03/30/2015
In bestseller Martini’s busy 13th Paul Madriani novel (after 2011’s Trader of Secrets), the California lawyer takes on the seemingly hopeless case of reporter Alex Ives, who’s accused of DUI and causing the car crash that killed high-powered Washington, D.C., attorney Olinda Serna. Madriani and his team—partner Harry Hinds and investigator Herman Diggs—follow clues that suggest the accident was staged and Ives was the victim of a honey trap. Then the people who may have answers start dying, and Ives, Madriani, and his colleagues become targets. A plethora of complications include Serna’s powerful boss, Cletus Proffit, trying to contain fallout from her death; a mysterious man with an eagle-head cane pulling congressional strings; and the machinations of Lang-Jian Cheng, the head of China’s foreign intelligence unit. Martini expertly pulls all the threads together as Madriani navigates an assortment of physical and professional challenges. Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM. (May)
Steve Martini writes first-rate legal thrillers. His plotting is expert, his characters vivid and alive. His courtroom scenes are rich and credible, and so are his villains. . . . Paul Madriani makes a likable and convincing David among the goliaths of crime, corporations and government.
Praise for Steve Martini: “Action-packed fun.
A terrific series. . . . Steve Martini is an expert at good old-fashioned, gimmick-free storytelling.
Steve Martini writes first-rate legal thrillers. His plotting is expert, his characters vivid and alive. His courtroom scenes are rich and credible, and so are his villains. . . . Paul Madriani makes a likable and convincing David among the goliaths of crime, corporations and government.
One of the most charismatic defense attorneys in thriller fiction. Madriani is a guy who won’t quit. . . . Best of all, he’s got the heart of a lion: protective, humane, courageous-that makes him such great fun to watch.
Martini’s proven formula for best-seller success combines the appeal of the legal thriller (Martini is a former prosecutor) with the high-concept adventure of, say, Vince Flynn and James Rollins.
You like Law & Order? Or, even a John Grisham novel? Well, Steve Martini is one of the best of the best when it comes to crime thrillers.
Martini expertly pulls all the threads together as Madriani navigates an assortment of physical and professional challenges.” — Publishers Weekly
Praise for Steve Martini: “Action-packed fun.” — Oklahoma City Oklahoman
“You like Law & Order? Or, even a John Grisham novel? Well, Steve Martini is one of the best of the best when it comes to crime thrillers.” — Asbury Park Press
“A terrific series. . . . Steve Martini is an expert at good old-fashioned, gimmick-free storytelling.” — Steve Berry
“Martini’s proven formula for best-seller success combines the appeal of the legal thriller (Martini is a former prosecutor) with the high-concept adventure of, say, Vince Flynn and James Rollins.” — Booklist
“Entertaining... Intriguing premise... Compelling courtroom scenes display a sophisticated knowledge of legal trench warfare.” — Publishers Weekly
“One of the most charismatic defense attorneys in thriller fiction. Madriani is a guy who won’t quit. . . . Best of all, he’s got the heart of a lion: protective, humane, courageous-that makes him such great fun to watch.” — Linda Fairstein
“Steve Martini writes first-rate legal thrillers. His plotting is expert, his characters vivid and alive. His courtroom scenes are rich and credible, and so are his villains. . . . Paul Madriani makes a likable and convincing David among the goliaths of crime, corporations and government.” — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
Martini’s proven formula for best-seller success combines the appeal of the legal thriller (Martini is a former prosecutor) with the high-concept adventure of, say, Vince Flynn and James Rollins.
Dan Woren takes special care as he narrates Martini's most recent legal thriller, guiding listeners carefully down the complicated path of its nightmare tale. We’ve all grown dependent on the gadgets in our cars and homes such as cruise control, DVR, and anti-burglary devices. But what if someone could use them to harm us? Woren plays many roles in this novel about an innocent young man who is being defended by attorney Paul Madriani after his car kills a successful lawyer who knew the secrets of powerful people. Woren's performance is pitch-perfect, and this is one of Martini's best dramas in years. M.S. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine