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robinhigdon's review
2.0
the audio was all right. the actions of the characters did not seem realistic in some areas
gmh711's review against another edition
4.0
A work of fiction that could have come straight from the headlines of #metoo, Harvey Weinstein, and shady Wall Street deals. A rising female judge is intimidated and blackmailed while adjudicating a sexual harassment lawsuit against a ridesharing startup & its CEO. She hires a PI to find out who is behind the threats. As they learn more, the judge will have to decide how far she is willing to go and do the ends justify the means? It's a real page turner with short chapters that I couldn't put down.
Thanks to firsttoread.com for the opportunity to read the ARC.
Thanks to firsttoread.com for the opportunity to read the ARC.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
In his latest legal thriller, Joseph Finder takes readers into the world of a well-meaning judge whose selection to hear a case may have paved the way for countless troubles, both legal and personal. Judge Juliana Brody is a respectable member of the Massachusetts bench, so much so that she has been asked to speak at a conference in Chicago. When she lets down her guard and becomes involved with a man at her hotel, she can only presume that the dalliance will be a secret she can keep. However, upon returning to Boston to begin hearing a sexual harassment case, things take a definite turn for the worse. During a routine motion, one of the defence counsel turns out to be the man Brody thought she would never see again. Adding to the panic, she is blackmailed to dismiss the case, or face the possibly that a tape of her activities will leak and ruin her career. Taking a strong-arm approach, Judge Brody refuses to bow to the pressure ands begins looking deeper into the case to see if she can determine what’s going on. A start-up ride-share app seems to be targeting its in-house counsel, with the CEO seeking sexual favours from his new hire. Could this be the impetus behind trying to force her to rule a specific way? As the story progresses, Juliana Brody is pulled into the middle of her teenage son’s own issues, as well as facing her husband and admitting her affair before it becomes public. However, the pressure her her to dismiss the case gets stronger and those around her begin to turn up injured or dead. Facing the ultimate consequences, Brody must decide if her life is worth sacrificing for this case, and just who is pulling the strings in this legal matter. Dodging people in the shadows while also trying to protect her family, Brody begins to wonder if justice is worth losing it all. Finder crafts an interesting story that will pull thriller fans into the middle of the complex web. Recommended for those who love a good story that will not let up as the twists and turns intensify.
I have long enjoyed many of the novels Joseph Finder has published, keeping legal issues in the Boston area fresh and exciting. This was a new spin, using a judge as his protagonist, pushing through the depths of a legal quagmire whose path is anything but straightforward. Juliana Brody finds herself living with the guilt of an affair, only to discover that it might be part of a larger plot to strong-arm her decision on a seemingly unknown case. With a family to support and reputation to uphold, her dalliance will soon be the least of her concerns. Peeling back the onion of this case, Brody learns that she is a key part of a larger conspiracy, however unintended. Her decisions from the bench will have larger and more lucrative impacts in the months to come and all she need do is push the case into the legal refuse bin. However, she is stubborn and wants justice over the easy way out. Finder pushes her to the limits as she seeks to see what is before her, as well as all the hidden traps that await. Surrounded by a cast of interesting characters, Brody’s decisions will be complex and all-encompassing. Others prove to be interesting insertions into the plot that is evolving from the outset, keeping the reader wondering what lurks in the shadows and whether there could be some larger purpose for bullying a sitting judge. With some interesting legal discussions and thrills that do not stop until the final pages, Finder has crafted an interesting story that cannot be put down, even if its ending might push the limits for some readers. Not to be missed and a wonderful quick read for those who are dedicated to the cause.
Kudos, Mr. Finder, for a great read and interesting set of ideas. I hope others will take the time to find this book and see that it is worth the hype it has received.
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A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
I have long enjoyed many of the novels Joseph Finder has published, keeping legal issues in the Boston area fresh and exciting. This was a new spin, using a judge as his protagonist, pushing through the depths of a legal quagmire whose path is anything but straightforward. Juliana Brody finds herself living with the guilt of an affair, only to discover that it might be part of a larger plot to strong-arm her decision on a seemingly unknown case. With a family to support and reputation to uphold, her dalliance will soon be the least of her concerns. Peeling back the onion of this case, Brody learns that she is a key part of a larger conspiracy, however unintended. Her decisions from the bench will have larger and more lucrative impacts in the months to come and all she need do is push the case into the legal refuse bin. However, she is stubborn and wants justice over the easy way out. Finder pushes her to the limits as she seeks to see what is before her, as well as all the hidden traps that await. Surrounded by a cast of interesting characters, Brody’s decisions will be complex and all-encompassing. Others prove to be interesting insertions into the plot that is evolving from the outset, keeping the reader wondering what lurks in the shadows and whether there could be some larger purpose for bullying a sitting judge. With some interesting legal discussions and thrills that do not stop until the final pages, Finder has crafted an interesting story that cannot be put down, even if its ending might push the limits for some readers. Not to be missed and a wonderful quick read for those who are dedicated to the cause.
Kudos, Mr. Finder, for a great read and interesting set of ideas. I hope others will take the time to find this book and see that it is worth the hype it has received.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/248185-a-book-for-all-seasons
hazelbright's review against another edition
4.0
I've read plenty of legal thrillers, but never one from the perspective of a judge, which made this book quite interesting and compelling. Finder's novel really illustrates how vulnerable a judge can be, and how crucial judges are to a fair judiciary. I love Finder, and really enjoyed this one.
confusible's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book for free through Penguin's First to Read Program. It definitely kept me engaged and went in a few directions I didn't expect. I really enjoyed the protagonist Judge Brody, she was a complex character with virtues and faults that were at war with one another throughout the novel. I also appreciated her Duncan's relationship and seeing how they coped during her struggles. I would definitely read another Finder book if I were in the mood for a thriller.
aetataureate's review against another edition
4.0
I grabbed this on a whim then really liked it! Exceeded even medium-high expectations.
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