Eight stars
Continuing my binge of this series, I turned to the next novel by Lisa Scottoline. The characters and legal twists continue to impress as Scottoline prepares the reader for some great courtroom work. When Bennie Rosato is faced with a challenging case, she is doubly stressed that her client could be her twin sister, though she knows nothing of this. Still, Roasto will try her best to defend a client who professes to be innocent, pulling out all the stops and using her associates at the law firm. What follows is a tense and thoroughly captivating thriller that is sure to keep the reader hooked until they find out the truth, where all is finally revealed. Scottoline's novels keep getting better and I cannot get enough of this series, full of twits and turns along the way.
Sharp Philadelphia attorney Bennie Rosato finds herself called to the local prison for a mysterious consult. Alice Connolly has been accused of murder and insists that Bennie be the one to defend her. Bennie is trying to find a way to decline, until Alice comes face to face with her. It's like staring into a mirror, as Alice looks identical to Bennie and claims to be her lost-lost twin. While she is dubious, Bennie Rosato likes a challenge and begins investigating when she learns that there could be some police corruption involved.
As the case progresses, Bennie must try to help Alice, who is accused of murdering her partner, a former member of the police force, though there is something even more sinister going on. The deeper she digs, the more Bennie becomes a target, but she refuses to stand down. Working with her associates, Mary DiNunzio and Judy Carrier, Bennie must try to get to the truth before she is harmed or Alice's innocence can no longer be supported by witnesses on the stand. As the courtroom drama ensues, there is little time for shenanigans, though Bennie does them so well. Using strong cross-examination and detailed evidence presentation, the truth will come to light. All the while, Bennie is trying to learn about her past, which remains shielded from her. After her mother passes, Bennie has no one who can help, or does she? Another winning novel by Lisa Scottoline, sure to impress those who have been following the series closely.
Lisa Scottoline shows her skills once more and keeps the reader in the middle fo the action. With a strong narrative and great characters, both of which develop throughout the story, there is little time to rest or catch one's breath. The story progresses well and keeps the intensity high, as plot twists emerge to entertain and surprise the reader in equal measure. I have been impressed with each novel in the series to date and they keep getting better. I am shocked I did not begin reading them much sooner!
Kudos, Madam Scottoline, for keeping the calibre high.
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