Excellent mystery - perfect reader - just great

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I just finished this on my device. I read Open and Shut first. I am hooked on Andy Carpenter and Book 3 is scheduled to be delivered today. The last time I enjoyed a series of a reoccurring lead character was Sue
Grafton's Kinsey Milhone! Keep them coming!!

Great Story!

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Loved it ! Makes my commute pass very quickly. I enjoy the twists and rurns then how it all connects together.

Great story

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This was my second book, and have already downloaded the third. The narrator does such a good job I now think of him as Andy

I'm hooked on this series

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