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The Judge

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(Book #4 in the Paul Madriani Series)

By Martin Gilens

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Book Overview

An explosive new thriller from the mega-bestselling author of Undue Influence. Judge Armando The Coconut Acosta is arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution, and few, including attorney Paul Madriani, who has a long history of enmity with the judge, are sympathetic. But when Acosta's defense attorney is forced off the case, Paul must step in and defend the judge. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0515119644

Release Date:November 1996

Publisher:Berkley

Length:512 Pages

Weight:0.38 lbs.

Dimensions:6.7" x 1.1" x 4.2"

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Rated 5 stars
(4 1/2) One of the Best Paul Madriani Stories

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 12, 2004

It is always an interesting experience to read an early book in a series that I have recently discovered and see how both the characters and the author's style have evolved in his later works when compared to those early efforts. In some instances the central character's evolution has been so extensive that their early incarnation is hardly recognizable; in many cases the author has gotten increasingly formulaic in the storylines...

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Rated 5 stars
An impressive legal thriller

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 2, 2000

This book is a winner!!! This is the third book from Martini that I have read and the second featuring Paul Mandriani - this novel is the best of the three. Martini has spun an impressive legal thriller, with an intriguing cast of characters and plenty of action, suspense and plot twists. The Judge is written from the perspective of Mandriani, a lawyer who somewhat reluctantly finds himself defending a judge he does not...

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Rated 5 stars
Martini continues his winning streak

By Thriftbooks.com User, June 1, 2000

For Martini fans, this one doesn't let down. If you've never read Martini, you should start. "The Judge" creates suspense, plot twists and is very enjoyable. I have not read a bad Martini book yet.

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Rated 5 stars
A TRUE Legal Thriller...

By Thriftbooks.com User, January 20, 2000

If you are a fan of 'Legal Thriller' books, and have NOT readSteve Martini, NOW is the time to get to know attorney Paul Madriani.Like most people I enjoy Grisham -- however NOBODY writes a better clear-cut legal thriller than Martini. I first caught the bug with 'Compelling Evidence' and I've been hooked. I'm not a big fan of novels written in 'first person' but I don't mind it in this case because of how GOOD Martini's...

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Rated 5 stars
Humorous, fast-paced story

By Thriftbooks.com User, July 11, 1999

Great plot that has new twists and turns as the book progresses. Martini is a master of words and surprise endings...Bet ya won't guess the killer. Enjoy!!!!

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