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Fugitive (Amanda Jaffe #4)
Amanda Jaffe, the heroine of "Wild Justice" and "Proof Positive," is back--in this twisting tale of international intrigue and murder that leads her deep into the past . . . and into the crosshairs of a killer.
Charlie Marsh, a petty thief and con man, becomes a national hero when he rescues the warden of a state penitentiary during a prison riot, but
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June 1st 2009
by HarperAudio
(first published January 1st 2009)
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It was ok... not my favorite, not much that really stands out.
Amanda Jaffe, the heroine of Wild Justice and Proof Positive, is back-in this twisting tale of international intrigue and murder that leads her deep into the past . . . and into the crosshairs of a killer. Charlie Marsh, a petty thief and con man, becomes a national hero when he rescues the warden of a state penitentiary during a prison riot, but it doesn't take long before he is wanted again, suspected o...more
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Charlie Marsh flees the country after Congressman Arnold Pope is shot and his wife, Sally, and Charlie are co-defendents.
Charlie moves to the African nation of Batanga since they don't have an extradition treaty to the U.S. He's living at the mercy of a sadistic dictator, Jean-Claude Baptiste. However when Baptiste finds out that Charlie is having an affair with his wife, Baptiste has the wife killed and Charlie escapes back to the U.S. Amanda Jaffe is hired to defend him.
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Charlie moves to the African nation of Batanga since they don't have an extradition treaty to the U.S. He's living at the mercy of a sadistic dictator, Jean-Claude Baptiste. However when Baptiste finds out that Charlie is having an affair with his wife, Baptiste has the wife killed and Charlie escapes back to the U.S. Amanda Jaffe is hired to defend him.
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I have always loved this Amanda Jaffe character that Margolin has created. Attractive, smart, hard worker, honest, loyal. I've read Wild Justice and Proof Positive, and I don't think that Fugitive A Novel really lived up to those other 2.
As I mentioned, I really enjoy Amanda. So maybe one reason why I wasn't as into this book as the other 2 was because Amanda doesn't come into this book early enough for me. There was too much back story. That back story could've been a novel of itse...more
As I mentioned, I really enjoy Amanda. So maybe one reason why I wasn't as into this book as the other 2 was because Amanda doesn't come into this book early enough for me. There was too much back story. That back story could've been a novel of itse...more
This book had every cliche regarding mystery novels: a womanizing murder suspect, an overconfident female attorney, a narcissistic and wealthy timber baron, a canibalistic African president, smuggled diamonds, sleezy journalist, even sleazier agent.... you name it! All of that wrapped in a plot that covered everything from murder, adultery, political intrigue and more!
Combine that all together and what do you have? The worst book I think I've ever read. It was laughably bad. If you h...more
Combine that all together and what do you have? The worst book I think I've ever read. It was laughably bad. If you h...more
Good story!
When the editor-in-chief of World News magazine offers Amanda Jaffe a $500,000 retainer to defend Charlie Marsh, an ex-con turned bestselling spiritual guru, in bestseller Margolin's entertaining fourth thriller to feature the Portland, Ore., lawyer (after Proof Positive), Amanda can't say no. Marsh, who fled the country in 1997 after being accused of murdering Congressman Arnold Pope Jr., has spent the 12 years since in the African country of Batanga under the protection ...more
When the editor-in-chief of World News magazine offers Amanda Jaffe a $500,000 retainer to defend Charlie Marsh, an ex-con turned bestselling spiritual guru, in bestseller Margolin's entertaining fourth thriller to feature the Portland, Ore., lawyer (after Proof Positive), Amanda can't say no. Marsh, who fled the country in 1997 after being accused of murdering Congressman Arnold Pope Jr., has spent the 12 years since in the African country of Batanga under the protection ...more
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I read all Mr. Margolin's work.
I learned that when you are running from justice in the USA, don't go to a country run by a cannibal, even though they do not extradite fugitives. Even if I were not a fugitive, I would not want to go to Batanga.
