Book Overview
DID CANADA'S FAVORITE RADIO HOST COMMIT MURDER Kevin Brace, Canada's most famous radio personality, stands in the door of his luxury condominium, hands covered in blood, and announces to his newspaper delivery man: "I killed her." His wife lies dead in the bathtub, fatally stabbed. It would appear to be an open-and-shut case. The trouble is, Brace refuses to talk to anyone -- including his own lawyer -- after muttering those incriminating words. With the discovery that the victim was actually a self-destructive alcoholic, the appearance of strange fingerprints at the crime scene, and a revealing courtroom crossexamination, the seemingly simple case takes on all the complexities of a hotly contested murder trial. Meantime, much to everyone's surprise, the Leafs are making an unlikely run for the Stanley Cup.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1416592865
ISBN13:9781416592860
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:Touchstone Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.98 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
What a find!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Other reviewers have outlined the plot, which delivers as many twists as a corkscrew. The book is well paced and the characters fully developed: the detectives; the accused and his family; the prosecutor, and witness Mr. Gurdial Singh; none are cardboard characters or placeholders. It was a rare pleasure to read, and I hope for more novels from this very talented author.
Really Captivating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Fantastic first novel. Even the "minor" characters came to life and the plot unfolded in a captivating way ... couldn't put the book down. One of the best books I've read in some time. I can't wait for his next novel!
Couldn't Put It Down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
We loved this book because it was fun to read. Details are so well written that it is easy to visualize the story. The characters are well developed, believable, and the ending isn't predictable. You don't have to be Canadian or a Maple Leafs fan to get the humor. Hope to meet Greene and Kennicott again and again. They get into your bones like old friends.
I Can't Wait for the Next in the Series
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Somehow the cover of this book interested me as I walked through the library. I read the first paragraph and I was taken. I could not put it down. The characters were all so interesting. It seems like Mr Rotenberg has thought of these folks for a long time and was anxious to give them life. The plot moved around some. It began to unwind slowly, but as the book progressed the action sped up. I do not want to give away the story but pay attention to the side characters. Also the court room scenes were insightful. One can tell Mr. Rotenberg was a trial lawyer. He showed what was going on in a very clear manner. The ending was a little convuluted but I did not mind it because I did not want it to end.
Wow! Couldn't put it down...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a terrific book. It's got a rich cast of characters - created with such insight into human nature that they seem like people you know. The plot is inventive and multi-layered. This is not your usual "Just the facts M'aam" linear mystery. It's a mystery for smart people. I loved it.
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