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Solomon vs. Lord #3
Kill All the Lawyers
They're the legal world's oddest couple—a shorts-and-sandals beach bum and a Coral Gables blue blood. Maybe the only thing keeping them from killing each other is that they're on the same side.
It starts with a 300-pound marlin stuck in his front door. Even by South Florida standards, where murderers outnumber mosquitoes, this registers as weird. And it's not long before Steve Solomon figures out who's making the bizarre threats. But how can he explain to his partner why an ex-client wants him dead? Victoria Lord was used to Steve's cutting legal corners to win, but breaking the law to lose was downright unethical, even for Steve. Now Solomon & Lord is being bashed on local radio and a celebrity shrink with a homicidal me-first philosophy wants to be Steve's new best friend. With a killer on the loose and legal disaster looming, is Steve's lover and law partner about to walk out on him? Is this the end of Solomon & Lord?
It starts with a 300-pound marlin stuck in his front door. Even by South Florida standards, where murderers outnumber mosquitoes, this registers as weird. And it's not long before Steve Solomon figures out who's making the bizarre threats. But how can he explain to his partner why an ex-client wants him dead? Victoria Lord was used to Steve's cutting legal corners to win, but breaking the law to lose was downright unethical, even for Steve. Now Solomon & Lord is being bashed on local radio and a celebrity shrink with a homicidal me-first philosophy wants to be Steve's new best friend. With a killer on the loose and legal disaster looming, is Steve's lover and law partner about to walk out on him? Is this the end of Solomon & Lord?
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First published August 29, 2006
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MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
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Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
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“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
ORDER FROM AMAZON HERE.
ORDER FROM BARNES & NOBLE HERE.
ORDER FROM BOOKSHOP HERE.
**********************************************;
Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
You may ORDER HERE.
ALSO AVAILABLE: BUM DEAL.
“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
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November 18, 2024
Characters, plot, language, all of them remind of San Antonio and his so-called cops.
Half serious, half comedy, it's the human kindness which makes the book quite valuable. Three and a half stars would probably suit better this little silly story...
Half serious, half comedy, it's the human kindness which makes the book quite valuable. Three and a half stars would probably suit better this little silly story...
June 24, 2020
Meh - the plot was predictable and while I found the character of Steve Solomon OK, the character of his partner and girlfriend Victoria Lord was so aggrevating to me that at times I was strongly tempted to abandon the book all together. She is supposed to be a smart woman & a lawyer but all she does is worry about her relationship & think about buying things. Not once do we see her working (except for the one episode where she is representing Steve)! When her partner becomes embroiled in a bad situation with a former client, does she think about how to help make the situation better? No, she worries that he doesn't want to buy a condo with her.
July 28, 2011
I truly love this series. Steve Solomon, a tall, sarcastic, defense lawyer from Miami, is living the Margaritaville lifestyle while defending half-baked crooks alongside his Prada wearing, Presbyterian girlfriend, Victoria. Together they are raising his autistic nephew whose got a worse mouth than his uncle and seems to solve the cases before they do. In this installment they're now facing a new threat: one of Steve's former clients who is just out of prison and through his radio show is airing out all of Steve's dirty laundry, and setting him up for one epic fall.
But then again, this is Steve. And when isn't he about to have an epic fall.
Cute, right? Listen, if you've read the earlier books you'll know this is a fast-paced, delightfully funny, surprisingly sweet, sometimes overly dramatic but what about South Florida isn't kind of story. Levine has an obvious knack for the courtroom drama, but with Steve Solomon and his lovably dysfunctional family sitting smack at the center of it all you can see that he is just as apt at never losing the heart of his story.
But then again, this is Steve. And when isn't he about to have an epic fall.
Cute, right? Listen, if you've read the earlier books you'll know this is a fast-paced, delightfully funny, surprisingly sweet, sometimes overly dramatic but what about South Florida isn't kind of story. Levine has an obvious knack for the courtroom drama, but with Steve Solomon and his lovably dysfunctional family sitting smack at the center of it all you can see that he is just as apt at never losing the heart of his story.
January 19, 2025
The third novel in the Solomon & Lord series. More violent and darker than the previous two but nevertheless excellent.
