Compelling Evidence / Prime Witness

Paul Madriani #1, #2

by Steve Martini, Joe Mantegna (Narrator)

Brilliant criminal defense attorney and special prosecutor Paul Madriani appears in two suspense novels from bestselling author Steve Martini. Mesmerizing in their pace and captivating in their action, these novels will dazzle listeners right up to their final, shocking conclusions.

Audio Cassette

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Steven Paul "Steve" Martini is an American writer of legal novels.

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

A murder and trial that reads more like a detective novel than one of a defence lawyer. I found that only about 10% of the book read as though a lawyer was working a case. The rest was to me, a detective novel - amazing connections in numerous cocktail bars, newspaper men, police, affairs with women and speculation about many evidential issues. Not that was really a problem - just difficult to believe that it was solely about how a lawyer might work and behave. The latter part of the book with the trial provided good courtroom drama and interesting legal procedures and challenges.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

These abridged editions are so abridged that it doesn’t make it even worth the time. I’ve gotten more information and a feel of a story from dust jackets.

[Maggie Holmes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Abridged. How do you judge? I didn't get a real feel for Paul Madriani in this and he's the main character. I'm not sure I will read any more. Some twists, but not enough law.
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[Marine Captain Kimberly Landen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting for a murder books, I like the birds tangled into the mystery. Good Book to listen to on tape....