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Nicky Rigopoulos is a slick personal injury lawyer who sells out his clients to finance his campaign for state court judge in Syracuse, New York. When his law partner is murdered, Nicky finds himself the target of a police investigation. To make matters worse, his lover won't confirm his alibi, and his estranged wife would rather see him in jail. As he and his iron-woman defense lawyer scramble to muster a legal defense, the murderer strikes again. Nicky knows that, if he is to stay out of prison, he must catch the killer before being caught by the police. So he goes undercover during the middle of his campaign. To Nicky, "undercover" means over the top. He dresses like a Hell's Angel before riding into a trailer park to
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Nicky Rigopoulos is a slick personal injury lawyer who sells out his clients to finance his campaign for state court judge in Syracuse, New York. When his law partner is murdered, Nicky finds himself the target of a police investigation. To make matters worse, his lover won't confirm his alibi, and his estranged wife would rather see him in jail. As he and his iron-woman defense lawyer scramble to muster a legal defense, the murderer strikes again. Nicky knows that, if he is to stay out of prison, he must catch the killer before being caught by the police. So he goes undercover during the middle of his campaign. To Nicky, "undercover" means over the top. He dresses like a Hell's Angel before riding into a trailer park to face a disgruntled client. He dresses like a suburban cowboy before moseying into the Turning Stone Casino, hot on the trail of a down-on-his-luck kemo sabe. And he dresses like a psychotic football fan before leading police on a high-speed foot chase through the Carrier Dome. Along the way, he meets a milk-chugging frat boy, an accountant-by-day bookie, and an economist-turned-stripper-turned-bartender. The truth they help Nicky uncover surprises even the Syracuse police detective bent on bringing him to justice. Dark Horse is a fast-paced legal mystery that assembles a cast of colorful characters, drops them into the drama of local politics, and adds plenty of humor.

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If you think the idea of a man running for an elected office while simultaneously running from the police trying to solve a murder sounds a little unbelievable, I'd agree with you. But I'm here to tell you it works! Dark Horse is a real page-turner, a lawyer-mystery-thriller that is Grisham-like in its execution, and a thoroughly enjoyable read.
—Douglas Malcolm
From The Critics
Langan uses his personal experience as a practicing attorney to lend a degree of realism to this legal mystery.
—Bob Spear

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781594146640
  • Publisher: Cengage Gale
  • Publication date: 2/28/2008
  • Pages: 301
  • Product dimensions: 5.99 (w) x 8.77 (h) x 0.98 (d)

Meet the Author

Mike Langan writes novels that draw on his experience as a former litigator in Washington, D.C., and Syracuse, N.Y. He received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, where he was notes editor of the Law Review. Before becoming a lawyer, Mike received his M.F.A. in creative writing from George Mason University, where he was a graduate fellow, and his B.A. in philosophy from Colgate University, from which he graduated cum laude. He has published several short stories and legal articles, and has taught college courses in both English and law. He lives with his wife and two daughters in the Syracuse area. Dark Horse is his first novel. His second novel, Ready for the Defense, will be released later in 2008.

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  • Posted January 9, 2009

    Entertaining¿

    Dark Horse
    Mike Langan
    Five Star, 2008
    ISBN: 1594146640
    5 stars
    Entertaining¿
    Mike Logan draws readers into the intrigue of the legal system. Nicky Rigopoulos has the reputation of ambulance chaser, but that does not stop him for running for judge. Knowing he is the prime suspect in the death of his campaign manager, Nicky begins his search for the real killer.
    Dark Horse is Mike Langan at his finest. This book is fast-paced and action-packed. Nicky is a humorous character in his own sleazy way. Dark Horse is an entertaining whodunit that mystery fans will love.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2008

    GREAT Book!!

    Great book, I cannot believe it is Langen's first book!! When is the next book coming out?? Great read, I couldn't put it down and finished it within two days.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2008

    Impressive First Book

    Dark Horse is an impressive first novel. The best part of the book is the dialogue between the characters which is witty, funny, and sharp. The ending is unpredictable and as I read the book, I had to keep guessing as to who was the killer. The book is sarcastic and irreverent, which makes for some hilarious scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and was excited to see that the author wrote another book, Ready for the Defense , which is supposed to be out later this year!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 28, 2008

    Darker Opponent

    Nicky Rigopoulos is my anti-hero! From the start, I was smitten with Mr. Smoothie's acerbic wit and disarming charm. I couldn't wait to hear his smart retorts and sarcastic quips! Not only did Nicky exude sex appeal and power, but also genuine atonement. With each colorful character Nicky met, I kept trying to peg the killer but it wasn't till the end that I found out.Wrongfully accused a murderer, the dark horse running candidate must contend with a darker opponent!

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  • Posted December 9, 2008

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    fun amateur sleuth

    In Syracuse, New York personal injury lawyer Nicky Rigopoulos wants no problem cases interfering with his efforts to become a judge thus he settles for less than his clients deserve when even his partner Lottie Magnarella argues with him that he behaves unethically. Although married to the trophy wife that a hot shot attorney wannabe judge needs, Nicky is a first class womanizer to include at one time Lottie. His spouse knows what he is and does not mind as long as he keeps her in a luxurious lifestyle as she is a man-eater. ---- Nicky¿s chances of landing on the bench sink totally when Lottie is found dead he is the prime suspect as just a few hours earlier they had a public brouhaha over his settling a case for her. Not trusting cops or lawyers as he knows both groups too well, Nicky investigates only to have the police believe he also killed his spouse and one of his lovers. ---- Once you get past the amateur sleuth paradox compounded in this case by the protagonist having strong connections and money, DARK LADY is a terrific whodunit. The story line is fast-paced as Nicky struggles to stay one step ahead of the police while feeling one step behind the culprit. Adding to the fun is that the lead character is the epitome of sleazy lawyer so that readers have mixed feelings as he deserves the worse though he is innocent. ---- Harriet Klausner

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