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Summary: scheming duos
Review: a legal thriller worthy of the name. the question is not who did it, but rather what version of events will the jurors buy. plausible scenarios ably crafted by the prosecution and defense and adjusted along the way according to the shifting plotting and conniving of the protagonists. an excellent debut novel, not to be missed by fans of legal fiction.
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Summary: An outstanding read; by the author of PRESSURE POINTS
Review: As an author working on the perimeter of the bestseller lists myself, I like to read the competition, particularly those nominated for Edgar awards. LINE OF VISION is such a book, and unlike too many of the bestsellers these days, this one really deserves the attention. The narrative voice is fresh -- you've never read this style before -- and the story unfolds in a compelling (though slightly predictable) fashion that will keep you turning the pages. There is just the right mix of characterization and exposition, with a dash of thematic head-knocking tossed in. If you like legal thrillers and murder mysteries but wish there was something new out there, give this one a try. Ellis is the real deal.
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Summary: Mega-Twists
Review: As an avid reader of legal thrillers, this is definitely at the top of my list. I bought the book because a friend of mine is listed in the "acknowldegements" part of the book and had recommended it to me. After I started reading it, I could not put it down. From the very beginning, the novel draws the reader into Marty's character. Its use of flashbacks is especially beguiling and the surprises are just that. The courtroom exchanges are very realistic. I can see this one optioned into a script. Highly entertaining and a must read for all.
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Summary: Very Good!
Review: At first I wasn't sure I would like this book but the more I read the better it was. Loved the legal aspects of it, really made you think.
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Summary: Very Good!
Review: At first I wasn't sure I would like this book but the more I read the better it was. Loved the legal aspects of it, really made you think.
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Summary: Razzle Dazzle Courtroom Drama
Review: David Ellis's Edgar nominated "Line of Vision" is a unique, twist and turn first person narrative of Marty Kalish. Marty is not, as you might expect, the clever, righteous, hard driving defense attorney; he is a lawyer's nightmare of a client (except he can pay the fees). Did he do the deed?The tale begins with Marty gazing longingly at the home of his lover, the beauteous Rachel Reinardt who has told him of her wealthy husband's escalating abuse. While Marty watches, Rachel comes into view disheveled with cuts and bruises on her face. Her enraged husband closely follows her, gun in hand, throws her to the floor and leaps upon her. Marty grabs a bench and crashes through the locked sliding glass door. Two shots are fired. The husband is dead, and Marty vows Rachel will be safe from here on. He drags the body away from the scene, barely ahead of the police, and buries it. Within two weeks, Marty is called in for questioning. Marty is introspective, detached, highly imaginative, and he is telling us the story. He flashes back to achingly vivid scenes with Rachel, while going about his daily life as a highly paid market analyst. He is screamingly tense while trying to maintain an aura of normality with his friends and co-workers. When the police pick him up on suspicion, his sole purpose seems to be to shield Rachel, going so far as to "confess" to one of the detectives. Then he proceeds to hire the best defense attorney in town. At the behest of his attorney, he recants his confession and pleads not guilty. Did Marty kill Dr. Reinardt? Did he really have an affair with Rachel, or is he merely a lovesick voyeur? If he killed Dr. Reinardt, can it be proved it was "in defense of another"? Marty is an extremely busy fellow before and during the trial, and some of his actions are totally mysterious. But the fireworks are in the courthouse while Marty tries desperately to judge the effectiveness of his high-priced lawyer as if he is watching a tennis match where the stakes are his life. "Line of Vision" is engrossing, intricate, and a page-turner of the first order. Author/Attorney Ellis brings not only drama, but also expertise to his story. Marty will surprise you over and over again. This is one book where you can truly say, "it ain't over until it's over."
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Summary: Move over John Grisham & make way for David Ellis!
Review: From the first page I was hooked and couldn't put it down. I'm a big fan of legal thrillers and "Line of Vision" is one of the best I've read in a long time. David Ellis tells a great story that's full of twists and turns and you can't guess what will happen next. I look forward to his next book. If you want to read a great book then buy "Line of Vision." It's a definite MUST READ!
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Summary: Get this writer in your Line of Vision ...
Review: Having now completed both "Life Sentence" & "Line of Vision" by David Ellis, I am waiting for the next installment by this gifted writer. Both books are exceptional reads. I could not put this one down & did not see the end coming until the last page. It is pure, uncut suspense sure to please those looking for a gripping page-turner!
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Summary: A Good Story With a Twist at the End
Review: Having read "Life Sentence" a few months ago, I looked forward to reading the author's first book. This book is about Marty Kallish, an investment banker who confesses to his lover's husband, whose body has yet to be found. The rest of the story centers around Marty's digging into the life of his lover and he finds (and so do we) things aren't always as they seem. A pretty good story that tended to drag in places, but the end is worth the trip.
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Summary: Edgar Winner???
Review: I am always looking for new authors and was drawn to this book because of its status as an Edgar Winner. As I was yawning into page 250, I was wondering exactly when this book was ever going to be interesting, or, in fact, if there was a plot. This book was a waste of time and money. What in the world were the Edgar Award people thinking.
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