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The Tenth Case (Jaywalker #1)
Criminal defense attorney Harrison J. Walker, better known as Jaywalker, has just been suspended for using "creative" tactics and receiving "gratitude" in the courtroom stairwell from a client charged with prostitution. Convincing the judge that his other clients are counting on him, Jaywalker is allowed to complete ten cases. But it's the last case that truly tests his ab...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
October 1st 2008
by Mira Books
(first published May 1st 2008)
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Not a boring read, but not great either...,
I will offer openly that I'm not a big fan of legal thrillers or court-room dramas, but this book still caught my eye because of the uncommon protagonist.
I kind of had the feeling, about halfway through this book, that the ending was going to be a bit cliche if not predictable. I give Teller points for the unpredictable part, but it was cliche. The twist at the end was good, but the very end (the last page or two) was straight from many a movie script.
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I will offer openly that I'm not a big fan of legal thrillers or court-room dramas, but this book still caught my eye because of the uncommon protagonist.
I kind of had the feeling, about halfway through this book, that the ending was going to be a bit cliche if not predictable. I give Teller points for the unpredictable part, but it was cliche. The twist at the end was good, but the very end (the last page or two) was straight from many a movie script.
T...more
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid start for a new legal series...., November 8, 2008
This review is from: The Tenth Case (Paperback)
To me it's always about the ending. I can be reading along, enjoying a book immensely when WHAM!, the ending blows me out of the water for good or for bad--so ultimately, my opinion of a book is only as good as I like the ending. That said, I really liked this one.
The plot reads like a cliché of every legal thriller I've ever read, but somehow the way that Teller writes it -...more
This review is from: The Tenth Case (Paperback)
To me it's always about the ending. I can be reading along, enjoying a book immensely when WHAM!, the ending blows me out of the water for good or for bad--so ultimately, my opinion of a book is only as good as I like the ending. That said, I really liked this one.
The plot reads like a cliché of every legal thriller I've ever read, but somehow the way that Teller writes it -...more
If you are a fan of the legal system, especially court cases, then The Tenth Case, by Joseph Teller will be a must-read for you!
“It had long been Jaywalker’s belief that if you were to pull any ten criminal cases out of a hat, one of those ten could be won by the very worst of defense lawyers...At the opposite end of the spectrum would be the tenth case, one that even the best of defense lawyers couldn’t possibly win...” p. 105
Jaywalker was a great criminal defense lawyer—one of the best. But w...more
“It had long been Jaywalker’s belief that if you were to pull any ten criminal cases out of a hat, one of those ten could be won by the very worst of defense lawyers...At the opposite end of the spectrum would be the tenth case, one that even the best of defense lawyers couldn’t possibly win...” p. 105
Jaywalker was a great criminal defense lawyer—one of the best. But w...more
A wildly entertaining lawyer who will do anything to win a case. He goes by the name Jaywalker and is about to be suspended by the judiciary review board for his outrageous behavior in the courtroom and elsewhere (with an appreciative female client)in the courthouse. He is told to get rid of all pending cases but the board allows him to keep ten cases that are too far along and shouldn't be assigned to another lawyer. He clears nine cases but the tenth case--a murder trial--is the heart of the s...more
Unlike Bronx Justice
which was more or less autobiographical, this novel has more humor and less of a sense of doom. It has some funny lines, related to the way things work, like cop-speak. The cop writes in his report: " 'did knowlingly and voluntarily grant them consent to affect entry of the premises.' Jaywalker would go to his grave in awe over how cops abused the English language. It was as though, in order to receive their guns and shields, they were first required to surrender their abl...more
which was more or less autobiographical, this novel has more humor and less of a sense of doom. It has some funny lines, related to the way things work, like cop-speak. The cop writes in his report: " 'did knowlingly and voluntarily grant them consent to affect entry of the premises.' Jaywalker would go to his grave in awe over how cops abused the English language. It was as though, in order to receive their guns and shields, they were first required to surrender their abl...more
In my humble opinion The Tenth Case by Joseph Teller is not a suspense thriller nor is it a true mystery. It is more a legal drama with various portions of the story written in the form of a trial transcript that reads like the dialog in the courtroom portion of a Law and Order episode.
The story is told from the perspective of criminal defense attorney Harrison J. Walker, a man with the unlikely nickname of Jaywalker, who thru a series of circumstances and unlikely coincidences finds himself def...more
The story is told from the perspective of criminal defense attorney Harrison J. Walker, a man with the unlikely nickname of Jaywalker, who thru a series of circumstances and unlikely coincidences finds himself def...more
The Tenth Case by Joseph Teller opens with an attorney, Harrison J. Walker AKA “Jaywalker” standing in front of a disciplinary committee. Jaywalker is suspended from the practice of law for three years due to his use of “creative” tactics and for the fact that he received an oral “token of gratitude” in the courthouse stairwell from a grateful client, while in full view of a security camera. He is told to pick ten of his unfinished cases to complete and hand the rest off.
Jaywalker’s tenth case...more
Jaywalker’s tenth case...more
Joseph Teller's 'The Tenth Case' is a wonderful example of a legal thriller.