Mr. Margolin takes a situation that is unusual, but not that unique and makes it so by twisting a few things around so that it becomes a fascinating tale. His characters are totally believable, their dialogue fits their character, and the events are perfectly plausible.
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Mr. Margolin takes a situation that is unusual, but not that unique and makes it so by twisting a few things around so that it becomes a fascinating tale. His characters are totally believable, their dialogue fits their character, and the events are perfectly plausible.
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Went on a Costco run to stock up for our Staycation and came home with about 5 books - lined them up then raced through this one, from the library.
I love Phillip Margolin's stuff. He clearly loves Oregon and knows the ins and outs of trial law, and generally has compelling characters and fast paced action, with plots that are not contrived or cliche-ridden. But this one just didn't do it for me.
Too weird, with the African cannibal dictator and the past relationship betwe...more
I love Phillip Margolin's stuff. He clearly loves Oregon and knows the ins and outs of trial law, and generally has compelling characters and fast paced action, with plots that are not contrived or cliche-ridden. But this one just didn't do it for me.
Too weird, with the African cannibal dictator and the past relationship betwe...more
Sigh, I've read a number of Margolin's novels over the years. Most are simply ok. Some, especially his earlier works, were quite good. He's never been a showstopper, but never been a bottom dweller either. With Fugitive, Margolin has hit an all time low. I wouldn't recommend this novel to anyone.
The story itself is interesting enough but that's its high point. Everything else is wanting. Poorly developed characters, some of whom are caricatures, think Coyote and Roadrunner. Editing.....more
The story itself is interesting enough but that's its high point. Everything else is wanting. Poorly developed characters, some of whom are caricatures, think Coyote and Roadrunner. Editing.....more
Since moving to Oregon I've been interested in books that take place in Oregon; it's interesting to read an author's description of the place I now call home. Phillip Margolin pegs it: "There were clear blue skies here, emerald green grass and a never-ending vista of trees and flowers." An accurate description and one that betrays the fact Charlie Marsh is in the cross fire of three characters after him for very different reasons. Margolin is descriptive without being boring, keeps ...more
I enjoyed this novel for its simplicity. Most books of this genre are mile a minute, guns blazing, and possibly over stimulating. This piece emphasizes depth over sensation. The plot is well developed and the charaters are quite unique. The main character is a bit of a traveler but this is only to support the plot, as significant events happen at each location. It isn't merely to weigh the story down with superficial imagery in effort to camuoflage the lack of a true plot.I would like to learn h...more
I felt like the author described the characters well and it was an interesting story. Charlie runs to Batanga Africa so he won't be tried for murder and decides that it would be better to be tried for murder than to be where he is. A woman is murdered because of him and he finds that he can love and he ends up doing the right things. It's an interesting story, where some characters become mired in their wrong choices and others rise above them. I enjoyed reading the book and trying to figure out...more
Solid Margolin read featuring lawyer Amanda Jaffre who's offered big money to defend a former prison inmate turned guru on a murder charge. To add spice to the pot, the dude's been living in Africa under a psychotic dictator who's after him for sleeping with his wife. Also, the murder victim's wife was once involved with Amanda's father.
Some decent twists and turns but I had the final reveal figured out really early in the book. Kind of a bummer.
Some decent twists and turns but I had the final reveal figured out really early in the book. Kind of a bummer.
I enjoy reading books that Phillip Margolin writes however, one point about his writing that I find irritating is that his characters are always the most "handsome," the most "beautiful, "at the top of his class," an "olympic athlete," "on law review." This just isn't realistic. Sure, you want your characters to memorable but you don't want them irritating your readers either. A little bit of "humaness" might be in order, Phillip.
Surprised this new book by Mr. Margolin is not on Good Reads. Was released earlier this year. I liked this story. Quick face paced and a page turner. I guessed who the real killer was but missed the killer's true identy until the end and was upset that I missed all the clues. I thought a couple of the characters actions were dumb and gullable but ... Would recommend this book as a good "summer" read and will seek out of the author's previous works.
