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Bury the Lead (Andy Carpenter Series, #3) (Andy Carpenter Series #3)
Northern New Jersey has a new local hero on its cultural crime turf.He's Andy Carpenter, the Paterson defense attorney who can sling a quip as fast as he can outmaneuver a snarling prosecutor. Acclaimed author David Rosenfelt's first novel, was nominated for an Edgar Award, now in this new novel, the intrepid lawyer is thrust into the spotlight where he risks becoming a me...more
Hardcover, 261 pages
Published
September 3rd 2007
by Mysterious Press
(first published 2004)
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An absolutely fun book, it is a quick read/listen and funny. I listened to this book at work and it was perfect backdrop for blocking people in the surrounding cubes and still being able to follow the story. Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter is a defense attorney in NJ, has a bit of Colombo-type underdog in him but with a dry, witty humour that had me chuckling out loud at work.
The reader, Grover Gardner, is several levels above excellent. His Andy Carpenter has overtones of Andy Rooney (from 60 Minut...more
The reader, Grover Gardner, is several levels above excellent. His Andy Carpenter has overtones of Andy Rooney (from 60 Minut...more
Mar 05, 2013
Melanie (aka Serial Reader)
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-challenge,
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There's a lot of surprising twists and turns in this novel, and a lot more characters to keep one guessing as to the who-what-when-where of the story. In fact, I was as surprised as Andy was at the ending. DR's use of metaphors and alliterations is spot-on and laugh-out-loud humorous, leveraging the self-deprecating humor back on Andy. I like that Andy doesn't seem to be too full of himself, and that he loves Laurie - a lot. I have a lot to look forward to in the next few novels of DR.
I rated th...more
I rated th...more
RATING: 4.75
Whoopee! Andy's back! I love this series featuring Andy Carpenter, wiseass defense attorney from northern New Jersey. And BURY THE LEAD, third in the series, does not disappoint.
Andy lives a relatively quiet life. He inherited $22 million, but it hasn't gone to his head. He's used some of the money to set up a dog rescue foundation, together with Willie Miller, a former client who received a substantial judgment. So when Andy decides to do legal work, it's because he wants to, not be...more
Whoopee! Andy's back! I love this series featuring Andy Carpenter, wiseass defense attorney from northern New Jersey. And BURY THE LEAD, third in the series, does not disappoint.
Andy lives a relatively quiet life. He inherited $22 million, but it hasn't gone to his head. He's used some of the money to set up a dog rescue foundation, together with Willie Miller, a former client who received a substantial judgment. So when Andy decides to do legal work, it's because he wants to, not be...more
This book provided a much needed change from the nasty, nasty bad boy in the last book I read, Slow Heat in Heaven, but maybe Andy could be a little less wimpish.
Picked up this book because of the doggie related name and enjoyed the early statements on dog neglect. IT IS ABUSIVE to leave a dog outside for most of its life. Dogs are pack animals and to deny them their beloved pack, which are their people, that's one of the worst punishments you can do to a dog.
Point made, back to the book. The...more
Picked up this book because of the doggie related name and enjoyed the early statements on dog neglect. IT IS ABUSIVE to leave a dog outside for most of its life. Dogs are pack animals and to deny them their beloved pack, which are their people, that's one of the worst punishments you can do to a dog.
Point made, back to the book. The...more
06/30/2012
WHAT: Bury The Lead by David Rosenfelt, #3 in Andy Carpenter series; library, 2004, 261 pgs
WHO: Andy Carpenter; defense attorney in Northern NJ -- his recent windfall -- inheritance of 22 million has allowed him to be very selective in choosing his cases. Sense of humor infused in all his trials -- borders beeing silly -- but so far it works for me.
Tara; his beloved golden retriever
Laurie; girlfriend, private investigator, former cop
Other recurring: Kevin who runs the legal advice-laun...more
WHAT: Bury The Lead by David Rosenfelt, #3 in Andy Carpenter series; library, 2004, 261 pgs
WHO: Andy Carpenter; defense attorney in Northern NJ -- his recent windfall -- inheritance of 22 million has allowed him to be very selective in choosing his cases. Sense of humor infused in all his trials -- borders beeing silly -- but so far it works for me.
Tara; his beloved golden retriever
Laurie; girlfriend, private investigator, former cop
Other recurring: Kevin who runs the legal advice-laun...more
This book was earlier in the series than the other Andy Carpenter books I read and thus less about dogs, but that didn't make it any less enjoyable.
