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Jake Lassiter #2
Night Vision
NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING LEGAL THRILLER
An Internet stalker turned serial killer...
Jake Lassiter follows clues from Miami to London...
And gets framed for murder himself.
"Paul Levine is one of Florida's great writers, and Jake Lassiter is his greatest creation." -- Dave Barry
An Internet stalker turned serial killer...
Jake Lassiter follows clues from Miami to London...
And gets framed for murder himself.
"Paul Levine is one of Florida's great writers, and Jake Lassiter is his greatest creation." -- Dave Barry
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1991
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Paul Levine
81 books558 followersThe Genius and the Tramp Fight Fascists in 1930's Hollywood
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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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
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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June 22, 2024
A very good second installment in this series. The witty Jake Lassiter grows on you.
July 8, 2015
Not Impressed
I've read several of Levine's books and really enjoyed them. I thought this one would NEVER come to an end. What I missed most was Lassiter's timely and witty humor. Although it was not missing entirely, I never got the belly laughs as I usually do. Perhaps Levine refined the character in subsequent books.
I've read several of Levine's books and really enjoyed them. I thought this one would NEVER come to an end. What I missed most was Lassiter's timely and witty humor. Although it was not missing entirely, I never got the belly laughs as I usually do. Perhaps Levine refined the character in subsequent books.
October 20, 2014
Once again Paul Levine proves why he is one of my favorite authors! If you haven't read either his Solomon vs Lord or Jake Lassiter series, you owe it to yourself to start reading one ASAP!
September 30, 2022
I cannot truthfully say that I didn't like this story. It was shallow, and too short (it ended at the 79% mark in my Kindle). But it was fun, and the plot was a bit tangled, but it was clever and hard to figure out whodunit. I don't like the main character, Jake Lassiter...but I cannot deny that I kept right on reading. And, I had a couple of laugh out loud moments, especially when he addressed the judge as "Your Majesty." But I'm still not sure I will read #3. You might like to try it.
June 8, 2014
Over the top.
I am a Paul Levine fan. This book was not up to his standards. Way too much, hit first and ask questions later, crazy scenes. The ending had a couple of nice twists, but the whole storyline required a substantial suspension of disbelief. Looking forward to the next Lassiter adventure, anticipating a return to the quality of his early work.
I am a Paul Levine fan. This book was not up to his standards. Way too much, hit first and ask questions later, crazy scenes. The ending had a couple of nice twists, but the whole storyline required a substantial suspension of disbelief. Looking forward to the next Lassiter adventure, anticipating a return to the quality of his early work.
January 21, 2015
Psychologist, politics and murder.
Confusing in parts, long long psychological analyses, poetry. Trial of a psychopath but goes of the subject. London trip to understand Jack the ripper, didn't made any sense to me. Good, funny lawyer jokes, last few chapters was good.
Confusing in parts, long long psychological analyses, poetry. Trial of a psychopath but goes of the subject. London trip to understand Jack the ripper, didn't made any sense to me. Good, funny lawyer jokes, last few chapters was good.
