I always enjoy a good Paul Madriani story!

I have always liked this series of books, not least because Martini really knows how courtrooms work and his trial portrayals are dead on. I was thoroughly surprised by the outcome of this book and the solution of the crime, too. But this book displays a much deeper and more bitter sense of cynicism than I’ve seen in other Martini novels. And I also question one important plot point: I find it very hard to believe any competent judge would entertain a sweeping motion to hide alleged “trade secrets” from the criminal defense in a murder case, brought at the last moment and without advance notice, buy off on it, then limit the defense to three days to investigate in case of appellate reversal. So, one star off. Still, this was a very good read.

Steve Martini’s Paul Madriani Series are fast paced legal thrillers with well crafted plots which will have you guessing until the end. Attorney Paul Madriani just seems to attract clients who draw him into mysterious situations that in turn draw Madriani into unraveling the threads to help his clients.

I may have become enamored by Steve Martini,
but this was another wonderful read

An interesting book in regards to some nice court room drama and government ethics. Steve Martini takes us into a case where a former Ranger member is accused of murdering a former client and lover. Sargent Ruiz is accused of putting to bullets into the head of Madelyn Chapmans head in her home. Paul Madriani and his partner Harry Hinds take the case pro bono after another attorney withdraws. As Paul and Harry dig into the case they have a seven year missing period in Ruiz's life in the military. Ruiz will not tell them anything in relation to this time period other than to say he was a trainer and that it has nothing to do with his case. As they look into the victims life as the CEO of a large government software developing company they realize the government is treading on some dangerous morale grounds. There is a former general who is now in possession of software that can control the flow of all information across the globe. The question is whether or not this is legal? There seems to be a very tight case around the neck of Sgt Ruiz. The question begs to who put it there? The crafty midget prosecuting attorney is crafting a very tight noose around Pauls client. Maybe to crafty for his own good. The government at all costs is trying to block all information from Isotrenics, Madelyns company. Some good courtroom back and forth with a pretty sharp twist near the end. I had an inkling near the end about who the killer was at the end. Martini had all the clues there for you but with a lot of misdirection. A good read.

Outstanding book in every regard. Good plot twists. The usual courtroom scenes and insights.
Maybe the best of the 10 of his books I’ve read.

Quit on page 124

I enjoyed the book and club in the storyline. Again the only thing at the end is that Paul always ends up in a dark place so he could be taken to be killed. I think his character should start caring a gun.

Bleh. I really couldn't get into this. Normally, when I read a thriller--- I'm completely hooked-- and just-- NEED to know "who done it" Not even remotely close, in this case. Sorry.

Good courtroom stuff.

good political legal thriller

Lagi pengen thriller, dan emang buku ini udah nganggur lama (nyaris setahun tepatnya), jadi dibacalah
awalnya menjanjikan - ada pembunuhan seorang eksekutif perusahaan piranti lunak trus tertuduhnya mantan tentara yang misterius
trus nyangkut2 ke keamanan negara segala
ada sidang-sidang - membahas cara ngebunuh, bukti-bukti - jaksanya pun keren
harusnya seru dong yaa
iyaaa
tapi sayangnya, begitu mulai klimaks - semua bukti mulai mengarah ke satu tujuan
tiba2 di STOP
eh
gelooo... demi keamanan negara
eh
beteeee