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Julia Vacanti is an ambitious Miami attorney who, when not battling the everyday sexism found in male dominated courtrooms, is quickly rising within the ranks as a tenacious prosecutor.
Julia agrees to take on the sensational murder case of a respected surgeon accused of murdering his wife and small children. Were these killings the result of a delusional schizophrenic episode as the defense strategy states? Or, were these murders a precise, exacting plan from the warped mind of a cold-blooded killer? In order to know for sure, Julia first must get to know madness itself.
Plea of Insanity is narrated impeccably in creamy, polished tones by Karen White, who was included in Audiofile’s Best Voices 2010 and 2011.
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- Carôle
- 21-02-12
Too Much Plot, Not Enough Substance
I really love the premise of this story and without wanting to sound too critical, I think there was too much going on and therefore the characters are very one dimensional.
Rather than flesh out all of the main characters, so that one can fully appreciate their actions, the author seemed to wish to put as many different strands to the story, mostly around the central character, without ever really investing in any strand..
One gets the feeling of watching a rushed TV show where everything that happens over a 10year period is crammed into 45 minutes! One is left with more questions than answers at the end of it!
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- Dana
- 10-12-09
A very good listen
The story is very interesting and the reader is very good. I enjoyed this story very much and look forward to reading more by this author.
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- Empress Karen
- 22-05-14
Wow a Cop on a Harley!
Would you listen to Plea of Insanity again? Why?
Yes, just to check the clues I missed. This was so well done.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Oh boy did it! Right from the start to the end
What about Karen White’s performance did you like?
I purchased this book only because ms white read it. I love the way she can make the characters come to life.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did listen to it in one sitting and oh what an emotional roller coster it was.
Any additional comments?
I do not know if I will buy the author other listing as I do not know the reader. I have been badly burned on the newer crop of readers...some are just plain awful. Ms White will not disappoint. Enjoy
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- Janet Hardesty
- 01-03-18
Wow
This one really made me think what a way to get to the reader or listener... I really had a hard time turning this one off and I even found myself yelling at the characters on occasion.
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- shannon
- 22-02-17
great read
a little hard to follow when listening to it, but the store is great. enjoy
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- Kevyn Hoel
- 05-05-16
Great story line
This book offers a great and excited story line. It highlights the complexity of mental illness and the criminal justice system. I was engaged throughout the book and never felt like it was dragging on. I would definitely recommend it!
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- Dellyn
- 21-06-15
Too much schizophrenia
Starts fine with mystery and suspense, but then the last half just completely over does the schizophrenia - ad nauseum - over & over & over again. Had to fast forward through portions of the trial as it was a complete repeat - verbatim, in fact I thought I had skipped back by mistake. OMG, enough already! Take away all the repetition and preaching and it would be 2 hours shorter and a 4 star novel.