Carpenter is a defense attorney in charge of defending a reporter who has allegedly been contacted by a serial killer, who tells the reporter every detail of his latest crimes. However, when a high profile woman is murdered, the reporter is found at the scene of the crime and in posession of evidence linking him to the murder, he becomes the sole sus...more
Carpenter is a defense attorney in charge of defending a reporter who has allegedly been contacted by a serial killer, who tells the reporter every detail of his latest crimes. However, when a high profile woman is murdered, the reporter is found at the scene of the crime and in posession of evidence linking him to the murder, he becomes the sole sus...more
Reporter, Daniel Cummings is being used by a killer to disclose stuff about murders. Eventually Daniel is framed for the a murder. Andy Carpenter takes the case. A prostitute who is killed was once a wealthy girl. She is the one the killer really wanted dead because she and her brother are due to inherit. Her brother wants her out of the picture. The other people who were killed were just to throw off authorities. There comes a shocking point in the book where Daniel is not guilty due to another...more
Mar 20, 2012
Laz the Sailor
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery-thriller
Another fine mystery with a bit of thriller thrown in. Not the best plot, but the characters are well done and they interact well. The multiple threads created an interesting weave, and the author lays out the clues so that the reader falls into the same traps - "I saw that coming! Oh, I was wrong, just like our hero." Always fun to realize that the author's got you hooked.
This is the weakest of the 3 books so far, but I'll keep reading them. I really like that the hero is a wimp. Smart, but a 9...more
This is the weakest of the 3 books so far, but I'll keep reading them. I really like that the hero is a wimp. Smart, but a 9...more
Once again David Rosenfelt has delivered a great and fast read. His further development of the characters in this series is fun and involving. Although there seems to be a bit of a pattern emerging in regards to Andy almost always being the underdog who is short of evidence, good leads and most often the full story as it pertains to the defense of his clients on trial they still keep you captivated from start to finish. I love his main characters wacky sense of humor. I also love that he keeps T...more
A pretty typical courtroom drama that I love to read. I like the characters. There is just the right amount of wise-assness and wit to the affable protagonist's take on the world that I was willing to embrace his take on his legal profession, views of the mob, charity, police, love, and dogs. I end up liking the guy. Virtually all of the other characters are rich in supporting ways from his low-key love interest to his buddy that answers his questions in song lyrics.
I caught myself laughing out...more
I caught myself laughing out...more
BURY THE LEAD (Legal Thriller-New Jersey-Cont) – VG
Rosenfelt, David – 3rd book
Mysterious Press, 2004- Hardcover
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter inherited $22 million so working isn’t something he has to do. But when a serial killer is murdering woman and cutting off their hands, Daniel Cummings, a local reporter and son of one of Andy’s friends, is arrested for the murders. Andy doesn’t believe he’s guilty and, with the help of friends and colleagues, is out to find the killer while defending D...more
Rosenfelt, David – 3rd book
Mysterious Press, 2004- Hardcover
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter inherited $22 million so working isn’t something he has to do. But when a serial killer is murdering woman and cutting off their hands, Daniel Cummings, a local reporter and son of one of Andy’s friends, is arrested for the murders. Andy doesn’t believe he’s guilty and, with the help of friends and colleagues, is out to find the killer while defending D...more
I am reading these out of order, which I don't usually do, but the spoilers don't seem to matter. I love the snarkiness of Lawyer Andy Carpenter, as well as all the secondary characters.He loves his dog and funds a dog rescue foundation. He also defends his clients. What more could you ask for. Well a good mystery too. The twists and turns of this one were really good. I did not catch the clues at all, so I never saw it coming,which I as a reader think is a good thing!!!
Bury the Lead is a fine example of a certain category of mystery; one where humor, not suspense, in the driving force. It's populated with wise-cracking protagonist, an (extremely) eccentric secondary cast, and has just enough of a twist at the end to feel satisfying. This isn't Literary Fiction (complete with a capital "l") by any means, nor does it aspire to be. Instead, it's a pleasant, if somewhat breezy, way to pass a few hours.
I thought this was the first in the series, so that may added to my lack of enthusiasm. But the main character was both boring and insecure. You know, like most millionaire lawyers...... The early rant about people who let dogs sleep outside being scum really turned me off. It's supposed to communicate his love of dogs (and the hook of this series), but he really only loves HIS dog. Will not read the rest of the series.
