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The Plea
- Narrated by: Adam Sims
- Series: Eddie Flynn Series, Book 2
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Summary
Fraud. Blackmail. Murder. It's all in a day's work for Eddie Flynn.
For years, major New York law firm Harland & Sinton has operated a massive global fraud. The FBI are on to them, but they need witnesses to secure their case.
When a major client of the firm, David Child, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure Child as his client and force him to testify against the firm. Eddie's not a man to be forced into representing a guilty client, but the FBI have incriminating files on Eddie's wife, Christine, and if Eddie won't play ball, she'll pay the price.
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- Janet
- 22-03-17
Unexpectedly good
I bought this as the 'extra' on a two-for-one offer, and found it surprisingly good. The narration is excellent and the plot gripping and entertaining.
9 people found this helpful
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- Antri Theodosiou
- 08-01-18
light-hearted thriller
it's a thriller that is really easy to listen to. it is fun and enjoyable yet has that edge that makes you want to know what will happen next. worth a listen!!
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- John Whalley
- 13-04-17
Brilliant
Best listen in a while twists and turns in every chapter. Strong recommendation if you like thrillers
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- J Cosky
- 12-04-17
Cracking story
This was a roller-coaster of a story that was read very well. Took a while to get into the narrators voice but I soon couldn't stop listening. Was disappointed when it ended. Well worth a listen.
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- D V Thorburn
- 17-06-16
Brilliant!
Great story, Adam Sims is the best narrator, I look for books he has done. Can't wait for the next Eddie Flynn instalment
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- jon
- 13-04-17
Gives Michael Connolly some competition
Very entertaining and exciting with some unexpected turns. Great Courtroom action which to my mind rivals Grisham and Connolly. Loved it
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- martyn
- 12-04-17
excellent
not an author I recognised, but very pleasantly surprised. Narrator was also very good, A real page turner and I will look to add more of this author to my library.
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- michelle Bennett
- 12-04-17
Great read , great reader
Where does The Plea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the best courtroom drama
What did you like best about this story?
Just a really good thriller keeps you on your toes
Which character – as performed by Adam Sims – was your favourite?
Performed all very well
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Just loved the bit of quirkyness of the conman as a lawyer , really believable characters
Any additional comments?
Best book I've read just lately looking forward the next one
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- alli100
- 29-03-17
First Steve Cavanagh book for me but not the last!
Exciting book with original story & great narration. Will be looking for my Next Steve Cavanagh listen.
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- Mrs Sally Atkinson
- 18-05-22
Another Eddie Flynn masterpiece!
As always with Steve Cavanagh’s fabulous Flynn stories, I can’t stop listening and everything gets put on hold! Thank you, sheer enjoyment!
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- Melanie Preston Lewis
- 08-11-18
Brilliant
Having listened to 13 and absolutely loving it, I then bought all the other books in Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series. The writing is superb throughout every book. The plots are unique, cleverly constructed and tightly woven. It is a relief that Mr Cavanagh has chosen a good path, because with his genius mind and inspired ideas, he would make an excellent con artist! Where the ideas come from, I have no clue, but each concept is highly original and eloquently executed. 11 hours and 40 minutes of totally compelling and absorbing listening. My poor dogs are exhausted, as I simply couldn't contemplate stopping listening, so continued to walk them around and around the park until the story was finished. I've got the next book, The Liar, in my library, but may have to resist the temptation to listen to it straight away and keep it for a special treat, or until I know when the next Eddie Flynn book is being released. I must commend Adam Sims for his superb narration, bringing Eddie and the other characters to life. Although I missed Judge Harry's input, this is no way detracted from another awesome and absorbing audio book.
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