December 8, 2016
Jake Lassister the irreverent and all around good guy lawyer,(Oxymoron ?), returns in the second book of author Paul Levine's series entitled, "Night Vision". The usually jovial defense attorney, Lassister gets tapped by Assistant State's Attorney Nick Fox to act as a special prosecutor in the gruesome murder of investigative TV reporter Marsha Diamond. Diamond a paramour of Fox was investigating a long forgotten incident from the Viet Nam war several decades prior. Marsha also "enjoyed" trolling in a graphic adult hook- up chat room. She was found with her head smashed into her computer screen, and brutally beaten/stabbed. Also arriving at the crime scene is writer and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Pam Maxson. Jake is immediately suspicious as to why Fox is bringing in Maxson. Fox decides to partner Jake with Detective Alejandro "Alex" Rodriguez, to decipher this somewhat odd crime scene complete with it's cryptic lipstick message referring to Whitechapel's "Jack The Ripper". While Lassister and Fox bump heads and barbs to each other, a second victim is found. Similarly beaten/ stabbed along with an odd Alfred Tennyson quote is 27 year old flight attendant Mary Rosendahl, laying dead under her computer. As the case shifts towards Compu-Mate chat room owners Bobbie and Max Blinderman, Lassister continues to be hampered by Fox. The Blinderman's are a very unique couple and team up to stymie Jake at several turns. Luckily Jake has his long time best friend retired medical examiner Charlie Riggs to bounce theory and logic off of. As the case makes it's way to London and back, progress seems to be nonexistent day after day. At times it seems Fox may fire Jake from case rather than cooperate with him. Fox was quick to appoint Jake and now at times he's itchy to fire him. Soon the first real suspect in these murders turns out to be a drunken college professor who uses the handle "Passion Prince" in the hook-up chat room. As Jake and Dr. Maxson seem to get comfortable with each other the third victim turns out to be Fox's ex-wife Priscilla. Jake certainly has his hands full every where he seems to turn. In a plot with some heart palpitating suspense, and really clever banter, "Night Vision", roars out from the first page into a decidedly intricate who- done- it. Just when you seem to think how this case will turn, it does a U-turn time after time. Reading at times made me feel like I'd tapped into an old 40's B-movie complete with some very shady characters not usually seen. Unluckily for Jake he rarely has time to catch his breath with a Grolsche's beer and fishing with Charlie. For me at times this one was very difficult to put down as the suspense heightened again and again. At 340 some odd pages there are no dead pages or passages holding down this thriller. I'm really looking forward to the third book in this series. "Night Vision", gets five stars out of a possible five stars. The first two Lassister books from author Paul Levine are without a doubt - Do not miss reads. This is a series to jump into asap.
February 4, 2021
This book was never-ending, and not in a good way. I made it through and then wondered why. My complete review is here...
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January 24, 2021
Well firstly, a spew.
Seeing as how this book did NOTHING to close out the loops left open--nor bothered to acknowledge anything at ALL--from the first book, I was mildly annoyed finishing this thing. I know this is supposed to be an entirely different story, and it was (and I'd prefer that), but it just totally bothered me that events are left unresolved from book one. Characters are left unmentioned. It may not seem a big deal, but...because of this, Lassiter didn't really behave like I'd expect someone who went through the events of his debut book to behave. Some bits of his development and growth were negatively affected, at least in my opinion.
That being said, it's apparent to me now Jake Lassiter's stories are more or less self-contained standalones rather than parts of a continues series. There likely won't be a one book leading into the next and into the next and so on. I was expecting it to flow like the Solomon vs Lord series in which parts of the previous book are still mentioned and acknowledged and utilized into the next book. So even thought the books have individual stories, they all are still connected to each other. With this Lassiter series, at least with these first two books, I'm not seeing that pattern, other than specific character names and roles. While that's not a major big deal to me, it just means I have to adjust how I approach the remainder of the series. Noted.
As for how this book was, well...I still definitely liked it. I simply adore Lassiter. Even though he feels somewhat different this time around, a little less snarky, he's still a hell of a likable guy. And Charlie is likable as well. I didn't care for the similarities between this book and its predecessor when it came to the romance angle, which feels like it's been done before (and is exactly why I would rather these books CONNECT so that things like this can be referenced properly. Yet again, two females literally toss themselves at both Lassiter AND Charlie, which is exactly how it went the last time around (for different reasons obviously). Anyway, characters are so well-written and feel realistic, even the one with the British accent. It was easy reading that character's dialogue in the proper accent and it really helped the characters feel authentic.
