The Vendetta Defense - (Rosato & Associates) by Lisa Scottoline (Paperback)

About the Book

Lawyer Judy Carrier agrees to defend an old Italian pigeon-keeper accused of murder, but the complexities of the case, which centers on a fifty-year-old vendetta, leave her in doubt of her ability to mount a convincing defense.

Book Synopsis

"Scottoline knows the simple yet magical secret at the heart of compelling suspense fiction." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

In the sixth riveting thriller in #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & Associates series, a lawyer is handed the case that could make her career--and jeopardize her life.

Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony," who freely admits to killing his lifelong enemy in order to settle a personal vendetta. Her client's guilt, however, is only the beginning of Judy's problems. The victim's family wants revenge and is determined to finish off Pigeon Tony and Judy before the case goes to trial. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law.

In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and a lot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone will see justice done, it's this gutsy girl who will risk everything to win--including her life.

Review Quotes

"Scottoline writes with ... genuine snap, producing smartly structured mystery thrillers." - Entertainment Weekly
"Scottoline's satisfying mix of mischief, sex appeal, action and legal analysis justifies her wide following." - Publishers Weekly
Scottoline... is willing and able to redefine for this generation the phrase Philadelphia lawyer... the funniest of all the lawyer writers. - Philadelphia Inquirer