December 5, 2008
As usual, Steve Solomon is in trouble. this time he has a homicidal former client on his case. The client is a psychologist who wrangles a court order to get Solomon to have to attend anger management sessions with him. However, this psychologist is pretty much a nutcase himself and Steve did a legal no-no to get him put in jail, an act of client betrayal that Steve's fiance is shocked when she hears (though readers of this series should not be)
Quirky as always, Solomon just keeps getting in more and more trouble. To make things worse, his druggie sister gets out of jail and she wants to regain custody of Steve's nephew Bobby.
Steve's someday mother-in-law is being fleeced by a con man. thirteen year old Bobby is hot for a rather "fast" girl from school. A Marlin is stuck through his front door. His secretary is having underwear clad wrestling matches with her probation officer in the office. The twin super models want him to sue because they claim the after pics in a breast augmentation advertisement are theirs (pulling up their shirts-- "See!")
There's no real mystery in this story. Rather, it is another fun romp through the culture of Florida with anti-Jewish and anti-gentile humor abounding. Steve's scoundrel of a father has chosen to return to his orthodox Jewish roots, his sister has "found Jesus" and his nephew has discovered girls. Steve's clients, as always, have cases more comical than anything television viewers might see on Boston Legal.
One interesting thing I learned from this book was about the Shakespearean quote "Kill the lawyers." In one verbal sparring match (of which there are many) the villain uses the quote to demean lawyers and Steve explains that the quote is almost always taken out of context. Steve takes the time to explain that the character who utters that phrase in the play is attempting to overthrow the government and one of the first steps is to eliminate the legal system. Interesting factoid to store away.
Highly recommend this book-- but will note that the language and though not explicit sex- the sexual references abound and frank discussion of sexual promiscuity, child molestation occurs. There is also a rather crude bikini waxing scene as Victoria is present while her mom gets a bikini wax, something I cannot imagine ever happening between a mother and a daughter.. but then, what do I know.
If Carl Hiassan wrote about lawyers, this would be the sort of stuff he would write. Fun until the end.
Quirky as always, Solomon just keeps getting in more and more trouble. To make things worse, his druggie sister gets out of jail and she wants to regain custody of Steve's nephew Bobby.
Steve's someday mother-in-law is being fleeced by a con man. thirteen year old Bobby is hot for a rather "fast" girl from school. A Marlin is stuck through his front door. His secretary is having underwear clad wrestling matches with her probation officer in the office. The twin super models want him to sue because they claim the after pics in a breast augmentation advertisement are theirs (pulling up their shirts-- "See!")
There's no real mystery in this story. Rather, it is another fun romp through the culture of Florida with anti-Jewish and anti-gentile humor abounding. Steve's scoundrel of a father has chosen to return to his orthodox Jewish roots, his sister has "found Jesus" and his nephew has discovered girls. Steve's clients, as always, have cases more comical than anything television viewers might see on Boston Legal.
One interesting thing I learned from this book was about the Shakespearean quote "Kill the lawyers." In one verbal sparring match (of which there are many) the villain uses the quote to demean lawyers and Steve explains that the quote is almost always taken out of context. Steve takes the time to explain that the character who utters that phrase in the play is attempting to overthrow the government and one of the first steps is to eliminate the legal system. Interesting factoid to store away.
Highly recommend this book-- but will note that the language and though not explicit sex- the sexual references abound and frank discussion of sexual promiscuity, child molestation occurs. There is also a rather crude bikini waxing scene as Victoria is present while her mom gets a bikini wax, something I cannot imagine ever happening between a mother and a daughter.. but then, what do I know.
If Carl Hiassan wrote about lawyers, this would be the sort of stuff he would write. Fun until the end.
October 29, 2018
The bickering and chemistry between Steve and Victoria, that was so wonderfully portrayed In the first book, comes across annoying and juvenile in this book. Steve is no longer a charismatic leading man, but rather an over-grown juvenile. As for the central plot, I found the subject matter disturbing and certainly not an entertaining read. With such an entertaining couple, Victoria and Steve, I was sadden to see how the author reduce them to the selfish and childish individuals in this 3rd book of the Series. About halfway through the book I decide to skip to the last chapter, as I had no interest to continue reading about the twisted ways of Dr. Kreeger and the stupidity of the other characters. I really hope the author redeems himself and the next book does this main couple justice.
July 15, 2015
This was a make-or-break book for me. Either I was going to continue with the series or give up on it entirely.