This is part of a mystery series that my husband got me started on. Certainly not great books but very enjoyable ones. I like the character of Andy Carpenter, a defense attorney. He is certainly not the super hero type, has a unique sense of humor, likes golden retrievers, and has to be protected by his girl friend, Laurie more than once. Rosenfelt's writing style is enjoyable.
This very funny legal thriller/mystery kept me laughing out loud all the way through, just like the first two books in the series. It has a clever mystery plot with lots of surprising twists, wonderfully witty dialogue, a breezy writing style, a likable narrator -- and, as if that weren't enough, dogs! A very entertaining read for those who enjoy a well-plotted mystery with plenty of humor.
Jul 13, 2011
Libby Sellers
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
court-room-drama,
mystery
This is the third in the series though you could read without having read the first two. I didn't think this was quite as good as the first two but I love the dry sense of humor and, since I'm listening to this in audiobook form, I love the Narrator and can't imagine anyone else doing the job. This book won't change your life but it will entertain you and I just bet you'll laugh out loud.
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The third in the Andy Carpenter series. I also enjoyed this book but not as much as the previous two. This one had a more convoluted story. Not that it was hard to follow, it just seems a little more twisty than necessary and there were a few too many coincedences. Also you needed to suspend your disbelief a bit much. I still liked the writing style and the authors wit. Getting a little tired of all the dog talk though.
An engaging series of which this is the third volume. The protagonist Andy Carpenter is an attorney who has inherited millions and on the side has founded a dog rescue organization. However, dogs per se, don’t dominate this book as they do in some other mystery series. The writing is bright and witty and Andy is a self-deprecating joy. A neat twist at the conclusion of this well-plotted story.
I go this an ebook from the library, and only had it for seven days, so I immediately delved into it. I thoroughly enjoyed this, as I did the first two books in this series. A quick and easy read and very funny. Even though I figured out the culprit partway through the book, I didn't know the motive. The next in the series is on my to-read list.
Really good mystery with a witty protagonist, a lawyer who inherited millions. A serial killer is at work in New Jersey. He is making contact with a newspaper reporter who is looked at as a suspect after having been found near the body of the latest victim, an up and coming female politician.
This book by David Rosenfelt was a good read. The characters were likeable and comfortable to deal with and the plot was normal -- for awhile. Then it had a plot correction at the end which made it more interestng. Enjoyed it.
J. Robert Ewbank author "Wesley's Wars" and "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms"
J. Robert Ewbank author "Wesley's Wars" and "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms"
What a terrible book. This was obviously written for children. There was no depth to the story and the characters were weird.He tried to make the main character, Andy,funny but it just didn't work. He came across a little insane. In addition he had an unnatural relationship with his dog, Tara.Ii was a little icky
There is a serial killer on the loose, who is contacting a newpaper reporter as a conduit to the police. When Vince asks Andy to represent the paper, he can't refuse his friend, even though payment is made in donuts, most of which Vince eats himself. Another amusing book with an interesting plot.
Aug 08, 2012
Martha
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
pets,
thriller-mystery
This is fun brain candy - a wealthy lawyer who has a dog rescue foundation, and who frequently has dogs prominently built into his cases. This case involves a reporter accused of committing the murders he is reporting on. Self-deprecating lead is funny. Lisa - you'd like this one!
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Andy Carpenter is still the witty unortodox defense attorney. His usual friends show up for the solving of the crime which his client did not committ. There starts to be a sameness about these books but still are fun to read and enjoy.
Although I didn't read #2 in the series, I enjoyed this episode. Lots of twists at the end. This is 'gruesome" enough for me, and the humor helps keep it light. I'll continue reading this series when I need an easy read.
Excellent; Continuing character: Andy Carpenter; a serial killer uses a newspaperman as his mouthpiece; then when the police arrest the reporter for the crimes Carpenter and his team prepare the defense
Fun mystery with a touch of humor.
Reporter, Daniel Cummings is being used by a killer to disclose stuff about murders. Eventually Daniel is framed for the a murder. Andy Carpenter takes the case.
Reporter, Daniel Cummings is being used by a killer to disclose stuff about murders. Eventually Daniel is framed for the a murder. Andy Carpenter takes the case.
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My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By...more
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I have gotten to this dubious position with absolutely no planning, and at no stage in my life could I have predicted it. But here I am.
My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By...more
