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Herbie Fisher #1
Barely Legal
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“Crime fiction doesn’t get much more entertaining than this” (Booklist starred review): Lawyer Herbie Fisher steps in at the last minute to defend what’s supposed to be an easy case — but his client says he’s innocent, and soon Herbie becomes embroiled in some unexpected trouble… A fast-paced New York Times bestseller!
In the newest nonstop adventure from New York Times best-selling author Stuart Woods, the protégé will become the hero as Herbie Fisher gets caught in a web of deceit, corruption, and greed. Now is the time of Herbie Fisher.
Under the tutelage of Stone Barrington, Herbie Fisher has transformed from a bumbling sad sack into a capable man about town and the youngest partner at the white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, and a man whose company is in high demand both because of his professional acumen and his savoir faire. But even his newly won composure and finely honed skills can’t prepare him for the strange escapade he’s unwittingly pulled into, and which—unbeknownst to him—has put him at the center of a bull’s-eye.
In the city that never sleeps there are always devious schemes afoot, and Herbie will have to be quick on his feet to stay one step ahead of his enemies…and they’re closing in. Now all of his training will be put to the test as he finds himself embroiled in his most daring adventure to date.
“Crime fiction doesn’t get much more entertaining than this” (Booklist starred review): Lawyer Herbie Fisher steps in at the last minute to defend what’s supposed to be an easy case — but his client says he’s innocent, and soon Herbie becomes embroiled in some unexpected trouble… A fast-paced New York Times bestseller!
In the newest nonstop adventure from New York Times best-selling author Stuart Woods, the protégé will become the hero as Herbie Fisher gets caught in a web of deceit, corruption, and greed. Now is the time of Herbie Fisher.
Under the tutelage of Stone Barrington, Herbie Fisher has transformed from a bumbling sad sack into a capable man about town and the youngest partner at the white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, and a man whose company is in high demand both because of his professional acumen and his savoir faire. But even his newly won composure and finely honed skills can’t prepare him for the strange escapade he’s unwittingly pulled into, and which—unbeknownst to him—has put him at the center of a bull’s-eye.
In the city that never sleeps there are always devious schemes afoot, and Herbie will have to be quick on his feet to stay one step ahead of his enemies…and they’re closing in. Now all of his training will be put to the test as he finds himself embroiled in his most daring adventure to date.
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First published August 8, 2017
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Stuart Woods
408 books3,220 followersStuart Woods was an American novelist best known for Chiefs and his long-running Stone Barrington series. A Georgia native, he initially pursued a career in advertising before relocating to England and Ireland, where he developed a passion for sailing. His love for the sport led him to write his first published work, Blue Water, Green Skipper, about his experiences in a transatlantic yacht race.
His debut novel, Chiefs, was inspired by a family story about his grandfather, a police chief. The book, a gripping crime saga spanning several decades, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was later adapted into a television miniseries. It launched Woods' career as a novelist, leading to a prolific output of thrillers.
Woods' most famous creation, Stone Barrington, is a former NYPD detective turned high-profile lawyer who navigates elite circles while solving crimes. The series became a bestseller and remained a staple of his career, often featuring crossover characters from his other books, such as CIA operative Holly Barker and defense lawyer Ed Eagle.
Beyond writing, Woods was an experienced pilot and yachtsman. He maintained homes in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico, where he lived with his wife and their Labrador, Fred. His literary career spanned decades, with dozens of bestsellers to his name.
His debut novel, Chiefs, was inspired by a family story about his grandfather, a police chief. The book, a gripping crime saga spanning several decades, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and was later adapted into a television miniseries. It launched Woods' career as a novelist, leading to a prolific output of thrillers.
Woods' most famous creation, Stone Barrington, is a former NYPD detective turned high-profile lawyer who navigates elite circles while solving crimes. The series became a bestseller and remained a staple of his career, often featuring crossover characters from his other books, such as CIA operative Holly Barker and defense lawyer Ed Eagle.
Beyond writing, Woods was an experienced pilot and yachtsman. He maintained homes in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico, where he lived with his wife and their Labrador, Fred. His literary career spanned decades, with dozens of bestsellers to his name.