In the prior books, Steve Solomon acted like a frat boy/jock on spring break. He started out that way here along with being so totally dense he was easily played by the antagonist. I almost gave up on the book because that just didn’t ring true for me. Solomon may not have edited the Law Review, but no one who passes the Bar exam is that dim.
Solomon and Victoria Lord, his partner in law and life, still bicker like jealous siblings. It gets tiring after a while, as does Solomon’s meshuga father and Lord’s self-centered mother, another thing that had me leaning toward giving up on these books.
I also had a problem with continuity one place in the book. Solomon’s hands are bound behind his back on one page, yet a few pages later, he’s able to grab a fishing gaff and swing it like a baseball bat. Perhaps I missed where he got his hands free, but after three readings of that chapter, I doubt it.
In the end, Solomon redeemed himself, putting it all on the line to save a child and wising (and growing) up more than expected. That made this book good enough to keep this series on my ‘To Read’ list but not ensure it a home there. The next book will tell.
In the prior books, Steve Solomon acted like a frat boy/jock on spring break. He started out that way here along with being so totally dense he was easily played by the antagonist. I almost gave up on the book because that just didn’t ring true for me. Solomon may not have edited the Law Review, but no one who passes the Bar exam is that dim.
Solomon and Victoria Lord, his partner in law and life, still bicker like jealous siblings. It gets tiring after a while, as does Solomon’s meshuga father and Lord’s self-centered mother, another thing that had me leaning toward giving up on these books.
I also had a problem with continuity one place in the book. Solomon’s hands are bound behind his back on one page, yet a few pages later, he’s able to grab a fishing gaff and swing it like a baseball bat. Perhaps I missed where he got his hands free, but after three readings of that chapter, I doubt it.
In the end, Solomon redeemed himself, putting it all on the line to save a child and wising (and growing) up more than expected. That made this book good enough to keep this series on my ‘To Read’ list but not ensure it a home there. The next book will tell.
February 15, 2009
Annoying, immature male character won't do what he is told - seems to have no sense at all. After 3 books of this same annoying individual I can't read anymore of these books. Why are men such idiots?
October 24, 2020
I loved this series, past tense. This one was so improbable and over dramatized to be silly. I think I am done.
February 20, 2017
In the third book of author Paul Levine's Solomon Vs. Lord series Steve and Victoria once again team up to create havoc within the legal community. "Kill All The Lawyers" pits Steve up against ex-con and ex-client Dr. William Kreeger. Steve "defended" Kreeger against manslaughter charges when one of his patients was found dead in his hot tub. After serving a six year sentence Kreeger is out of jail and hosting a call in radio show for psychiatric help. Kreeger knows what Steve really did during his trial and wants pay back for his six years. Steve wakes up one morning to find a 300 lb. marlin stuck through the peep hole of his front door. Unfortunately for Steve he allows his temper to get the best of him when he punches a "client" of his "secretary" Cece. Steve thinking Cece was in trouble punches Arnold Freskin knocking him down. Freskin a probation officer presses assault charges against Steve. When appearing in court the judge assigns Steve to get anger management control therapy with.....Dr. Bill Kreeger. Steve now realizes that Kreeger is out to get him by any means necessary. Meanwhile also in Steve's life, plans to move in together with Victoria keep get touchy and difficult. Victoria's mother Irene is getting cleaned out by a con man and Irene Lord goes to Steve for help not daughter Victoria. Steve has no clue his crazy drug addicted sister Janice is out of jail and secretly meeting nephew Bobby during several late nights. Bobby has also discovered his first crush, classmate- Maria Munoz-Goldberg. Bobby and Maria both 12, have several interactions that horrify Maria's parents in addition to Steve. Steve must concentrate on finding out the truth about Dr. Bill Kreeger. It was 20 years ago that Jim Beshears died falling off Kreeger's boat but was ruled an accident. Even the boat captain from that tragic event of 20 years ago died mysteriously. Steve is pretty sure Kreeger has killed at least three, and Bobby along with himself must be next. At every turn Kreeger seems to get the upper hand in confrontations with Steve. Victoria begins to be torn watching Steve battle with Kreeger. Victoria must question whether if she's in it for the long run with Steve. Author Paul Levine has wound a well crafted thriller that moves at a dizzying speed. Steve needs to keep moving 100 mph in this yarn to keep up with the falderal encompassing his life. Author Paul Levine is a master at creating some amazing characters that fit perfectly in his wildly weaving plots. This merry go round of crazy is extremely fast reading. I almost read this one in just one sitting. At just over 350 pages this thriller is non stop enjoyment. I must admit nephew Bobby is my favorite character in the Solomon Vs. Lord books. Bobby Solomon is a genius savant with a touch of autism. Bobby loves to speak his mind and scare people with his anagrams. Bobby has had a very hard life before Uncle Steve rescued him from the cage his mother kept him in. Along with Steve's off the wall ex-judge father Bobby is well cared for. Victoria even realizes with this book that she and Steve have created a real family for Bobby. However Bobby's mother may not allow that last for very long. Giving, "Kill All The lawyers", four stars out of a possible five stars. If I could I'd give it 4.5 stars. I thought the insane battle between Steve and Kreeger got somewhat out of hands at times. But is was really a very enjoyable read. This series from author Paul Levine is a DO NOT MISS ! (As is Levine's Lassiter series !) If you're not reading Paul Levine for thrillers, quickly check them out ! They are something special.