Jaywalker is a quirky lawyer who has just been suspended from practicing law for three years. The lewd act he and a hooker were caught on tape engaging in--in the courthouse stairwell of all places--was the final straw. But, taking his near perfect win record into consideration, the judges finally agree to let him finish handling ten cases he's already taken on. The final one, the tenth case, is a client named Samara Ta...more
Jaywalker is a quirky lawyer who has just been suspended from practicing law for three years. The lewd act he and a hooker were caught on tape engaging in--in the courthouse stairwell of all places--was the final straw. But, taking his near perfect win record into consideration, the judges finally agree to let him finish handling ten cases he's already taken on. The final one, the tenth case, is a client named Samara Ta...more
Manhattan lawyer Harrison J. Walker has, for the length of his twenty-plus year career, been known simply as Jaywalker. In court, the judge usually calls him Mr. Jaywalker. He is that rare criminal defense attorney who believes that a defendant deserves at least one person in his corner, even if the defendant is guilty as sin. This belief has helped Jaywalker achieve a high acquittal rate. Extremely high. Exceeding ninety percent, in fact.
In order to achieve this remarkably high acquittal rate,...more
In order to achieve this remarkably high acquittal rate,...more
I wanted to like this book far better than I actually did. Teller draws upon his background as a DEA agent and criminal defense attorney to craft a courtroom and police procedural that is fast-paced, but stereotypical. From the portrayal of the ill-spoken New York detective to the trailer-trash female protagonist, Teller manages to draw characters that we've seen a dozen times before. I could see the end coming for miles, and was disappointed to be right.
Can't remember how I got turned onto this book, but I'm glad I was. I really enjoyed this. The characters are strongly written and humanly flawed, and the ending didn't disappoint as they so often do. The author really knows his procedures for murder trials (not surprising since he's a lawyer) but it all is structured to work against the hero and his client. There's no easy out and no sense that the author cheated, so I'll be reading more from Mr. Teller.
When I was asked to review this book, it sounded interesting. Truly it did. The premise is that a renegade lawyer, threatened with disbarment, tries his last case: a young, beautiful wife accused of murdering her elderly, billionaire husband.
The main character, Jaywalker, has potential. The accused, Samara, isn't someone you like, let alone care about. You don't even want her to get acquitted. The book is gritty and realistic, with some twists, turns and of course, the anticipated deceptions. Yo...more
The main character, Jaywalker, has potential. The accused, Samara, isn't someone you like, let alone care about. You don't even want her to get acquitted. The book is gritty and realistic, with some twists, turns and of course, the anticipated deceptions. Yo...more
I didn't think this book was a bad book for a debut novel. It was actually pretty good. I enjoyed the pacing of it. It is very quick paced and you didn't know what was going to happen next. Does it have some holes? Yes, Mr. Teller needed a little better editor as some of the final plot points needed more explanation and needed to be better written. I thought that he developed his main character, Jaywalker pretty well. I liked him and look forward to seeing some updates on what his life now holds...more
After reading the synopsis which sounded exciting, I was disappointed with this book. The characters (in my opinion) weren't convincing, and I really couldn't root for the novel's protagonist "Jaywalker." While I enjoy legal thrillers, this one didn't engage me enough to finish it.
This book is very entertaining, witty, fast paced, often down-right funny, and also seriously grim in places. I recommend this read to anyone who likes a mix of comedy and drama in easy doses.
Diane Davis White
Author, Moon of the Falling Leaves
Diane Davis White
Author, Moon of the Falling Leaves
Wow! I absolutely love this book and can't wait to read more from this author. I guess this is a series about the same lawyer. I really enjoyed the character and his inability to follow the rules. I related to him!!!! The storytelling is great, and the plot's twists and turns are so much fun. This is one of my favorite new (at least to me) authors!
A pretty light read - definitely a summer type of book - but very well done. It was completely enjoyable and kept me genuinely interested in the story to the point where I never wanted to put the book down. I just wish it had ended differently.
Mar 28, 2009
Love Is...
marked it as to-read
From what I read of the back cover, it proves to make for interesting reading. I can't wait to get into it. I will be starting on it in the second week of May09.
Not a bad debut novel, interesting lead character and plot which keeps things moving along at a nice pace. I enjoyed the courtroom exchanges and dialogue. I will probably persist and try the second in the series.
Really enjoyed this courtroom drama. I was not prepared for the twists at the end. Loved the central character - could be used in a series of books.
Well done Mr Teller!
Well done Mr Teller!
Excellent legal thriller writer, his all Jaywalker series is really lively, nice to read and suspenseful. I also love the main character!
I liked the twists that kept me guessing but found myself skimming parts that were pretty dry.
Very suspenseful with an unusual ending. Last 100 pages were difficult to put down.
Very good legal thriller. Teller does it again!
An awesome debut novel by Teller that explores guilt and innocence, including the the fine line that separates them.
Jan 18, 2009
Mary Neel
added it
Great 'courtroom case' book!
Па добро, не ме воодушеви толку многу книгава!
Harrision Jay Walker otherwise known as Jaywalker is a criminal defense attorny. He has just been suspended for accepting graditude from a client. He convinces the judge to let him finishout ten of his cases. What Jaywalker didn't know was that his tenth case would test his smarts.
The Tenth Case is the first novel by Joseph Teller in a series of novels featuring Jaywalker. I liked this book but it did move a little slow at first but once I got into the book more it was good.
The Tenth Case is the first novel by Joseph Teller in a series of novels featuring Jaywalker. I liked this book but it did move a little slow at first but once I got into the book more it was good.
Intriguing book to read -- in suspense until the end
This book was okay. One thing I did not like about the author is he would periodically stop in his storytelling and address "you the reader" - this is very disruptive to the story and slows the reading down. I did not particularly care for how he ended the story, either. I'm not sure I would buy another book of his.
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Joseph Teller was born and raised in New York City. He graduated from the College of Wooster in Ohio and the University of Michigan Law School. He returned to New York City, where he spent three years as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (the precursor of the Drug Enforcement Administration), doing undercover work. For the next 35 years, he worked as a criminal defense attorney, repres...more
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