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August 18, 2017
This is a weak effort and I get the sense Mr. Woods is not fond of this character. That's a shame because this character had grown into an adult until this story. With Herbie falling for a hooker, an unavailable woman and with mob ties, Mr. Woods seems destined to keep Herbie a loser instead of a successful human being. Consequently, Herbie's character is wasted potential. 3 of 10 stars
August 21, 2017
Parnell Hall and Stuart Woods collaborate in writing a story about a former Stone Barrington miscreant client, who won the lottery and is now rehabilitated as a partner at Woodman & Weld. He is tricked into defending a Columbia College student, who is offered a plea bargain for drug possession, but won't agree to the deal, angering the mobster that framed him so his father will vote for a real estate project. Meanwhile, one of Herbie's gambling debts resurfaces, getting a loan shark angry at him too. ANd Herbie gets engaged again -- to another prostitute, even though only Dino and Stone know. Bad things keep happening to Herbie, but nobody knows how the parts all fit together.
August 23, 2017
I regret ever having read the first book written by Stuart Woods in this series. Now my OCD won't allow me to quit. This novel is the worst installment to date. Herbie Fisher's improbable transition from third rate burglar to a partner in a law firm is too much of a stretch. Plus, the plot had a bit of an identity problem. It definitely is not a thriller or a humorous book either. This book is however a mash up of the same old, disjointed, boring themes.
May 29, 2018
A Herbie Fisher book. The established characters seemed a bit off. I'm not sure the co-authors worked that well with each other. The story was a bit improbable although highly interesting. I was a little disappointed.
September 2, 2017
OMG what a horrid read!!!!!!! Woods and the Stone Barrington series had fallen of my favs list quite a bit in the last couple of books but this new series with Herbie is beyond horrid. What’s up with Woods - - is he trying to be another Patterson spitting out novels so quickly that quality is forgotten about? Herbie was OK in the Barrington novels as a side kick but on his own a big thumbs down. At times I felt like I was reading a book that someone forgot to edit… choppy sentences, horrid writing and a story line that was so disjointed and boring. Not sure why it was categorized as a thriller; more like a bad comedy that just didn’t work.
September 17, 2017
Another good book by Stuart Woods with the emphasis on Herbie Fisher who is a funny character!!
September 26, 2017
Love this book. Just about every page held my attention and kept me reading. Very few books do that, even the really good ones. I had had my doubts for a Herbie Fisher series because when in the Barrington books Herbie turned over a new leaf it just didn't seem believable to me and it seemed to happen over night. How does Gilligan become the professor in one book and win the lottery at the same time? But the Woods & Hall team-up seems to have worked better than it did for Smooth Operator which wasn't bad but Teddy didn't seem to have the same intensity as he did when Woods first introduced him, no doubt hamstrung by his pardon from the president. And Woods always does a great job with the mafia themes and so I found myself getting what I used to get from the Barrington books. And there were no politics or pages that involved the wealthy, pretentious elite, what I call neoliberal's Kate and Will Lee whom it seems obvious are patterned after Bill and Hillary Clinton who worked with republicans to strip the safety net from the poor, put through NAFTA which created the rust belt, and sabotaged Bernie Sanders run for president. The lack of neoliberal politics was a big plus for me. But the really smart thing that Woods and Hall did here was to include plenty of Stone and Dino in the mix. Perfect recipe for success - I hope they continue to use it.
August 27, 2017
Herbie Fisher won the lottery a few years ago and hired Stone Barrington to make a new man out of him, which he did. Now Herbie works for the same law firm as Stone as well as being his friend. Herbie has gotten himself engaged but doesn't know she's a prostitute pulling a con on him. Herbie agrees to take a trial case from another attorney in the firm who has been threatened and is running scared. Problem is, Herbie wants to win the case. Plus, Herbie finds himself in trouble with a mobster who claims he owes $90,000 when he doesn't. How much more trouble can Herbie get himself into just by being a good guy?
For the first 75 pages or so, I thought I wasn't going to like the book at all, but the action picked up and the plot seemed to get a little more detailed. I got to see Stone and Dino as minor players trying to help Herbie. And I do like Herbie since reading about his character in a Stone Barrington novel from several years ago.
The tone of this book read like a typical Stone Barrington novel. He co-wrote this book with Parnell Hall. These two authors also wrote a book about another of Stone's associates, Teddy Fay, and I preferred that novel over this one.
For the first 75 pages or so, I thought I wasn't going to like the book at all, but the action picked up and the plot seemed to get a little more detailed. I got to see Stone and Dino as minor players trying to help Herbie. And I do like Herbie since reading about his character in a Stone Barrington novel from several years ago.
