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The Defense

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The Defense

By: Steve Cavanagh
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turns out the two aren't that different.

Former con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn gave up the law a year ago after a disastrous case, and he vowed never to step foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. The head of the Russian mob in New York City, on trial for murder, has kidnapped Eddie's 10-year-old daughter: Eddie has to take this case whether he likes it or not.

Using his razor-sharp wit and every con, bluff, grift, and trick in the book, Eddie has only 48 hours to defend an impossible murder trial. And if he loses this case, he loses everything.

©2016 Steve Cavanagh (P)2016 Macmillan Audio Genre Fiction Legal Literary Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary

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"If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's The Defense." (Nelson DeMille, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Radiant Angel)
"This audiobook goes from zero to ninety out of the box and doesn't flag until The End, so fasten your seat belt.... [Narrator] Adam Sims gives a bravura performance so at one with the text that you hardly notice he's there beside you on the edge of your seat." ( AudioFile)
Riveting Storyline • Fast-paced Action • Exceptional Narration • Likable Hero • Compelling Plot • Intense Suspense
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This is a legal thriller I found very entertaining and also funny. You usually don’t get both. I listen to the entire book in one day. I love the narrator’s voice. This narrator is now one of my favorites, and Steven Cavanagh is up there with Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni. I can’t wait to read books 2 and 3. I must contact the author on Twitter to let him know how much I have enjoyed this book.

Entertaining and funny

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I like the plot, very suspenseful had me sitting on the edge of my seat

Suspense

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could not put it down, I have things to do. lost alot of sleep.

kept me involved

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As a criminal defense lawyer, some things were inaccurate in terms of procedure and terminology.

Just ok.

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Had me hooked as soon as it started. So many twists and turns. Could’ve finished this on a day it was good,

Suspenseful from the beginning!

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Story premise was somewhat absurd and several things happen that you just roll your eyes but it was decently entertaining

It's okay

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I loved Steve Cavanaugh’s “Kill For Me, Kill For You” so knew I needed to listen to this series. I’d heard the first book was slow so I’m thinking - if this is the slow one, I’m totally here for it. Loved this book from start to finish. Were there some far-fetched twists or happenings? Oh my, yes. But if you are reading to be intrigued and entertained, this book is a good choice!

Twisty Fun

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Thos is my first time listening to a book by this author. I enjoyed the characters and the suspense of this book.

Sumnary

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I initially picked up Thirteen by Steve Cavanaugh at a book store. After finishing it in an afternoon I knew I needed more from this author. I was ecstatic to learn that the book I had just finished was part of a series and I hadn’t even started from the beginning. I immediately downloaded Defense and finished it in less than 24 hours. I have already downloaded Plea but was sad to learn that the other books in this series aren’t on Audible. They are in German but not English. So if any execs from audible or anybody with power reads this review, PLEASE add more of these books onto audible and Steve, please keep writing.

Add more Steve Cavanaugh!

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Was looking for something interesting to listen to when I stumbled upon the book Thirteen and The Pleas. I was interested but realized I would probably enjoy the books more if I started from the beginning. Risking wasting a lot of time and a book credit, I downloaded the Defense and never looked back! Wasn’t sure about the narrator in the first chapter but eventually I was engrossed - as a good audiobook will. Looking forward to the next books!

Great find and a new favorite legal series!

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