Legal Tender - (Rosato & Associates) by Lisa Scottoline (Paperback)

About the Book

Benedetta "Bennie" Rosato is a maverick lawyer who prosecutes police misconduct and excessive-force cases, and business at her firm of Rosato & Biscardi has never been better. Then, without warning, a savage murder tears the firm apart. All evidence points to Bennie, who has motive aplenty and an unconfirmable alibi. To prove her innocence, Bennie probes deep into the murder. Then another killing takes place--a crime punishable by death. Running for her life, Bennie is a fugitive armed only with her wits and courage. She will find the real killer--or die trying.

Book Synopsis

In the second thrilling novel in New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & Associates series, a successful lawyer now finds herself on the opposite side of the bench when she's framed for murder.

Benedetta "Bennie" Rosato is a maverick lawyer who prosecutes police misconduct and excessive-force cases, and business at her firm has never been better.

Then, without warning, a savage murder tears the firm apart. All evidence points to Bennie, who has motive aplenty and an unconfirmable alibi. Her world turns upside down as the lawyer becomes the client and the cops she once prosecuted are now after her with a vengeance.

To prove her innocence, Bennie probes deep into the murder. Then another killing takes place. Running for her life, Bennie is a fugitive armed only with her wits and courage. She will find the real killer--or die trying.

From the Back Cover

Benedetta "Bennie" Rosato is a maverick lawyer who prosecutes police misconduct and excessive-force cases, and business at her firm has never been better.

Then, without warning, a savage murder tears the firm apart. All evidence points to Bennie, who has motive aplenty and an unconfirmable alibi. Her world turns upside down as the lawyer becomes the client and the cops she once prosecuted are now after her with a vengeance.

To prove her innocence, Bennie probes deep into the murder. Then another killing takes place. Running for her life, Bennie is a fugitive armed only with her wits and courage. She will find the real killer--or die trying.

Review Quotes

"Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a master's touch in the courtroom." - David Baldacci
"Fast-paced with an ample supply of attitude." - Time
"Full of surprises." - USA Today
Praise for the Rosato series is unanimous: "So many plot twists the pages seem to turn themselves." - People
"Lisa's stories are filled with suspense, her characters are compelling, and her humor cuts to the heart of the issue with laser-like accuracy." - Janet Evanovich
"Scottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn." - Harlan Coben