The type of reading that reminds me of fast food...enjoyable, smutty and doesn't stay with you. Good summer reading...
Done. It seemed to me that the author was trying hard to be crafty, and the ending, while not a shocker, is a bit if a surprise. It is basically a legal thriller, I guess, but it doesn't compare to the best of that genre. Not bad overall, but not really a high quality thriller.
Done. It seemed to me that the author was trying hard to be crafty, and the ending, while not a shocker, is a bit if a surprise. It is basically a legal thriller, I guess, but it doesn't compare to the best of that genre. Not bad overall, but not really a high quality thriller.
Yow! African dictators (think Idi Amin), gurus, reformed and unreformed con men, murders, politicians, lawyers, sex, torture, brutality, courtroom drama and child custody battles in a mishmosh of absolute absurdity.
Why did I stick it out to the end? I wish I knew. I will most definitely pass on anything from this author in the future.
Why did I stick it out to the end? I wish I knew. I will most definitely pass on anything from this author in the future.
Another Amanda Jaffe mystery. Margolin is always a good read -fast moving and I especially like Amanda and her father, Frank who always try to do the ethical thing. This one about Charlie Marsh who fled to Africa to escape a murder charge 12 years ago and then decides to return and face the charge rather than face sure torture in Batanga.
Charlie Marsh becomes a hero when he rescues a warden during a prison riot. He didn't mean to, he was only saving his own skin. Another con man talks him into writing a book about the experience and he becomes a best selling author and speaker. Then the plot thickens. Murder, mystery and romance. Quick read. OK plot. Some swearing. (344)
At first I didn't care for the plot in this book and was disappointed in Margolin. There were many twists and turns and since I couldn't get into the characters I had to check back to see who they were as they reappeared. However, the last chapter was great and made reading this book worth while!!!!
Pretty good, engaging entertainment on audio book. Starts out with a thrilling escape from a dangerous African dictatorship, and softens into a forensic investigation with unrealistically beautiful and brainy lawyer, a beautiful victim we are supposed to care about and a really bad, rich old man. I liked the fugitive, an interestingly flawed individual but the rest of them annoyed me.
3.5 stars. Good story and characters, it does keep you guessing, but flawed in many ways. One way, for instance, is that the author "hides" things right in your face, letting you know something is going on, but keeps it from you. Not cool. Doesn't make it a bad book, but could be better.
The book was one of Phillip Margolin's better ones. I like the father-daughter lawyers, Frank and Amanda Jaffe, and their approach to their clients and in the courtroom. A well written and entirely believable set of circumstances make the story a compelling read.
This book is a page turner and never lost my interest. It is store of a petty thief / con man that got in trouble in a number of different ways. Lawyers, prison, money...what more does a book need.
Very Good; Continuing characted: Amanda Jaffe; a guru, ex-cons, spiteful behind the scenes politicians, third world dictators and lawyers combine in a murder mystery of past and present
A predictable yarn. I had determined early on who the shooter was as well as their significance in the story. Everything else was a sub par attempt at distraction. On the other hand I guess that is what these stories are supposed to do. Not very fulfilling!
This was an easy read escape book but, at least, the second in a series with the same characters and the continuing superiority of these main characters is getting boring.
Just OK - there was a little too much going on, some unnecessary tangents and expendible characters, and an abrupt ending. Otherwise, a good, light, fast read.
Excellent book! The ending was a surprise even for me. Thought I had it all figured out but there was one surprise at the end that I didn't see coming.
I enjoyed it. Like the other Margolin novels that I have read this was a short read with enough depth to the characters that kept you turning the page for more. The plot kept me interested with a few twists that I didn't see coming.
Well written murder mystery novel about a famous guru guy that comes back to the USA to stand trial for the murder of a US Congressman. Not to bad.
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