The plot was mildly disturbing, but no less engaging, since that's what makes a story really pop. You don't want something to be too simple and expendable. Oftentimes, though, Lassiter felt more like a detective in this book than a lawyer, which wasn't as off-putting as it was odd. I know at times lawyers essentially have to do their own detective work so it's not like this was a bad thing. It did make Lassiter's interactions interesting to read. I suppose what I hope to keep seeing is Lassiter in the courtroom, and not outside of it. Outside of it works and is still great reading, but I so enjoy reading lawyers in their natural element. That was just minimal this time around when I didn't want it to be. I like witty, snarky Lassiter the best.
At any rate, despite my disappointments with this book and its predecessor, I'm shamelessly addicted to Lassiter and have every intention to go on. I wanna see what he stumbles into next. I'll maintain hope that one of these books will blow me away and earn 5 stars outta me.
Seeing as how this book did NOTHING to close out the loops left open--nor bothered to acknowledge anything at ALL--from the first book, I was mildly annoyed finishing this thing. I know this is supposed to be an entirely different story, and it was (and I'd prefer that), but it just totally bothered me that events are left unresolved from book one. Characters are left unmentioned. It may not seem a big deal, but...because of this, Lassiter didn't really behave like I'd expect someone who went through the events of his debut book to behave. Some bits of his development and growth were negatively affected, at least in my opinion.
That being said, it's apparent to me now Jake Lassiter's stories are more or less self-contained standalones rather than parts of a continues series. There likely won't be a one book leading into the next and into the next and so on. I was expecting it to flow like the Solomon vs Lord series in which parts of the previous book are still mentioned and acknowledged and utilized into the next book. So even thought the books have individual stories, they all are still connected to each other. With this Lassiter series, at least with these first two books, I'm not seeing that pattern, other than specific character names and roles. While that's not a major big deal to me, it just means I have to adjust how I approach the remainder of the series. Noted.
As for how this book was, well...I still definitely liked it. I simply adore Lassiter. Even though he feels somewhat different this time around, a little less snarky, he's still a hell of a likable guy. And Charlie is likable as well. I didn't care for the similarities between this book and its predecessor when it came to the romance angle, which feels like it's been done before (and is exactly why I would rather these books CONNECT so that things like this can be referenced properly. Yet again, two females literally toss themselves at both Lassiter AND Charlie, which is exactly how it went the last time around (for different reasons obviously). Anyway, characters are so well-written and feel realistic, even the one with the British accent. It was easy reading that character's dialogue in the proper accent and it really helped the characters feel authentic.
The plot was mildly disturbing, but no less engaging, since that's what makes a story really pop. You don't want something to be too simple and expendable. Oftentimes, though, Lassiter felt more like a detective in this book than a lawyer, which wasn't as off-putting as it was odd. I know at times lawyers essentially have to do their own detective work so it's not like this was a bad thing. It did make Lassiter's interactions interesting to read. I suppose what I hope to keep seeing is Lassiter in the courtroom, and not outside of it. Outside of it works and is still great reading, but I so enjoy reading lawyers in their natural element. That was just minimal this time around when I didn't want it to be. I like witty, snarky Lassiter the best.
At any rate, despite my disappointments with this book and its predecessor, I'm shamelessly addicted to Lassiter and have every intention to go on. I wanna see what he stumbles into next. I'll maintain hope that one of these books will blow me away and earn 5 stars outta me.
June 24, 2022
I enjoyed the Solomon and Lord series and figured I would love this one too. Jake Lassiter is an attorney, but the stories read more like he is a cop or private investigator. There are very little law or courtroom in the book. Overall, it wasn’t a bad story, but I think it was peppered with way too many one liners and references to POP culture. It overpowered the story and made me not want to continue on with the series because I found it annoying. Readers should decide for themselves, though, because some may love it.
October 15, 2018
This is a very weak entry in the Jake Lassiter series. The author spends much too much effort on introspection and pseudo-psychobabble at the expense of trying to solve the set mystery. The last third of the book finally gets around to addressing the crimes and, after a number of semi-interesting plot twists, finally resolves everything. There's a lot of humor injected, but much of it seems to be there to delay getting to the point of the mystery. The author has done much better.