May 18, 2008
This is a solid entry into the series. It is a discussion on the meaning of truth, wrapped in a action packed thriller.It examines the length it is acceptable to stretch to achieve justice. Steve is the main character in this one since it is his past catching up with him. He is getting all the PR he can handle from a local radio host but none of it good. He helped put the man into jail years before, which is a problem since he was the man's defense lawyer. That would cause hard feelings with most people, and this radio host is a well known psychiatrist and author who is not going to let Steve off the hook. Steve must solve exactly how he got away with murder in the past to prevent more murders in the present, espcecially his own.
This one includes the great line by Steve's dad "lawyerin's like playing poker with ideas."
This one includes the great line by Steve's dad "lawyerin's like playing poker with ideas."
February 6, 2009
Solomon vs. Lord are back. He's a Jimmy Buffett lawyer who defends strippers and lowlifes and she's a Florida princess blue blood. A reviewer likens this series to Hepburn-Tracy screwball comedies and there are similarities. In this one Victoria Lord is a tad tiresome but Steve Solomon is in fine form. The story line is riveting and his family is as individual and hilarious as the previous book.
One of his clients is out of jail. This psychologist turned celebrity and radio host begins lambasting Solomon on his show. It becomes clear that Kreeger is out for revenge, not only on Solomon for landing him in jail, but that he's going to torture everyone associated with Solomon. In his endearingly, good-hearted, guy-stupid way, Solomon saves the day.
One of his clients is out of jail. This psychologist turned celebrity and radio host begins lambasting Solomon on his show. It becomes clear that Kreeger is out for revenge, not only on Solomon for landing him in jail, but that he's going to torture everyone associated with Solomon. In his endearingly, good-hearted, guy-stupid way, Solomon saves the day.
June 19, 2022
What happens when a lawyer, known for interesting interpretation of the law, deliberately tanks a case? What happens when a lawyer believes that his jailed client actually was guilty, and is continuing to do harm, when no one else does. In this case --third in the series of four (but, as usual and because of what the library owns/does not own, reading out of order) -- Steve Solomon does his best to keep his cool, not prove Dr. Bill right (we're all capable of murder to protect the ones we love), and keep his loved one close and safe. So far, so good!
July 7, 2016
Humor done well
Paul Levine writes a good yarn. Solomon Lord's a breezy, off-the-wall protagonist dealing with a lot of problems, most of them the result of his own big mouth and exacerbated by a "Justice" System with unbalanced scales, not to mention an equally off-kilter judge. Attorney Solomon is surrounded by a cast of equally zany characters. Even the villain is ineffectual enough not to be taken seriously. A great way to spend a summer afternoon in the hammock.
Paul Levine writes a good yarn. Solomon Lord's a breezy, off-the-wall protagonist dealing with a lot of problems, most of them the result of his own big mouth and exacerbated by a "Justice" System with unbalanced scales, not to mention an equally off-kilter judge. Attorney Solomon is surrounded by a cast of equally zany characters. Even the villain is ineffectual enough not to be taken seriously. A great way to spend a summer afternoon in the hammock.