The tone of this book read like a typical Stone Barrington novel. He co-wrote this book with Parnell Hall. These two authors also wrote a book about another of Stone's associates, Teddy Fay, and I preferred that novel over this one.
September 12, 2017
Who is Herbie Fisher
I'm not sure we know all there is to know about this clumsy likable loser turned lotto winning lawyer but he definitely has a knack for attracting trouble. A fun adventure with all the requisite regulars we've come to know and love (Herbie knows people in high places!). The story line is is a bit erratic but one can overlook a lot when it's sprinkled with humor and written with wit. A fun, quick read.
I'm not sure we know all there is to know about this clumsy likable loser turned lotto winning lawyer but he definitely has a knack for attracting trouble. A fun adventure with all the requisite regulars we've come to know and love (Herbie knows people in high places!). The story line is is a bit erratic but one can overlook a lot when it's sprinkled with humor and written with wit. A fun, quick read.
November 27, 2017
I have enjoyed Stuart Woods writing ever since I read Chiefs! I know when I pick up one of his books I will be in for a pleasant evening. Yes, evening, because it never takes me long to finish one of his books. This one did not disappoint. As much as I like Herbis, I was glad that Dino and Stone were along for this ride! No spoilers but, I did not put it down until I read the last page!
August 24, 2017
I thought this book was pretty good. Same easy fun style with Herb Fisher as the main. Much more entertaining than the latest Barrington book #42.
August 13, 2017
(2 1/2). Stuart Woods cranks books out like crazy (every other month now I think), he is a min James Patterson. And while some of the Stone Barrington books have gotten a little blah and overly formulaic, I am glad to say this is not the case here. After a slowish and somewhat cranky start, this story has so many inserting moving parts that it really takes off. Herbie has been around for quite a while, but we have not seen him as a lead character previously. And in reality, he is somewhat a pawn of an unusually (for Woods) intricate plot. As always, a super fast read, and, I am glad to say, lots of fun.
July 16, 2019
Herbie Fischer, the lawyer that he is, brings the mob and loan shark and they’re assistants to a drug trial that isn’t even his case. Whew what a mouthful. A crooked cop sets up a councilman’s son and the mob pushes the the original attorney to lose the case so a businessman can get his way. Oh, Stone and Dino help Herbie in the end but death comes to the ill fated crooks. Woods spins a tale in just some very short chapters.
August 26, 2017
In this story Herbie Fisher is forced to act as a lawyer for a client he
doesn't want. He gets himself into trouble and once again he becomes the
center of contention. This is an easy, fast,light read with little substance.
There are a lot of schemes around and Herbie must try to stay ahead of his
enemies who are out for greed and corruption trying to deceive.
doesn't want. He gets himself into trouble and once again he becomes the
center of contention. This is an easy, fast,light read with little substance.
There are a lot of schemes around and Herbie must try to stay ahead of his
enemies who are out for greed and corruption trying to deceive.
September 27, 2017
Herbie Fisher, Stone Barrington’s protégé, is the partner in a prestigious law firm. A skillful lawyer, he’s in high demand but he also has a knack for attracting trouble. His latest case involves drugs, the mob, a loan shark, and a senator . . . and he’ll need all his professional shrewdness and finesse to keep ahead of the bad guys.
This well-written quick read, peopled with well-drawn characters, offers readers a plot filled with twists, turns, and unexpected reveals. Herbie’s humorous antics and the quick pace of the narrative combine to draw the reader into the story, build suspense, and keep the pages turning. Don’t miss this one.
Highly recommended.
This well-written quick read, peopled with well-drawn characters, offers readers a plot filled with twists, turns, and unexpected reveals. Herbie’s humorous antics and the quick pace of the narrative combine to draw the reader into the story, build suspense, and keep the pages turning. Don’t miss this one.
Highly recommended.
August 3, 2023
Entertaining read with twists and turns
This is my first read from this author. I’ll be reading more from him. Thoroughly enjoyed! Recommended to people who enjoy fast paced legal thrillers with interesting leads.
This is my first read from this author. I’ll be reading more from him. Thoroughly enjoyed! Recommended to people who enjoy fast paced legal thrillers with interesting leads.
September 6, 2020
Herbie Fisher listens to none as he gets himself into major trouble this time!!
August 17, 2017
Why can't I give this. pOS a minus. Not only can't this guy entertain, he now has a guy helping that is even worse
August 30, 2017
Barely Legal by Stuart Woods & Parnell Hall
Herbie Fisher Book #1
3★'s
What's It About?
