The Enemy Inside

A Paul Madriani Novel

By: Steve Martini

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Defending an innocent young man, defense attorney Paul Madriani uncovers a morass of corruption and greed that leads to the highest levels of political power in this electrifying tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Steve Martini.

One of the most successful lawyers in the country, Olinda Serna is a master at managing money as well as her influential clients. After years of fierce combat in the political trenches, Serna knows all the dirty secrets, where the bodies are buried, and how deeply they are stacked. When she’s killed in a roadside crash in the high desert of Southern California, powerful heads in Washington begin to panic, worried that their secrets may not be safe anymore.

Alex Ives, a friend of Paul Madriani’s daughter, is accused of vehicular manslaughter in Serna’s death. Ives claims he had only one drink on the night of the accident, yet he can’t remember anything between the time he left for a party north of San Diego and the moment he woke up in a hospital the next morning. He’s still dazed and a little bruised, but also obviously very afraid. After all, a woman is dead, and he’s sure he didn’t kill her.

To save an innocent young man’s life, the brilliant defense attorney must uncover everything he can about Serna and her clients—no matter how unsavory—a search that will lead him into a vortex of corruption, and at its center, a devious killer poised to strike again.

Absorbing

I have read Steve Martini’s Paul Madraini books off and on over the years. But it has been sometime since I last read one of his books.

In this book Madraini is defending a young man Alex Ives accused of vehicular manslaughter in the death of a successful attorney Orlinda Serna who is a master at managing money. When she is killed her clients become worried about their secret dealings. Martini tackles government corruption wrapped in an interesting story.

It is a complex book and the author uses many points of view, with multiple story lines. They twist and tangle together so much so I found I had to pay close attention or else I got confused. The book is fast paced and interesting, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. Dan Woren narrated the story.

Excellent

Great plot; great performance; just plain GREAT!
Recommend this book to all who enjoy a suspenseful tale.

timely story

I loved the story and the narration was very good. Steve Martini is an excellent writer and I have enjoyed other stories he has written.

First review written

Loved the plot and insight to current events listened again to the story with my husband

Too long

The book contains entire chapters that were fluff and could've been a eliminated altogether. Too bad because parts were very enjoyable.