April 18, 2011
This is the 1st book I read that Paul wrote which instantly transformed him into ne of my favorite authors! I truly enjoy the Jake Lassiter character and the way Paul brings the settings to life! I also love how he always works a reference to Penn State and/or Joe Paterno into his Lassiter story lines.
August 27, 2017
I Didn't Finish
I got to around 60%...the story was such a key down from the debut book. I couldn't waste anymore time on it. The story just seemed to be going nowhere. I'll read the next one because there's got to be more to this author, and this character that so many people like.
I got to around 60%...the story was such a key down from the debut book. I couldn't waste anymore time on it. The story just seemed to be going nowhere. I'll read the next one because there's got to be more to this author, and this character that so many people like.
December 3, 2019
Still not sure about Jake
I wasn't sure if I like Jake in the first book because I thought he was a little shallow. This book is a little unbelievable right from the beginning (lead prosecutor and head of the investigation) to the ending so I'm still not liking him much. Maybe the next book will help me finally decide.
I wasn't sure if I like Jake in the first book because I thought he was a little shallow. This book is a little unbelievable right from the beginning (lead prosecutor and head of the investigation) to the ending so I'm still not liking him much. Maybe the next book will help me finally decide.
August 15, 2008
NIGHT VISION - VG
Levine, Paul - 2nd in Jake Lassiter series
Ex-pro football player and maverick lawyer Jake Lassiter stalks a psychopathic killer who's terrorizing Miami.
Well written and suspenseful. An enjoyable read.
Levine, Paul - 2nd in Jake Lassiter series
Ex-pro football player and maverick lawyer Jake Lassiter stalks a psychopathic killer who's terrorizing Miami.
Well written and suspenseful. An enjoyable read.
February 5, 2020
Good and bad
Book had a little of both good and bad. Very bad section in the middle that made absolutely no sense. Maybe it’s an acquired taste? Won’t be any more from this author for me. My taste buds didn’t get that part and it ruined the book for me
Book had a little of both good and bad. Very bad section in the middle that made absolutely no sense. Maybe it’s an acquired taste? Won’t be any more from this author for me. My taste buds didn’t get that part and it ruined the book for me
July 2, 2022
Good quick read but feeling repetitive elements
The plot elements are good and unique. But I feel background, color and descriptors have some repetition.
I would recommend the book to Kindle Unlimited readers but maybe only to cash buyers depending on price.
The plot elements are good and unique. But I feel background, color and descriptors have some repetition.
I would recommend the book to Kindle Unlimited readers but maybe only to cash buyers depending on price.
January 17, 2011
I am re-reading this series on Kindle. Another fun courtroom drama, with Florida scenery and interesting character revelations and plot turns. Fun reading.
January 1, 2023
Not nearly as good as the first. The whole London thing just didn't do it for me. But i will listen to the third book to see if he gets back on track for me.
December 16, 2017
The first in this series was OK. The protagonist is an affable lunk coasting along on his charm - in the style of Magnum PI as played by Tom Selleck - with a supporting cast of lovable eccentrics.
This one is hampered by a severely dated plot concerning a computer dating application from the dark ages and the author's tin ear.
There's a character who is supposed to be English and our hero zips off to London to see her, along with his trusty father-figure. Everyone in England speaks with the same voice as all the American characters including wincingly inappropriate colloquialisms.
He stays in a London hotel where the valets apparently dress like Guardsmen and is given a brief tour of London showing him Buckingham Palace on the opposite side of Trafalgar Square to the National Gallery!
