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  • Defense for the Devil

  • A Barbara Holloway Novel
  • By: Kate Wilhelm
  • Narrated by: A Full Cast
  • Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,229 ratings)

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Defense for the Devil

By: Kate Wilhelm
Narrated by: A Full Cast
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Publisher's summary

In her three previous novel appearances, attorney Barbara Holloway has taken on the sort of cases no one else wants: hopeless messes, all of them. But with the help of her father, Frank, she has pulled through each time. Even from the start, though, this new case is different.

Mitch Arno always meant bad news for the coastal town of Folsum, Oregon. When they ran him out of town 17 years ago, he left behind a wife with two daughters and a family that never wanted to see him again. When he returns, he brings trouble in the form of a lot of suspicious money. As Barbara attempts to counsel Mitch's wife about the money, a second form of trouble arrives: Mitch's corpse. Now Barbara is in a morass of conflicting interests, and the only way out could lead her straight into the arms of the devil.

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Critic reviews

"Wilhelm's skill in spinning out endless complications while keeping every subplot perfectly clear makes this legal thriller her best in years." (Kirkus Reviews)

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Has you on edge and hoping she doesn't get herself a a worse mess.

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I liked it

But too many characters to keep up with and follow!!! But it was a good story

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The story, performance, just overall, this is another good story that was well written with twists and turns. Keeps u on the edge till the end.

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Great plot but slow

This is a very intriguing story. I thought the plot was really great and rather original. I kept waiting for the action to come but it didn’t until the few minutes. It was good enough to keep listening to the end, just wish there would have been more action and ended with John coming back

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Fascinating

You can learn from this book some intricate facets of life, the value of family, relationships and how your passions effect others in your life.

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Another great book.

I read all of the negative reviews prior to listening. I totally disagree with all the grips about the new narrator, she was just as good as Ms Field's. They actually sound a lot alike. I usually hate it when narrators are changed but this time I had a hard time telling the diffetence.

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Enjoyed

Once again like all her books very intriguing. The narrator always does fabulous job. Will be listening or reading more.

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Enjoying

I don’t usually listen to legal style books. But am enjoying the detail and twists in these so far.

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Another awesome Kate Wilhelm Novel

Another edge of your sit novel by Kate Wilhelm. The evidence discovery and court room drama is realistic and interesting.

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great story

I am really enjoying this series of books with Barbara Hollaway and her father as main characters. Can't wait to start the next one.

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