July 17, 2020
The best part of this book is the tasteless but funny t-shirts worn by lawyer/hero Steve Solomon. The dialogue is mildly amusing. The characters are quirky and little more than that. Very little legal stuff going on, other than multiple arraignments for assaults perpetrated by Steve. The bad guy is a crude and shallow copy of Hannibal Lechter, and the ending is right out of a weak made-for-TV movie. In short, not the best or worst thing I've read lately!
September 10, 2012
I gotta tell ya. I wasn't fond of most of this book -- not til past 3/4 through when it started picking up speed.
It takes a long time to discover what happened between attorney and client, making parts difficult to understand.
It takes a long time to discover what happened between attorney and client, making parts difficult to understand.
October 8, 2012
Some pretty major changes to some of the characters backgrounds, like going from having a brother to being an only child... story slogged along slowly, fairly predictable. Not nearly as fun to read as the first in the series, Solomon vs. Lord.
October 19, 2015
Another book I couldn't put down
I enjoyed another Solomon adventure. Paul Levine did it again. These Solomon vs. Lord thrillers are such good reads, I'm captivated by each character. Can't wait to read the next one.
I enjoyed another Solomon adventure. Paul Levine did it again. These Solomon vs. Lord thrillers are such good reads, I'm captivated by each character. Can't wait to read the next one.
June 11, 2016
Can't recommend this book.
Definitely not for me, liked reading this author's Lassiter series but not this one. Some parts was gross and even didn't have anything to do with the plot.
Definitely not for me, liked reading this author's Lassiter series but not this one. Some parts was gross and even didn't have anything to do with the plot.
March 1, 2009
This book, in itself was fairly predictable, but Solomon's Laws interspersed throughout were often hilarious.
April 18, 2011
One of my favorite authors! I truly enjoy the Solomon vs. Lord series and the way Paul brings the characters to life!
January 25, 2012
Another fun addition to this series and whose characters are as quirky as Stephanie Plum and her crew or Hiaasen and his Florida pack.
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November 16, 2016Took awhile to slog through this book. Not much in the way of plot or action. Mainly character studies I guess. Don't think I will be looking for the next in this series.
February 13, 2017
What a silly, silly book.
April 12, 2011
I just love reading about Steve and Victoria. I can't never get enough.
August 19, 2024
Cartea face parte din seria "Solomon vs Lord" si a aparut in 2006. Eroii romanului sunt un cuplu de avocati din Florida ce impart sala de judecata dar si dormitorul. Impreuna sunt de neinvins si alcatuiesc un cuplu sexy.
Steve Solomon este rebel, incalca toate regulile si legile, purtand tricou cu inscriptia "Avocatii buni se descurca si numai in chiloti". Iar Victoria Lord este o blonda eleganta si stilata ce face "curat" dupa el.
Cand psihiatrul William Kreeger este eliberat din inchisoare, unde intrase din cauza lui Solomon, lucrurile se incurca si Steve isi da seama ca acesta vrea sa-l ucida drept razbunare.
Daca cei doi vor rezolva si acest caz ramane sa aflati citind cartea.
Pe buna dreptate ca in titlu avem "vs" si nu "&", asta pentru ca cei doi se afla mai mereu pe pozitii antagoniste. Victoria este de fapt "alpha-male-ul" relatiei, il pocneste pe Steve chiar si cu bata de baseball daca e nevoie. Nu-i place la el ca bea laptele din cutie si ca acapareaza telecomanda. Asta o face sa se gandeasca daca mai este o idee buna ca cei doi sa se mute impreuna. Sunt de parere ca aceastea sunt printre cele mai mici probleme care pot aparea intr-o relatie. Oricum, ideea mutatului fusese a ei, el doar ii spusese ca vor economisi bani si vor taia din drumuri. Grozav simt practic!
M-a amuzat faptul ca atunci cand vizioneaza case pentru a cumpara una intai vor sa incerce daca sunt rezistente arcurile de la pat. Bun criteriu!
Apoi am ras in hohote cand Victoria zice despre o poseta verde din piele de crocodil ca a costat 1500 de dolari. Iar Steve ii raspunde ca el stie pe cineva care aduce un crocodil intreg jupuit pentru 100.
