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Riversedge Law Club #2
Barr None
BARR NONE is a story of corruption, secrets, alliances, betrayal, and an unsolved murder case, all set against the backdrop of New York City Big Law, written by former Big Law insider, Amy Impellizzeri.
Carly Jenner is a rising star attorney at one of the most prestigious law firms in New York City: Barr Knoll LLP, named for the larger-than-life founder for whom Carly has wanted to work since she was a little girl. Carly's closest friend at the firm and in life is her colleague, Rain Street - the brilliant, gritty daughter of a prominent film star. Rain is obsessed with the fate of three former Barr Knoll associates known colloquially as the "Triplets" as they were inseparable friends and lawyers. Ten years earlier - following a boozy law firm function at Barr Knoll's Riversedge New York estate - the Triplets crashed their car on the way home. The circumstances of the Triplets' death raised the suspicions of the local DA, and manslaughter charges were filed. But the charges were quickly dismissed and the files were sealed.
When Rain goes missing after a drunken night, Carly doesn't know what to make of her disappearance. But clues are starting to point to a powerful woman at the center of the Triplets' case - whose identity is still unknown. She is referred to only as the "Times Square Madam" in redacted legal papers and for years she apparently worked with young female associates at Barr Knoll. In a dual timeline flashing between the present day and more than a decade earlier when the Triplets were still alive, a story unravels of lies and deception and power grabs at Barr Knoll from the past that have had a lasting ripple effect. Carly and Rain have been unwittingly caught in a firestorm not of their own making, and suddenly Carly finds herself in a life and death race against time to save her career, Rain, and so much more.
Carly Jenner is a rising star attorney at one of the most prestigious law firms in New York City: Barr Knoll LLP, named for the larger-than-life founder for whom Carly has wanted to work since she was a little girl. Carly's closest friend at the firm and in life is her colleague, Rain Street - the brilliant, gritty daughter of a prominent film star. Rain is obsessed with the fate of three former Barr Knoll associates known colloquially as the "Triplets" as they were inseparable friends and lawyers. Ten years earlier - following a boozy law firm function at Barr Knoll's Riversedge New York estate - the Triplets crashed their car on the way home. The circumstances of the Triplets' death raised the suspicions of the local DA, and manslaughter charges were filed. But the charges were quickly dismissed and the files were sealed.
When Rain goes missing after a drunken night, Carly doesn't know what to make of her disappearance. But clues are starting to point to a powerful woman at the center of the Triplets' case - whose identity is still unknown. She is referred to only as the "Times Square Madam" in redacted legal papers and for years she apparently worked with young female associates at Barr Knoll. In a dual timeline flashing between the present day and more than a decade earlier when the Triplets were still alive, a story unravels of lies and deception and power grabs at Barr Knoll from the past that have had a lasting ripple effect. Carly and Rain have been unwittingly caught in a firestorm not of their own making, and suddenly Carly finds herself in a life and death race against time to save her career, Rain, and so much more.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2023
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About the author
Amy Impellizzeri
10 books267 followersAfter 13 years in the cutthroat world of corporate law, including a decade at the top Manhattan law firm, Skadden Arps, Amy left in 2009 to advocate for working women, eventually landing at a VC-backed start-up company, Hybrid Her (named by Forbes Woman as a top website for women in 2010 and 2011), while writing her first novel, Lemongrass Hope (Wyatt-MacKenzie, 10/8/14), and her first non-fiction book, Lawyer Interrupted, published by the American Bar Association in 2015.
Today Amy is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, a podcast host, and a frequently invited speaker in writing and transitioning lawyer circles. Her essays and articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, ABA’s Law Practice today, Writer's Digest, Scary Mommy, Grown & Flown, & Drunk Monkeys among more. She is a Tall Poppy Writer, a faculty member in Drexel University's MFA Program, and a past President of the Women's Fiction Writers Association.
For events and news, subscribe to www.amyimpellizzeri.com.
Today Amy is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, a podcast host, and a frequently invited speaker in writing and transitioning lawyer circles. Her essays and articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, ABA’s Law Practice today, Writer's Digest, Scary Mommy, Grown & Flown, & Drunk Monkeys among more. She is a Tall Poppy Writer, a faculty member in Drexel University's MFA Program, and a past President of the Women's Fiction Writers Association.
For events and news, subscribe to www.amyimpellizzeri.com.
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December 3, 2022
I could not put this book down. From the very first page and very first line… I was hooked. The law and those who practice it have always intrigued me. And this novel opened up the curtain a little further. Power, prestige, the need to accomplish and the fight for women take center stage in this novel. Told from two converging time lines with strong voices and a story like that will have you staying up late, canceling commitments and not putting the book down until it’s finished. This novel was amazing.
This is the second in the series of The RIVERSEDGE law club but can be read as a stand alone. Releasing March 7… this is a book that should be on every legal thriller fans list and every woman should read it to find some empowerment
Well written and an intriguing read. I finished it and just said I can’t wait to read the next one!
This is the second in the series of The RIVERSEDGE law club but can be read as a stand alone. Releasing March 7… this is a book that should be on every legal thriller fans list and every woman should read it to find some empowerment
Well written and an intriguing read. I finished it and just said I can’t wait to read the next one!
