Legal Tender (Rosato & Associates Book 2)

I am working my way through the Rosato & Associates series. And, yes, that means I will read the books in order. I worked as a legal assistant for more than 25 years which is why I have a soft spot for this type of book. I really enjoyed this book. The writing was fast-paced, the characters are well-defined and the storyline is truly believable. There was never a dull moment and the ending was a surprise. Hang on to your seats!!!

Having just read “Everywhere That Mary Went” which was Lisa’s first book and introduced readers to Mary DiNunzio, I was eager to read her follow up, Legal Tender. I wasn’t disappointed. This was the introduction to Bennie Rosato and an exciting introduction it was. The book was a very quick read and full of action and twists and turns. It was a great forerunner to the Rosato & Associates series of books.

This was my first "Rosato" book but not sure if I will continue with the series. I've read other books by Lisa Scottoline and really enjoyed them, but just found this one too unbelievable. I'll probably try one more down the road, but for now will stick to "single"mysteries by Lisa.

I was looking for the DVD, "Illegal Tender," when I stumbled into Lisa Scottoline's book, "Legal Tender." So, I said, "Why not?" I purchased a copy and read it in two days! Yes, this book is 15 years old, but I am glad that I had a chance to read it!Benedetta Rosato: Attorney and Partner in a small, but productive firm, has a falling-out with her Partner (and former love interest). Somehow, he turns up dead - and Benedetta is on the hook for it! The adventure goes from there, and is this lady's investigative skills are put to the test! Honestly, how she was able to stay free and produce the evidence she needed to stay free, I'll never know. To say she was lucky would be an understatement! A good, entertaining, all-around crime story with some "snap" to it!If you are new to Scottoline's work (and I am), may I suggest "Legal Tender?"For you Amazoner's out there that may read this review, what do I read next from Lisa Scottoline? I can't choose. A little help, please...?I rate Lisa Scottoline's "Legal Tender"...four stars!

It is hard for me to comment on this book. All of Lisa’s books are so enjoyable. They do not have complex plots & hundreds of characters..just a good story. I have read nearly all of her books; I just started a new one today: “Exposed”. For just pleasant, fun reading, she’s the gal. ,

From the very first page, it took off and kept going! Great characters, vivid landscapes, twisting plot, believeable storyline. I could not put this book down! Reading it even at red lights, it was THAT good!!I used to be a Grisham reader but he became too vile. Scottoline on the other hand, writes with finese, humor, clear vision. She makes Grisham look like a first-grader writing his first fictional story.Scottoline is an incredible writer, very knowledgeable, puts a tremendous amount of research into each book. Each page leads to the next without leaving the reader scratching their head with, "huh?" Every lead connects at one point or another and nothing is left out at the finish! It's a fantastic and thrilling read.You won't be able to put it down!! HIGHLY recommend this book!!

Sadly, I started reading Lisa Scottoline in reverse order. I read her most recent books first. In my opinion, she’s improved with age. This book was entertaining with lots of twists and turns, though. Certainly worth the read.

Lisa Scottoline is one of my favorite authors. Although I can say this was not my favorite book by her, I really did find it an enjoyable read. Just sometimes the story got a bit confusing, but I still think it deserves a 5 star rating

first time I have read book by this author, very enjoyable

I love this series!

女性ジョン・グリシャムと呼ばれる、Lisa Scottolineのリーガル・サスペンスです。リーガル・サスペンスとは言うものの、法廷シーンは最初と最後に少し出てくるだけで、メインは、殺人の容疑をかけられた無実の女性弁護士（主役）が、真犯人をつきとめるため、警察から逃走を続けながら徐々に真実に近づいて行くというストーリー。恋人のマークと法律事務所を立ち上げたベニーは、恋も仕事も順調で幸せの真っ只中・・・のはずだったのに、気が付けば、同じ事務所で働く若い女性弁護士イヴにマークを奪われてしまっていた。挙句の果てに、マークはベニーを事務所から追い出して、現在の恋人であるイヴと新しく法律事務所をスタートさせたいと言い出す。恋も仕事も行き詰まり、不幸のどん底に突き落とされるベニー。そして、今でもマークに未練たっぷりのベニーを襲った次の悲劇は、何とマークが何者かによって殺害され、その容疑が自分にかけられてしまうというもの。状況証拠から、警察はベニーが犯人だと決めてかかり、とうとう事情聴取まで受けるはめに。このままでは本当に自分が犯人にされてしまう、と危機感をもったベニーは、同僚の助けを借りながら、自分で真犯人を突き止めようと必死の逃走劇が始まる。ところが、行く先々で殺人事件が起こり、それまでもがベニーの仕業だと思われて・・・。非常にテンポの良い作品で面白く、次は何が起こるのかとドキドキしながら読み進めます。ベニーの語り口調で描かれているので、自分がベニーになった気分でストーリーを楽しめるのも魅力。また、登場人物のキャラクターも生き生きと描かれていて、作品に魅力を添えています。精神を病んでいて、人とまともな会話ができないベニーの母親。その母親を四六時中看病してくれる心優しい黒人女性、ハッティ。敵か味方か怪しいものの、同じ事務所の弁護士で、ベニーの逃走を手助けしてくれるグレイディ等。ただ真犯人が判明するくだりがあまりに突然で、いきなり崖から突き落とされたような気分になり、その点がちょっとだけ残念でした。とはいえ、本当にスピード感あふれる作品で、映画化されるのを意識して書いたの？と思うくらい面白い本でした。実際この本を読んでいる間は、寝不足になってしまったほど・・・。久しぶりの痛快サスペンスでした。オススメです！