He visits a prison where high-profile murderers are having a little chat session very close to where someone is giving a lecture open to the general public - and there is pretty much zero security. The inmates wear their own clothes - required for a telegraphed plot twist - and 30 years ago we not only had a transgender serial killer but also no problem at all providing healthcare for gender transition to a convicted murderer - weren't we ahead of the curve? These prisoners are serial killers (naturally, we have a plentiful supply of those) supposedly being held somewhere in central London in a facility where basically anybody can walk in with no prior clearance & absolutely no valid reason for being there.
Our hero becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity leading to a brawl and serious assault but luckily his new English friend can smooth that over with no effort. Then it's off to the family home - obviously her mother lives in something akin to Downton Abbey - complete with a "kitchen maid in uniform" who thinks that drinking tea with lemon is some bizarre habit of "the Yanks". She provides high tea with an array of sweetmeats including "mincemeat cake with brandy-butter sauce" - wtf is that? Is this woman serving cold Christmas pudding in the middle of July?
This woman and her offspring (a graduate of Cheltenham Ladies College) are clearly supposed to be extremely posh if not actually aristocratic yet feel it perfectly appropriate to behave appallingly rudely to each other and their guests.
The daughter behaves like a schizophrenic - she ignores the hero then decides she fancies him; throws herself at him and then has a meltdown when he falls asleep instead of proposing afterwards. I seem to remember something very similar going on with the woman in the first book who found him irresistible.
I think I'm not even halfway through this waste of time but I don't see how it can redeem itself. I can't bear to read more than a chapter at a time because of the steam issuing from my ears. The first book had the benefit of readability.
This one is hampered by a severely dated plot concerning a computer dating application from the dark ages and the author's tin ear.
There's a character who is supposed to be English and our hero zips off to London to see her, along with his trusty father-figure. Everyone in England speaks with the same voice as all the American characters including wincingly inappropriate colloquialisms.
He stays in a London hotel where the valets apparently dress like Guardsmen and is given a brief tour of London showing him Buckingham Palace on the opposite side of Trafalgar Square to the National Gallery!
He visits a prison where high-profile murderers are having a little chat session very close to where someone is giving a lecture open to the general public - and there is pretty much zero security. The inmates wear their own clothes - required for a telegraphed plot twist - and 30 years ago we not only had a transgender serial killer but also no problem at all providing healthcare for gender transition to a convicted murderer - weren't we ahead of the curve? These prisoners are serial killers (naturally, we have a plentiful supply of those) supposedly being held somewhere in central London in a facility where basically anybody can walk in with no prior clearance & absolutely no valid reason for being there.
Our hero becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity leading to a brawl and serious assault but luckily his new English friend can smooth that over with no effort. Then it's off to the family home - obviously her mother lives in something akin to Downton Abbey - complete with a "kitchen maid in uniform" who thinks that drinking tea with lemon is some bizarre habit of "the Yanks". She provides high tea with an array of sweetmeats including "mincemeat cake with brandy-butter sauce" - wtf is that? Is this woman serving cold Christmas pudding in the middle of July?
This woman and her offspring (a graduate of Cheltenham Ladies College) are clearly supposed to be extremely posh if not actually aristocratic yet feel it perfectly appropriate to behave appallingly rudely to each other and their guests.
The daughter behaves like a schizophrenic - she ignores the hero then decides she fancies him; throws herself at him and then has a meltdown when he falls asleep instead of proposing afterwards. I seem to remember something very similar going on with the woman in the first book who found him irresistible.
I think I'm not even halfway through this waste of time but I don't see how it can redeem itself. I can't bear to read more than a chapter at a time because of the steam issuing from my ears. The first book had the benefit of readability.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 16, 2023
I didn't like this as much as Paul's other series "Solomon vs Lord".
It had interesting whodunnit about serial murder.
All the references to classic drama (Equus and Tennyson's poetry) went over my head as I haven't read any of these. So I had to look up on Wiki and other sources. And the intensity of passion and the reasons for crime became relevant.
