The Washington Post - Dennis Drabelle
…engaging…Sheehan brings the three-way jousting of a criminal trial—defense attorney vs. district attorney vs. judge—to blazing life. The Lawyer's Lawyer is a sobering reminder that, more than we might realize, every trial is not only a showcase of the lawyers' skills, but also a chance for them to work out personal motives.
From the Publisher
"Sheehan has written another thriller with some great courtroom scenes."-The Oklahoman, on The Lawyer's Lawyer
"[Sheehan] is especially good whenever he takes us into a courtroom.... Sheehan brings the three-way jousting of a criminal trial...to blazing life."-The Washington Post, on The Lawyer's Lawyer
Sheehan's latest novel reads like a hearty, delicious stew. As you dig into each bit of this legal mystery, you come away savoring each part. The plot is well crafted, the characters are authentic, gritty and sympathetic and the story's theme is crystal clear. Combined with Sheehan's efficient storytelling, this story moves the heart.-RT Book Reviews, on The Lawyer's Lawyer
"Sheehan...writes with bleak clarity...but there's a touch of the poet in his voice."-The New York Times, on The Mayor of Lexington Avenue
"This is a debut novel but it reads like it was written by a master of the genre."-Nelson DeMiller, on The Mayor of Lexington Avenue
"Here's a legal thriller that's so good it instantly leaves Grisham and the gang choking on its dust..."-Booklist, on The Mayor of Lexington Avenue
"To Kill A Mockingbird on steroids..."-Chicago Tribune, on The Mayor of Lexington Avenue
"An assured, elegant, suspenseful courtroom thriller."
Kirkus Reviews, on The Law of Second Chances
"Fast moving and tightly written...boasts a gripping story and characters who will make the reader care. Al in all, a stylish and engaging novel."
Richard North Patterson, on The Law of Second Chances
"Compelling."
New York Law Journal, on The Law of Second Chances
"As a writer, Sheehan, a former trial lawyer, bears comparison to Scott Turow: his books are noteworthy not just for their intricate plotting but also for their literary finesse."-Booklist, on The Lawyer's Lawyer
"THE LAWYER'S LAWYER grabbed me from the beginning, and kept me ensnared the entire time. Full of engrossing characters, touching friendships, heart shaking twists and high stakes courtroom action, THE LAWYER'S LAWYER sets the bar quite high for this year's batch of Legal Thrillers."-The Guilded Earlobe, on The Lawyer's Lawyer (audiobook)
on The Lawyer's Lawyer Booklist
As a writer, Sheehan, a former trial lawyer, bears comparison to Scott Turow: his books are noteworthy not just for their intricate plotting but also for their literary finesse.
South Florida Sun Sentinel
THE LAWYER'S LAWYER keeps the tension high as it delivers a thoughtful look at the law and how an attorney has a duty to his client, no matter the cost.... [Sheehan] shows his his affinity for making the intricacies of a police investigation and the resulting trial exciting.
RT Book Reviews
Sheehan's latest novel reads like a hearty, delicious stew. As you dig into each bit of this legal mystery, you come away savoring each part. The plot is well crafted, the characters are authentic, gritty and sympathetic and the story's theme is crystal clear. Combined with Sheehan's efficient storytelling, this story moves the heart.
The Oklahoman
"Sheehan has written another thriller with some great courtroom scenes."
Nelson DeMille
"This is a debut novel but it reads like it was written by a master of the genre."
The Washington Post
"[Sheehan] is especially good whenever he takes us into a courtroom.... Sheehan brings the three-way jousting of a criminal trial...to blazing life."
The New York Times
"Sheehan...writes with bleak clarity...but there's a touch of the poet in his voice."
Richard North Patterson
"Fast moving and tightly written...boasts a gripping story and characters who will make the reader care. Al in all, a stylish and engaging novel."
The Guilded Earlobe
"THE LAWYER'S LAWYER grabbed me from the beginning, and kept me ensnared the entire time. Full of engrossing characters, touching friendships, heart shaking twists and high stakes courtroom action, THE LAWYER'S LAWYER sets the bar quite high for this year's batch of Legal Thrillers."
New York Law Journal
"Compelling."
Chicago Tribune
"To Kill A Mockingbird on steroids..."
on The Mayor of Lexington Avenue Booklist
"Here's a legal thriller that's so good it instantly leaves Grisham and the gang choking on its dust..."
Nelson DeMiller
"This is a debut novel but it reads like it was written by a master of the genre."
The Tampa Bay Times
[Sheehan] does a fine job of depicting both the surreal nightmare of such an event and the inexorable pressure on law enforcement to arrest those responsible at any and all costs.
Bookreporter
[L]eaves the reader wanting more.... a remarkable and ingenious plot.... Sheehan's writing is part John Grisham, part Erle Stanley Gardner.
New York Law Journal - New York Legal Journal
"Compelling."
on THE LAWYER'S LAWYER Booklist
As a writer, Sheehan, a former trial lawyer, bears comparison to Scott Turow: his books are noteworthy not just for their intricate plotting but also for their literary finesse.
Booklist
As a writer, Sheehan, a former trial lawyer, bears comparison to Scott Turow: his books are noteworthy not just for their intricate plotting but also for their literary finesse.