Cei doi au o gramada de cazuri hilare iar cel mai cel dintre toate reprezinta patania unui client care da in judecata Biscayne Supermarket. Acesta folosise toaleta magazinului si se trezise lipit de colacul scaunului, care fusese in prealabil uns cu Krazy Glue de catre un nataflet "marca Palahniuk". Paramedicii folosisera o lampa de sudura ca sa topeasca adezivul iar clientul ramasese jupuit in forma unui semicerc pe partea dorsala.
Cartea este deocheata rau si intreaga actiune este o distractie continua, la fiecare pagina cititorul razand in hohote. Rar se mai gaseste un autor cu un simt al umorului atat de dezvoltat.
Sper sa mai gasesc asadar carti traduse din aceasta serie. Le voi citi garantat si vi le recomand cu tarie. Este cartea "go-to" cu care nu dai gres daca vrei atat thriller cat si umor.
Steve Solomon este rebel, incalca toate regulile si legile, purtand tricou cu inscriptia "Avocatii buni se descurca si numai in chiloti". Iar Victoria Lord este o blonda eleganta si stilata ce face "curat" dupa el.
Cand psihiatrul William Kreeger este eliberat din inchisoare, unde intrase din cauza lui Solomon, lucrurile se incurca si Steve isi da seama ca acesta vrea sa-l ucida drept razbunare.
Daca cei doi vor rezolva si acest caz ramane sa aflati citind cartea.
Pe buna dreptate ca in titlu avem "vs" si nu "&", asta pentru ca cei doi se afla mai mereu pe pozitii antagoniste. Victoria este de fapt "alpha-male-ul" relatiei, il pocneste pe Steve chiar si cu bata de baseball daca e nevoie. Nu-i place la el ca bea laptele din cutie si ca acapareaza telecomanda. Asta o face sa se gandeasca daca mai este o idee buna ca cei doi sa se mute impreuna. Sunt de parere ca aceastea sunt printre cele mai mici probleme care pot aparea intr-o relatie. Oricum, ideea mutatului fusese a ei, el doar ii spusese ca vor economisi bani si vor taia din drumuri. Grozav simt practic!
M-a amuzat faptul ca atunci cand vizioneaza case pentru a cumpara una intai vor sa incerce daca sunt rezistente arcurile de la pat. Bun criteriu!
Apoi am ras in hohote cand Victoria zice despre o poseta verde din piele de crocodil ca a costat 1500 de dolari. Iar Steve ii raspunde ca el stie pe cineva care aduce un crocodil intreg jupuit pentru 100.
Cei doi au o gramada de cazuri hilare iar cel mai cel dintre toate reprezinta patania unui client care da in judecata Biscayne Supermarket. Acesta folosise toaleta magazinului si se trezise lipit de colacul scaunului, care fusese in prealabil uns cu Krazy Glue de catre un nataflet "marca Palahniuk". Paramedicii folosisera o lampa de sudura ca sa topeasca adezivul iar clientul ramasese jupuit in forma unui semicerc pe partea dorsala.
Cartea este deocheata rau si intreaga actiune este o distractie continua, la fiecare pagina cititorul razand in hohote. Rar se mai gaseste un autor cu un simt al umorului atat de dezvoltat.
Sper sa mai gasesc asadar carti traduse din aceasta serie. Le voi citi garantat si vi le recomand cu tarie. Este cartea "go-to" cu care nu dai gres daca vrei atat thriller cat si umor.
July 28, 2021
This time out it is all about Steve Solomon and a dodgy legal decision he made years ago - he made sure that a guilty client he was defending got sent to prison for manslaughter. And Steve is pretty sure that Nancy Lamm was not his only victim.
Psychologist William Kreeger is back on the scene with his own radio show and he's gunning for "Steve-the-Shyster" Solomon. He's also got the proof that Steve had him sent down - something that could see Steve disbarred or worse.
There's no mystery per se - Kreeger is setting Steve and his nephew Bobby up for a fall. He's also clever enough to outwit Steve at almost every turn.
Meanwhile Victoria wants to nest and is looking for a home - despite the fact that money is in short supply and Steve is dragging his heels. Her mother, Irene "The Queen" Lord, is back on the scene with her new love, conman Carl Drake.
And Bobby has fallen in lust with the teenage Maria Munoz-Goldberg. He's taking advice from Kreeger - you can just tell it ain't gonna end well.
There's a couple of good lines, scenes and settings but overall "Kill all the Lawyers" lacks the lightness of touch that lifted the first in the series, "Solomon vs. Lord", above the crowd.