But i didnt like some plot elements which were not required, like the London track and the meeting with serial murderers. Also, why would an American, on his first visit to London, drive his friend's car though he is unfamiliar with the roads and right-side steering. There was at least half a page about how confused he was. (not to mention he was injured and yet insists on driving )
I hated the Pam Maxson character with her psycho mumbo-jumbo and her inconsistent behavior.
One quote which surpised me, “In the 21st century, we'll work at home and recycle our garbage into compost. The computer will link us with the office, the grocery store, and each other. Microscopic chips and scanners will transcribe details even the most astute biographer would overlook” The book was published in 1991. How accurately he has predicted the 21st century! I think the author has a crystal ball to view the future.
"Maybe it's old-fashioned, but I'm opposed to sneakers without laces. Digital watches and pocket calculators, too. Gizmos that make life easier and dull our minds. Besides being unable to read or write, today's kids have trouble telling time, multiplying nine time seven, and tying their shoes. " the quote is more relevant today. What would Paul Levine tell about ChatGPT
It had interesting whodunnit about serial murder.
All the references to classic drama (Equus and Tennyson's poetry) went over my head as I haven't read any of these. So I had to look up on Wiki and other sources. And the intensity of passion and the reasons for crime became relevant.
But i didnt like some plot elements which were not required, like the London track and the meeting with serial murderers. Also, why would an American, on his first visit to London, drive his friend's car though he is unfamiliar with the roads and right-side steering. There was at least half a page about how confused he was. (not to mention he was injured and yet insists on driving )
I hated the Pam Maxson character with her psycho mumbo-jumbo and her inconsistent behavior.
One quote which surpised me, “In the 21st century, we'll work at home and recycle our garbage into compost. The computer will link us with the office, the grocery store, and each other. Microscopic chips and scanners will transcribe details even the most astute biographer would overlook” The book was published in 1991. How accurately he has predicted the 21st century! I think the author has a crystal ball to view the future.
"Maybe it's old-fashioned, but I'm opposed to sneakers without laces. Digital watches and pocket calculators, too. Gizmos that make life easier and dull our minds. Besides being unable to read or write, today's kids have trouble telling time, multiplying nine time seven, and tying their shoes. " the quote is more relevant today. What would Paul Levine tell about ChatGPT
July 31, 2025
I’m beginning to enjoy this author penmanship, recommend
This book was so much better to me than book 1. It had a better start. I like the storyline. I really like Jake and Charlie “bro” relationship. Charlie seems to keep Jake grounded. Charlie is the closest person to be a friend to Jake. Jake is a good person but sometimes naive bc he doesn’t see the bad in some people. He also doesn’t have a lot of confidence in himself. He talks humorously to disguise his feelings and flaws. But my goodness, he has such bad luck with women, but Pam wasn’t his type. I didn’t like her. Jake seems to be searching for understanding, and he’s hunger for love and affection especially from women. It could have something with his mother. Even though this was a twisted plot, I was able to identify my culprits.
This book was so much better to me than book 1. It had a better start. I like the storyline. I really like Jake and Charlie “bro” relationship. Charlie seems to keep Jake grounded. Charlie is the closest person to be a friend to Jake. Jake is a good person but sometimes naive bc he doesn’t see the bad in some people. He also doesn’t have a lot of confidence in himself. He talks humorously to disguise his feelings and flaws. But my goodness, he has such bad luck with women, but Pam wasn’t his type. I didn’t like her. Jake seems to be searching for understanding, and he’s hunger for love and affection especially from women. It could have something with his mother. Even though this was a twisted plot, I was able to identify my culprits.
May 13, 2017
Jake is appointed as a special prosecutor in this story because the Miami State Attorney had a relationship with a woman who was recently killed. Jake's job is to try the case when the police find the killer. The State Attorney is very involved in the police's search, and he knows everything they do. More than Jake knows, for certain. Then two other women, who used the same computer dating company as the first woman, are killed in an almost identical manner, one of them the State Attorney's wife, whom he was the the process of divorcing. Will Jake find the killer before the killer finds him?
