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- Publisher: PENGUIN Group (USA) Inc. (31 May 2005)
- ISBN-10: 0515137480
- ISBN-13: 978-0515137484
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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'The compelling plot builds to a conclusion that should surprise even longtime fans.' -- Publishers Weekly 20050501 'This is a first class legal/political thriller - intriguing, sentimental and chilling at the same time' -- Independent on Sunday 20050731
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A $200 tip to a valet parker from a beautiful young woman driving a red Ferrari? That's sure to catch your attention. Then the young woman buys an expensive piece of art glass, so dear that the shop owner "wonders whether his calculator possessed enough digits to cipher the sale and its consequent tax." Intriguing, what?
But wait, don't become too interested in this gal because by page 21 she's quite dead with two holes in her head, a double tap, the mark of an accomplished assassin.
The eighth tale in Martini's popular series starring attorney Paul Madriani finds our protagonist a bit more introspective, more determined and faced with the daunting task of defending career soldier Emiliano Ruiz who is accused of killing the woman, Madelyn Chapman, CEO of a major software firm, Isotenics, Inc.
The evidence against Ruiz seems indisputable - he was on a security force protecting her, a video tape plainly shows that they had an affair, and he has the skills to deliver a double tap, two bullet wounds maybe an inch apart.
With the help of his garrulous pal, Harry, Madriani begins the investigation only to discover that Isotenics and the government were partners in an antiterrorist program that involved computer software able to spy on virtually everyone. To further complicate matters, Ruiz has a seven year gap in his resume, and he's not talking about it.
It's a bit of a stretch to believe that much of Madriani's passion in defending Ruiz is because this soldier reminds him of his beloved Uncle Evo, a shell shocked veteran. And, the conclusion when the real killer is revealed does seem a bit contrived for this reader.
However, fans of courtroom procedure will have a field day as Martini recounts the trial. Templeton a dwarf attorney with more tricks up his short sleeve than Houdini is a masterful characterization. Hopefully, we'll meet him on the big screen some day along with General Satz "who had a long list of get-even announcements waiting to be printed."
An attorney as well as a writer, Martini, offers many insights into the ways and means employed by legal eagles when they go toe to toe in a courtroom.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Most series run a course that eventually leads to an unsatisfying product. Martini though has so far been able to avoid this trap. This is book #8 about San Diego Defense attorney Paul Madriani, and it is a heck of a story! Past and present inter-mix, the past cannot be forgotten, nor separated from the future. The title "Double Tap" has double meaning, it refers to two closely place shots to the head Blam, Blam! And this is how a very wealthy, female CEO is found dead - obvious execution marksman style hit. The title tough also to the way the past effects the future.
The plot moves along at a good pace and progress to taught courtroom scenes. As always Martini has his ducks in a row with the plot progressing in a logical manner, there are no gapping holes. My one complaint is that Martini sometimes goes overboard on detail where it is not needed, but this is a small grip. If you are a fan you should enjoy this book. I also must "Pay Forward" a recommendation from another amazon friend: "A Tourist in the Yucatan" very good exciting thriller/mystery/adventure-I throughly enjoyed this book!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I happened upon this book by chance and took a "risk" because I was not familiar with the author's name. In this instance, Martini has produced a fast-moving novel which has a good plot and is very well-written. This thoroughly enjoyable read will have me looking for more of his books.
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