Under the tutelage of Stone Barrington, Herbie Fisher has transformed from a bumbling sad sack into the youngest partner at the white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, and a man whose company is in high demand both because of his professional acumen and his savoir faire. But even his newly won composure and finely honed skills can’t prepare him for the strange escapade he’s unwittingly pulled into, and which—unbeknownst to him—has put him at the center of a bull’s-eye. In the city that never sleeps there are always devious schemes afoot, and Herbie will have to be quick on his feet to stay one step ahead of his enemies...and they’re closing in.
What Did I Think?
There were parts of the book that I really enjoyed...like the courtroom scene where poor Herbie, who has never tried a criminal case in his entire career, but is helping out a sick friend, is trying to convince his inherited client to take the plea deal that his lawyer friend had set up and thought would be a no-brainer. Other than that and a few more it was just another Stone Barrington novel. Same characters...same richer than God people who are beginning to come across as unbearable snobs. I like Stone Barrington and Dino but I expected the Herbie Fisher first book to carry more independence...like the first Teddy Fay book. That was excellent and I look forward to more of Teddy. Herbie should go back to his corporate office and work on bank and tax fraud.
Herbie Fisher Book #1
3★'s
What's It About?
Under the tutelage of Stone Barrington, Herbie Fisher has transformed from a bumbling sad sack into the youngest partner at the white-shoe law firm Woodman & Weld, and a man whose company is in high demand both because of his professional acumen and his savoir faire. But even his newly won composure and finely honed skills can’t prepare him for the strange escapade he’s unwittingly pulled into, and which—unbeknownst to him—has put him at the center of a bull’s-eye. In the city that never sleeps there are always devious schemes afoot, and Herbie will have to be quick on his feet to stay one step ahead of his enemies...and they’re closing in.
What Did I Think?
There were parts of the book that I really enjoyed...like the courtroom scene where poor Herbie, who has never tried a criminal case in his entire career, but is helping out a sick friend, is trying to convince his inherited client to take the plea deal that his lawyer friend had set up and thought would be a no-brainer. Other than that and a few more it was just another Stone Barrington novel. Same characters...same richer than God people who are beginning to come across as unbearable snobs. I like Stone Barrington and Dino but I expected the Herbie Fisher first book to carry more independence...like the first Teddy Fay book. That was excellent and I look forward to more of Teddy. Herbie should go back to his corporate office and work on bank and tax fraud.
October 4, 2017
It was a good story. A different story! Instead of Stone Barrington being the main character Herbie Fisher was and it was a nice change. Of course Stone and Dino were there in the background. Herbie falls in love again and is getting married. His fiance is suspect at least Dino thinks so. Herbie steps in on a pending court case where the son of a politician is accused of selling cocaine but its all a set up. The original attorney on the case is running scared because he is being pushed up on by a mob boss who wants the kid on trial to accept a plea. So it appears Herbie is in over his head.
March 25, 2021
This was a fun read. Lot's of action.
October 29, 2017
In BARELY LEGAL, Herbie Fisher is a new attorney at Woodman & Weld, has made the youngest partner, and his training gets put to the test as he finds himself embroiled in the most daring adventure to date, starting with a $90,000 gambling debt he already paid off to Mario Payday, but his payment landed in the hands of Vinnie the Vig, so throughout the book, Herbie gets hounded by Mario and his goons.
Carlo and Ollie, two of Mario’s goons, head up to Herbie’s penthouse, get startled when Yvette, Herbie’s hooker girlfriend opens the door, and shoot her. Ollie moves her dead body next to Herbie’s motionless body, and put a gun in his hand. Yvette had mixed Herbie a drink to put him to sleep, leaving him drunk. A pizza delivery man delivers to Herbie’s penthouse, steals cash from him, and calls police to report a domestic disturbance, landing Bernie in the drunk tank.
Herbie fails to show up in court and Stone goes crazy but it becomes public that Herbie did not kill Yvette, that the pizza delivery guy stole the cash leaving his finger prints on the cash box, and that the goons shot Yvette.
Herbie set Mario Payday up, tricked him, lured him into trap, got his men killed, and never paid him. Mario and Herbie came face to face, shot each other, but Herbie’s shot killed Mario.
Carlo and Ollie, two of Mario’s goons, head up to Herbie’s penthouse, get startled when Yvette, Herbie’s hooker girlfriend opens the door, and shoot her. Ollie moves her dead body next to Herbie’s motionless body, and put a gun in his hand. Yvette had mixed Herbie a drink to put him to sleep, leaving him drunk. A pizza delivery man delivers to Herbie’s penthouse, steals cash from him, and calls police to report a domestic disturbance, landing Bernie in the drunk tank.