February 27, 2019
The second book in the series and Jake Lassiter is once again thrust into unscrupulous murders and finds himself subject of investigation. No matter how "normal" people seem, there are some that hide their true motives well and it is up to Jake to realise this before it is too late. Unfortunately, our lawyer always finds himself a suspect and then uses his prowess to find the real perpetrator and Night Vision is no different.
I love Jake's relationship with his ME friend, Charlie Riggs and of course granny.
With lots of laughs as well as a well thought out plot, this was another winner.
I love Jake's relationship with his ME friend, Charlie Riggs and of course granny.
With lots of laughs as well as a well thought out plot, this was another winner.
January 29, 2023
Many murders and twists
This is a confusing story in that it is not clear if Jake is trying to be a defense lawyer, a prosecutor, a detective of just an ex pro athlete failing as relationships and his job. Most of the characters are unlikable, the story has strange tangents that come across as forced scenes but the ending pulls it all together. Overall, this is a mystery and not much of a legal thriller but has interesting moments.
This is a confusing story in that it is not clear if Jake is trying to be a defense lawyer, a prosecutor, a detective of just an ex pro athlete failing as relationships and his job. Most of the characters are unlikable, the story has strange tangents that come across as forced scenes but the ending pulls it all together. Overall, this is a mystery and not much of a legal thriller but has interesting moments.
June 13, 2021
A little out there but still attention catching
Some of the plot is a little out there, and you start to go in circles with who is responsible for what. It didn’t conclude as tidy as I like, but overall the characters are likable and the plot, while movie-like, does still keep your attention. I will keep reading this series.
Some of the plot is a little out there, and you start to go in circles with who is responsible for what. It didn’t conclude as tidy as I like, but overall the characters are likable and the plot, while movie-like, does still keep your attention. I will keep reading this series.
February 21, 2022
Night Vision
Jake is hired by the States Attorney to solve the death of s young woman who is manually strangled in her home. One death quickly leads to a second that are tied together by their use of a computer dating site, Compu Mate. Other users of the site are also interviewed. Through many twists Jake is finally able to determine there is more than one killer.
Jake is hired by the States Attorney to solve the death of s young woman who is manually strangled in her home. One death quickly leads to a second that are tied together by their use of a computer dating site, Compu Mate. Other users of the site are also interviewed. Through many twists Jake is finally able to determine there is more than one killer.
December 18, 2022
I think it’s the best Lassiter book
Read them all and this one, number 2, is the best. For great entertainment read Ben Porter in False Assurances, Threat Bias, Subversive Addiction and Vital Deception! The ending in this Lassiter book is equivalent to those in the Ben Porter’s series.
Read them all and this one, number 2, is the best. For great entertainment read Ben Porter in False Assurances, Threat Bias, Subversive Addiction and Vital Deception! The ending in this Lassiter book is equivalent to those in the Ben Porter’s series.
July 2, 2024
I really like the main character, Jake Lassiter who is an ex NFL player turned lawyer. By his own admission not a great lawyer as far as law goes, but he has a high moral compass and does not do things that other sleazy lawyers in his town do to get ahead. He pursues the truth no matter if it helps his cause or not. I will definitely read the next one in the series.
December 20, 2024
Good grief!!
What a book..omg!! I don't know where this guy gets his ideas for his books but this one is a humdinger. Each time I thoughts I got this, there was another curve ball. I live the old coroner, he's one wise man and I hope he stays in more books. I never give up a plot, that's for you to read...and read you must because this book is fantastic. Now for #3.
What a book..omg!! I don't know where this guy gets his ideas for his books but this one is a humdinger. Each time I thoughts I got this, there was another curve ball. I live the old coroner, he's one wise man and I hope he stays in more books. I never give up a plot, that's for you to read...and read you must because this book is fantastic. Now for #3.
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