March 10, 2023
A wonderful read!
I loved this book and could not put it down. Amy’s writing style makes it easy to follow as the story evolves. I feel as if I knew these women personally and became totally caught up in their stories.
I loved this book and could not put it down. Amy’s writing style makes it easy to follow as the story evolves. I feel as if I knew these women personally and became totally caught up in their stories.
December 22, 2022
Razor-sharp, Fierce with a capital F, and with breathtaking twists, BARR NONE is a force to be reckoned with. Netflix, are you listening?
March 15, 2023
The Riverside Law Club series # 2
In a dual timeline flashing between the present day and more than a decade earlier when a 3 female lawyer know as "the Triplets " when they still around Barr None. They were in drunken accident , so the fining of the out of court law suit settlement says. The story unravels as lies and deception and the power grabs at Barr Knoll from the past now have a lasting ripple effect.
Current time ; Carly tells Rain while they are out drinking she remembers seeing files about the case when she was a intern. But she honestly didn't know what it was about until now. Rain is mad. She been investigating this case for a long time and Carly knew this . Then Rain gets into a drunken fight, which Carly tried to down pay Rain words. Praying no one takes her serous. Rain decides to leave Barr None with no real notice and more or less removes Carly out of her life. Carly finds herself on her own trying to find the missing pieces. As she does she realizes she is in race against time to save her career, Rain, an more.
In a dual timeline flashing between the present day and more than a decade earlier when a 3 female lawyer know as "the Triplets " when they still around Barr None. They were in drunken accident , so the fining of the out of court law suit settlement says. The story unravels as lies and deception and the power grabs at Barr Knoll from the past now have a lasting ripple effect.
Current time ; Carly tells Rain while they are out drinking she remembers seeing files about the case when she was a intern. But she honestly didn't know what it was about until now. Rain is mad. She been investigating this case for a long time and Carly knew this . Then Rain gets into a drunken fight, which Carly tried to down pay Rain words. Praying no one takes her serous. Rain decides to leave Barr None with no real notice and more or less removes Carly out of her life. Carly finds herself on her own trying to find the missing pieces. As she does she realizes she is in race against time to save her career, Rain, an more.
July 13, 2023
Barr None by is the second book in the Riverside Law Club series but can easily be read as a standalone. Carly and her friend and colleague Rain both work for Barr Knoll LLP. Over 10 years ago a mysterious car accident took the life of three lawyers who worked for the firm and in this novel they try to find the answer to what really happened because things have always looked suspicious in this case. They get stuck in the middle of something they never saw coming. This book kept me guessing and I couldn't stop reading because I had to see what happened next. The author Amy Impellizzeri was a lawyer herself and we get an inside look at a very competitive and power seeking profession to see what people go through, especially women, to stay on the top of their game at all times. Highly recommend!
January 21, 2023
Thank you to the author which I won on her FB page.
This book was hard to read and I had to read it in bits and parts daily because the print was so small and crammed on the page. It felt like it even took longer than my usual 4 days to read this.
It was an okay book in my opinion. How it finally came together at the end with the "now" and "then" with this law firm was one of the more interesting parts of this book.
This book was hard to read and I had to read it in bits and parts daily because the print was so small and crammed on the page. It felt like it even took longer than my usual 4 days to read this.
It was an okay book in my opinion. How it finally came together at the end with the "now" and "then" with this law firm was one of the more interesting parts of this book.
March 28, 2023
I give Barr None my highest recommendation! Not only does Amy Impellizzeri keep readers on the edge of their seats with a riveting plot line, but she also creates colorful characters who possess multiple dimensions and motives. I loved her ability to shift from the past to the present, clearly defining each time frame in the novel. And there are so many underlying themes in this exciting journey of women enticed to follow a deceptive and compromising legal path. A must read!
January 3, 2024
She does it again! the author created another masterpiece. This book is like wine, it gets better and better as it progresses. The play on past and future keeps you on your toes trying to decipher what happened and what sort of decisions will these people make. Character development is quite good. Impellizeri masters the creation of most of her protagonists to the point the reader can hear them. Quite a delightful read. This author is the best kept secret of Pennsylvania! Wow!
May 2, 2023
Barr None will pull you in from the first page. Dual timelines, intrigue, lies, deception, power grabs, plot twists, “top floor” deals, secret files hidden in a closet! Amy Impellizzeri’s masterful story telling will have you reading into the wee hours.
January 8, 2024
Complex story about the inner workings of an elite law firm in NYC, and the corruption that exists within.
Carly gets a job at the prestigious law firm, Barr Knoll, but there are many secrets that come to light. The Triplets are a recurring theme - and what happened to these women.
Carly gets a job at the prestigious law firm, Barr Knoll, but there are many secrets that come to light. The Triplets are a recurring theme - and what happened to these women.
August 21, 2023
Snappy, tautly written, and tense in its buildup. Enjoyed the twist, though the pacing faltered at times. Overall not half bad.
January 20, 2024
Barr None is not a legal thriller but rather a mystery with a cast of lawyers. Anyway, this is an enjoyable read.
January 30, 2024
Loved it! Drawn into the characters immediately. Couldn't wait to see what happened next.
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