Herbie fails to show up in court and Stone goes crazy but it becomes public that Herbie did not kill Yvette, that the pizza delivery guy stole the cash leaving his finger prints on the cash box, and that the goons shot Yvette.
Herbie set Mario Payday up, tricked him, lured him into trap, got his men killed, and never paid him. Mario and Herbie came face to face, shot each other, but Herbie’s shot killed Mario.
August 29, 2017
#1 in the Herbie Fisher series. Author Woods had co-author Parnell Hall help pen this NYC based entry in the Stone Barrington universe that is reminiscent of some of the crime caper novels written by the late Donald E. Westlake. Herbie Fisher is a protégé of Stone Barrington and they are both partners in the same law firm. Before Herbie was a lottery winner and long before he was a respected lawyer, he was a trouble prone sad sack addicted to gambling and loose women. Now his past has come back to haunt him in this delightful, page-turner.
Lawyer Herbie Fisher is getting squeezed on all sides. Herbie has loan-shark Mario Payday after him for a $90,000 marker, a debt he paid but neglected to get the supporting paperwork, and mobster Tommy Taperelli demanding that Herbie negotiate a plea deal in a drug charge against a councilman's son, a case just tossed to Herbie by a colleague on the lam. And Herbie's fiancé, Yvette Walker, is actually a hooker working a con devised by her lowlife criminal boyfriend. Payday's goons hang Herbie by his heels out an eighth-floor window for a start, while Taperelli's henchmen take to kidnapping to make their point. And although Stone Barrington and Police Commissioner Dino Bacchetti have Herbie's back, Herbie is known to go rogue.
Lawyer Herbie Fisher is getting squeezed on all sides. Herbie has loan-shark Mario Payday after him for a $90,000 marker, a debt he paid but neglected to get the supporting paperwork, and mobster Tommy Taperelli demanding that Herbie negotiate a plea deal in a drug charge against a councilman's son, a case just tossed to Herbie by a colleague on the lam. And Herbie's fiancé, Yvette Walker, is actually a hooker working a con devised by her lowlife criminal boyfriend. Payday's goons hang Herbie by his heels out an eighth-floor window for a start, while Taperelli's henchmen take to kidnapping to make their point. And although Stone Barrington and Police Commissioner Dino Bacchetti have Herbie's back, Herbie is known to go rogue.
June 23, 2018
Herbie Fisher finds himself in unusual territory. He is newly engaged and looking forward to a new life with Yvette. Things are not what they seem though and Herbie is left trying to untangle the mess his life is now experiencing. He gets duped into a criminal trial without the heads up that a mobster is trying to rig a trial to get what he wants for a billionaire that he has dealings with. The defendant is a councilman's son who is proclaiming his innocence. Herbie starts to believe his client but more and more obstacles are placed in the way of him completing the trial. He gets an unexpected visit from "Payday" who now claims that a past debt that Herbie paid is now due again. Herbie then finds himself under investigation after being set up for murder and so begins Herbie's new dilemma. He must exact revenge and get Melanie out of harms way without another innocent person being killed. Herbie does concoct a plan that isn't exactly smooth in its execution. Overall an interesting read and a nice start to this series.
September 15, 2017
Stuart Woods has been working at a very high level for years now, generally turning out a new book-length Stone Barrington novel every ninety days or so. This one is a bit different, in that he has written it with a co-author (Parnell Hall) and Stone isn't the main character. Stone and Dino are still in this, but the main focus is on Herbie Fisher, a young lawyer who sometimes works with Stone at the white-shoe New York legal firm of Woodman & Weld. When another lawyer at the firm suddenly dumps a seemingly-simple criminal case on Herbie, things quickly start going wrong. His client insists he is innocent and refuses an already-negotiated plea bargain; the judge is antagonistic; a loan shark starts coming after him for a $90,000 debt he paid off years ago; and the mob begins making threatening noises if his client isn't convicted immediately. This is a fast read with plenty of bad guys around every corner and non-stop action. Great fun!
October 1, 2017
Herbie Fisher was a guy who could not do anything right, always going from one mishap to another. Stone, Dino, and even Joan would dodge him if possible. But Herbie did the impossible: when he won the lottery and before he could squander the earnings, he managed to get law degree. He turned out to be a very good lawyer, and at Stone's recommendation, joined a prestigious law firm.
