Open and Shut: A Novel (Andy Carpenter Book 1)

Name: Open and Shut: A Novel (Andy Carpenter Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (5113 reviews)
Author: David Rosenfelt

by David Rosenfelt

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.5 (5,113)

4.5 stars from 5,113 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

243 pages~4.1 hr readPublished by Mysterious PressPublished 2002-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy legal thrillers with genuine humour and a protagonist who's likeable precisely because he's flawed and wise-cracking.
You appreciate crime mysteries where the puzzle matters as much as the personality, and where a dog steals scenes from the lawyers.
You're drawn to series that start strong with a clear voice and stakes high enough to matter but low enough to feel personal.

Maybe not for you if...

You want courtroom procedurals heavy on technical detail and light on personality.
You prefer your mysteries dark and grim without levity breaking the tension.
You're looking for a standalone novel rather than the first book in a series.

About this book

Andy Carpenter, an irreverent defense attorney, takes on a high-profile murder case with his golden retriever, Tara, at his side. Known for his biting wit and strategic courtroom approach, Andy prefers Tara's company to that of his fellow lawyers in Passaic County. When Andy's father, a legendary former New Jersey D.A., dies unexpectedly at a game in Yankee Stadium, Andy's life shifts dramatically. His father leaves behind two surprising legacies: a $22 million fortune Andy never knew about, and a murder case with significant racial and political dimensions. As Andy works to serve justice and honor his father's memory, he must uncover political secrets and a family secret that could resolve the case—and silence him permanently.

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