Psychologist William Kreeger is back on the scene with his own radio show and he's gunning for "Steve-the-Shyster" Solomon. He's also got the proof that Steve had him sent down - something that could see Steve disbarred or worse.
There's no mystery per se - Kreeger is setting Steve and his nephew Bobby up for a fall. He's also clever enough to outwit Steve at almost every turn.
Meanwhile Victoria wants to nest and is looking for a home - despite the fact that money is in short supply and Steve is dragging his heels. Her mother, Irene "The Queen" Lord, is back on the scene with her new love, conman Carl Drake.
And Bobby has fallen in lust with the teenage Maria Munoz-Goldberg. He's taking advice from Kreeger - you can just tell it ain't gonna end well.
There's a couple of good lines, scenes and settings but overall "Kill all the Lawyers" lacks the lightness of touch that lifted the first in the series, "Solomon vs. Lord", above the crowd.
December 9, 2019
Stephen Solomon was supposed to defend his client Dr. Bill Kreeger, a psychiatrist, who’s been charged for killing Nancy Lamm. But when Solomon discovers his client, actually murdered a college mate twenty years back, he double-crosses him and sells him off to Ray Pincher, the state prosecutor at the time.
Six years later, Kreeger is out of prison and is seeking retribution. He’s coming after Stephen and everyone he cares about.
Stephen goes to his eccentric dad for some help. Herbert Solomon who thinks he’s a direct descendant of King Solomon in the Bible. And Irene Lord aka The Queen has a new beau who claims Irene is a descendant from a famous sea captain, Sir Francis Drake.
Victoria, who’s been dating Stephen for a while now suggests they both get a place together but immediately regrets the idea. She could use her mother’s advice.
Six years later, Kreeger is out of prison and is seeking retribution. He’s coming after Stephen and everyone he cares about.
Stephen goes to his eccentric dad for some help. Herbert Solomon who thinks he’s a direct descendant of King Solomon in the Bible. And Irene Lord aka The Queen has a new beau who claims Irene is a descendant from a famous sea captain, Sir Francis Drake.
Victoria, who’s been dating Stephen for a while now suggests they both get a place together but immediately regrets the idea. She could use her mother’s advice.
December 10, 2020
Billed as "John Grisham meets Dave Barry." Solomon and Lord are a Florida courthouse Odd Couple: Solomon the sleazy, sloppy male defense lawyer and Lord the neat, by-the-book female prosecutor. Of course, romantic sparks fly. The mysteries here are excellent—serious plots with appropriate red herrings and surprise reveals. The humor comes from the sharp-witted repartee between (and seeming incompatibility of) the main characters, as well as the entertaining supporting cast. The characters are easy to like, and the books fun to read. I recommend reading them in order. They are all very good.
Kill All the Lawyers - In book 3 of the series, an old client is out for revenge. As good as the first two books, a little darker, with a little deeper character development for Steve and Victoria. Story 5, craft 4, humor 4.
Kill All the Lawyers - In book 3 of the series, an old client is out for revenge. As good as the first two books, a little darker, with a little deeper character development for Steve and Victoria. Story 5, craft 4, humor 4.
August 14, 2017
Again, a fantastic Sonoma & Lord story!
This one was a little scarier and darker in terms of the antagonist and plot line.
4 stars because of the same problem I had with book 2: Pronunciation. Does no one listen to these books before they're released?
They're supposed to take place in south Florida and in book 2, "conch" is consistently pronounced "conche". How did no one catch that?
In book 3, here it comes again! "Pedophile"
is pronounced "peedophile"; Mumu is pronounced "mew mew". How does no one catch this?! Those are only a couple examples.
This is unfortunate because I love this series, but it makes me rethink listening to the next one.
This one was a little scarier and darker in terms of the antagonist and plot line.
4 stars because of the same problem I had with book 2: Pronunciation. Does no one listen to these books before they're released?
They're supposed to take place in south Florida and in book 2, "conch" is consistently pronounced "conche". How did no one catch that?
In book 3, here it comes again! "Pedophile"
is pronounced "peedophile"; Mumu is pronounced "mew mew". How does no one catch this?! Those are only a couple examples.
This is unfortunate because I love this series, but it makes me rethink listening to the next one.
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