But Herbie's past came back to haunt him: an old gambling debt he thought he had paid. Then another lawyer dumped a criminal case on him although Herbie practiced corporate law. The case was supposedly a slam dunk--the defendent was guilty. But though a series of unfortunate events (which is Herbie's M. O.), Herbie is now facing two mobs after him, a client who is or is he? innocent, dirty cops, a break-in at his apartment, and his fiance who has a past herself.
I loved the storyline. I was rooting for Herbie! And I hope Woods has plans to feature Herbie in more tstories.
But Herbie's past came back to haunt him: an old gambling debt he thought he had paid. Then another lawyer dumped a criminal case on him although Herbie practiced corporate law. The case was supposedly a slam dunk--the defendent was guilty. But though a series of unfortunate events (which is Herbie's M. O.), Herbie is now facing two mobs after him, a client who is or is he? innocent, dirty cops, a break-in at his apartment, and his fiance who has a past herself.
I loved the storyline. I was rooting for Herbie! And I hope Woods has plans to feature Herbie in more tstories.
February 6, 2021
lawyer Herbie Fisher, the hard-luck hero of this cleverly plotted comic thriller from Edgar-winner Woods and Hall (Smooth Operator), gets called in at the last minute to defend David Ross, a college kid accused of selling drugs at a party near Columbia University. David is the son of a New York City councilman who incurred the wrath of a ruthless real estate developer by refusing to approve a height variance for one of the mogul’s buildings. The case against David is meant to send a message to the council-
man from the developer. David refuses to accept the plea deal he’s under pressure to take, because he’s innocent. Meanwhile, a loan shark who believes that Herbie owes him $90,000 is getting impatient. Stone Barrington, Woods’s main series lead, lends minimal support as Herbie manages to stumble his way to the exciting, satisfying climax. The courtroom scenes are convincing, and a host of inept crooks will resonate with fans of Donald Westlake’s caper novel
man from the developer. David refuses to accept the plea deal he’s under pressure to take, because he’s innocent. Meanwhile, a loan shark who believes that Herbie owes him $90,000 is getting impatient. Stone Barrington, Woods’s main series lead, lends minimal support as Herbie manages to stumble his way to the exciting, satisfying climax. The courtroom scenes are convincing, and a host of inept crooks will resonate with fans of Donald Westlake’s caper novel
May 2, 2018
I listened to this audiobook. Sometimes I quip that I am the "queen of mediocre mysteries". This book fits the bill. It it is book that wants to clever. It fails. Herbie Fisher is a corporate lawyer, but he is pressed into sitting in for a criminal lawyer in a slam dunk drug case against a councilman's college aged son. He is supposed to sit in just for one day and accept a deal worked out with the DA. But when the accused refuses the deal Herbie ends up representing him in court. Herbie has a checkered past himself, and in a side story a loan shark mistakenly thinks Herbie owes him $90,000. So, Herbie is dodging the thugs sent to collect the money while dodging the thugs sent to make sure the boy in trial goes to jail. It was not as funny as it could have been. A mundane effort.
August 24, 2017
When we first ran into Herbie Fisher he was a lazy young man with no direction in life and very bad habits. With a 30 million lottery win his life got worse. Under the direction of Stone Barrington he turned his life around and even found a niche in life at law school. Now na up and coming lawyer with a good handle on corporate law he is lured into trouble by a con artist and his sexy girlfriend and another attorney at his firm, Add in another small hiccup from his past and mobsters and crooks are everywhere. The new Herb Fisher starts way out of his depth but soon plans his attack to regain his new life. Stone and Dino make supporting appearances as this new spinoff series starts up. Looking forward to a few more of Herbie books.
April 20, 2018
Barely Legal? I've read just about all of Stuart Wood's books and only one of Mr. Halls'. This book does not follow the Stuart Woods pattern, and here is why. 1: At the outset you get the feeling that there is no love lost between Stone and Herbie. In other novels however there is a mutual respect between the two, and only after they run into each other while dining is that mentioned. 2: 2 outrageous scenarios? Maybe, but 3! a little to far out there, even for Herbie. And last but not least, Herbie asks his client to take care of a "thug", when he knows that the so called "thug" is a client, and then is praised by Bill Eggers, his boss at Woodman a& Weld? Totally not buyable. I would think, that something along those line would get an attorney fired, or even disbarred.
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