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  • By: Steve Cavanagh
  • Narrated by: Adam Sims
  • Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,239 ratings)
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Summary

The truth has no place in a courtroom. The truth doesn't matter in a trial.

The only thing that matters is what the prosecution can prove.

Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turned out the two weren't that different. It's been more than a year since Eddie vowed never to set foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. Olek Volchek, the infamous head of the Russian mafia in New York, has strapped a bomb to Eddie's back and kidnapped his ten-year-old daughter, Amy. Eddie has only 48 hours to defend Volchek in an impossible murder trial - and win - if he wants to save his daughter. Under the scrutiny of the media and the FBI, Eddie must use his razor-sharp wit and every con-artist trick in the book to defend his "client" and ensure Amy's safety. With the timer on his back ticking away, can Eddie convince the jury of the impossible?

Lose this case, and he loses everything.

©2015 Steve Cavanagh (P)2015 Orion Publishing Group

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Brilliant

enjoyed this alot could nt wait to hear what was going to happen.
the narrator is fantastic and brings this audio book to life. if you like action and suspence this is the one.

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Highly recommended!

Loved the book. Every chapter was fast moving and the narrator was very good. I highly recommend this book.

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fast paced and clever

This is one of those books where you just have no idea what's coming next. The main character from whose viewpoint the story is told is a compelling, intelligent and unique character who you can't help but root for. a cross between an action and crime/procedural drama this book has everything you could want from this genre and more! not usually a huge fan of pure crime (tend to prefer thrillers) but this is unique enough and held my interest right until the end. breathtaking.

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Excellent Tale

An enthralling exaggerated thriller which will grip your interest throughout. No transparent political sub texts or social messages so you can just relax and be entertained

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Intriguing but far fetched

Move past the extreme far fetched story, this is a fast paced and great read.

Great series and standalone. Great writing and easy to read.

Would recommend author. Will read all others.

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not bad

not too bad but not the most amazing story. got a bit confusing in the middle.

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Like a James Bond movie

Very far-fetched but very gripping and entertaining stuff. The main character is like some kind of invincible super hero who can still pull out genius lawyer moves in spite of no sleep, no food, crippling fear for his family’s life and imminent terrorist attacks and death defying stunts. Definitely worth a listen, Brilliantly read.

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Gripping story

I couldn’t stop listening to this book. Totally gripping. The narrator was good, but some of the female voices were less convincing.

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Excellent!

Really good legal crime drama with good twists and strong characters. Listened quickly as I didn't want to stop

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Good story and an easy listen!

Really enjoyed this an easy listen! A few good twists which helped to towards the end plus fantastic narration !

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