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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Leader of the Pack

In Andy Carpenter's opinion, it's all Tara's fault that he re-opens a cold case for a client who was convicted of a double murder six years ago.  If Tara hadn't become a therapy dog, Andy never would have visited Joey Desimone's uncle Nicky Fats, a retired enforcer for the Desimone crime family.  And he never would have heard Nicky say something that leads him to believe the Family knows something about Joey's guilt or innocence.  Since Leader of the Pack (#218) is the ninth book in this series by David Rosenfelt, you know that Andy can't let this little tidbit go.

It's been six long years since Joey was convicted of the crime that Andy believes he didn't commit, and nothing has happened to change anyone else's opinion in the meantime.  That is until Andy starts poking around.  You don't want to mess with the Mafia, especially since it could cost you your life.  But the attacks only make Andy more determined to get to the bottom of things.  Andy succeeds in getting Joey's case re-opened, but will the verdict be what Andy had hoped for? 

I read a review of Leader of the Pack the day I got the library notice this book was available, and I was somewhat dismayed that the reviewer reported that Rosenfelt's trademark humor was missing from this book.  The mystery was as well plotted with unexpected twists as ever, but he warned the reader to be prepared for a more sober read. 

I'm happy to report that in my opinion, this was not the case.  Andy was still his wise-cracking self, and his usual legal team all had their moments, especially Tara, who, however briefly, highlighted the positive role animals can play in improving the physical and mental health of patients.  Maybe Andy can wait until hell freezes over before he takes on his next case, but I sure hope I don't have to wait that long!

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