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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.
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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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Engaging Mystery • Witty Humor • Perfect Narrator Match • Likable Protagonist • Clever Plot Twists • Clear Diction
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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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This is a well written and fun book. Highly recommend it. Lots of Laugh out loud.

Fun read

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I listen over and over!!! You would think it would be so funny but I find myself chuckling out loud. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Start with the first one…

I LOVE THIS SERIES…

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The author is clever and very funny. I have laughed out loud many times and look forward to his other books.

Great book!!!

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This audiobook is very well performed, The story is a somewhat lighthearted mystery that keeps you guessing . I'm going to download another one of David Rosenfeldt's books right now.!

Great author, great performance!

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I love the humor in these books! The personalities, Andy's relationships with Tara, his dog, Laurie (the love of his life), and others, interesting, fun, great read. I just hate how David Rosenfelt feels the need to put in disgusting murders, as if that is what makes the book interesting. Decapitated head in a plastic bag, buried by evil people in his back yard (to make Laurie look guilty of murder)?? Yuck!!

Love Andy Carpenter stories

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