Ron Liebman

I received a copy through the First to Read program. Law has always been a bit of a mystery to me; it almost seems like law takes interesting topics like entertainment, and makes them boring. So I never wanted to be a lawyer. However, law school, law firms, and legal politics have always interested me. This book concerns a young partner in a fancy "big law" firm, who comes from a modest background. He is asked to work on an international case by the senior partner, and gets embroiled in many complications. I didn't fully understand the legal details, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the intrigue. I won't give away the plot, but much mayhem ensued. At the climactic moment, the reader is strung along in suspense in a literal page-turner. I almost thought we wouldn't learn what happened. Quite a ride. I would like to read more books by this author.… (plus d'informations)

I thought this was an interesting series opener. I picked it up at random from the library after seeing it compared to Janet Evanovich. I didn’t really see the comparison, but I thought it stood well on its own. It has humor, but not the absurdities you find in a Stephanie Plum book. Junne isn’t your typical lawyer, and the situation he and Mickie find themselves in isn’t your typical situation. I’m curious to see what direction the series takes, and whether Junne will ever find happiness — or even contentment.… (plus d'informations)