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Dec 01, 2008

Susan rated it:

Authors have a dilemma when attempting to please their readers: if the plot is as believable as possible, the reader will yawn and proclaim it "too predictable", whereas any attempt to throw in a plot twist will likely cause readers to exlaim "too unrealistic and far-fetched". This book somehow managed to avoid that dilemma entirely - it was completely plausible and yet I was surprised by more than a few things.
This would be a 4-star read but I had to deduct a star for More...

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Jan 01, 2012

Barbara rated it:

A good friend gave me a pile of books recently, including several by Perri O'Shaughnessy. This was my introduction to the O'Shaughnessy books, actually written by two sisters. I think I had avoided reading them on the basis of a vague suspicion that the novels would read as if written by a committee. I couldn't have been more wrong. This first book in their Nina Reilly series is seamless and engrossing.

In this debut, Attorney Nina Reilly is suddenly and surprisingly abandoned by her More...

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Aug 03, 2011

AnEyeSpy rated it:

** "Motion to Supress" (N1) is the first Nina Reilly mystery by 'Peri', sisters Pamela and Mary, O'Shaughnessy. The former graduated Harvard Law, and shows off too much 'file form this' and sit through 'procedure that' for layman me, a pro might appreciate the accuracy. I always like humor, here sisterly banter and an Irish bar song http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/...
Barbie-doll beauty Michelle finally conks her abusive drunken husband on the head. She suffers amnesia sim More...

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Dec 11, 2011

Connie rated it:

MOTION TO SUPPRESS by Perri O'Shaughnessy is 450 pages long in paperback form. This is #1 in the Nina Reilly series.

Brief Description:

THE SUSPECT CONFESSED. NOW HER ONLY HOPE IS A LAWYER WHO BELIEVES SHE LIED.

Misty Patterson only remembered the fight, the polar bear statue she used as a bludgeon, a trail of blood, and the comatose sleep that followed. When she awoke, her husband and the statue were missing. Only the blood was left. She had come to attorney Nina Reil More...

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Mar 02, 2010

Mimi rated it:

Let me start by saying that I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this book! It was fast-paced, intelligent, suspenseful and exciting, all the way to the very last page!

I first became interested in this novel after reading the cover story of the August 2002 edition of BOOK PAGE about Mary and Pamela O'Shaughnessey ("Sisters in Crime: Career Crossroads turned Siblings into Co-Authors"). These two women are sisters who use the pen name "Perri O'Shaughnessey" More...

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Nov 23, 2008

Vivisection rated it:

Usually I avoid legal thrillers. John Grisham and his ilk conjure images of bad writing filled with purple prose, cheesy cliches and a healthy serving of "Let's get those bastards using our big brains and bad ass legal skills." Add the essentialist and simplistic, one dimensional bimbos...er ... I mean female characters and well, you've lost me. Not even Lisa Scottoline tempts me much even though I prefer her to the others.

That being said, I really enjoyed this book. No More...

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Apr 26, 2008

Maurean rated it:

Having already read “Unfit to Practice” and enjoying that, I wanted to go back to the beginning of Nina Reilly’s story and get to know the characters a bit better.

In “Motion to Suppress”, we meet Nina in San Francisco, at the end of her marriage, just before she moves herself and her son to Lake Tahoe, where she opens her fledgling law practice. There, she takes on a divorce case for Misty Patterson, a waitress at a local casino. But, when Anthony Patterson is found dead at the botto More...

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Dec 29, 2007

LJ rated it:

Motion to Suppress - G
O'Shaughnessy, Peri

San Francisco attorney Nina Reilly, whose failed marriage and terminal case of burnout send her seeking a slower pace of life in Lake Tahoe. But no sooner has she tossed away her briefcase and patent pumps than she gets involved in a bizarre murder case. Cocktail waitress Misty Patterson conks her abusive husband over the head after a violent quarrel, then goes off to bed, leaving an injured but still-alive hubby on the couch. When the More...

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Apr 01, 2010

Teresa in Ohio rated it:

The book started out real strong, battered woman attacks husband and he goes missing but she has no clue on what happened that night. She blocked it all out and has no memory of the attack. What worked in this book is the legal setting in the courtroom, the case and how it ended. What didn't work was all the side stories, which in a way is setting up the rest of the series?

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Nov 02, 2011

Lee rated it:

I enjoyed reading this first book for this book series....nice structure for the books to follow. I was pleased to find that Laural Melington is the narrator for the audiobook..... also love her narration of Michael's Sisterhood series.

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Feb 10, 2010

Linda rated it:

I really liked the plot and the intricacies of the characters. Sometimes moved a little slow and there was too much detailing of legal points for my taste but still a really good read. Lovely description of the Lake Tahoe area, too.

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Oct 11, 2009

Teri rated it:

The Nina Reilly series are a must read for anyone who loves legal thrillers, family, mystery, and a sideline of romance. The entire series was wonderful to read!

I'm hooked on Perri O'Shaughnessy -- Thanks, Mary & Pam!!!

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Sep 03, 2011

Kyra rated it:

I have read this entire series also. Two women (sisters) write this series. I think that they did a fantastic job on this. Really enjoyed them, just wish more would come out sooner!!

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Sep 07, 2009

Joe rated it:

Very Good; continuing character: Nina Reilly; new lawyer in town defends woman who suffers from blackouts on charge she murdered her husband and dumped him in Lake Tahoe.

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Oct 02, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

First in a series. Excellent. A page turner. Setting in beautiful Tahoe, CA is well represented by the authors. Fast paced, interesting characters, good plot.

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Feb 23, 2009

joni rated it:

A good, legal thriller with interesting characters, a solid and believable plot, and interesting characters. I am reading another of her's now.

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Jul 16, 2007

Sergey rated it:

Eh, sometimes you just have to go along with the ride. Yeah, sure this is a novel by a beginner, but the entertainment is there to submerge into mindless hours of reading. I guess that’s a good thing. Perri O'Shaughnessy’s Motion to Suppress is a legal mystery drama concerning a client accused of murder which she cannot recall committing. The plot is interesting, but slow moving to an unraveling. The dialogue is paced, but at times disinteresting. Not another John Grisham, but overall not More...

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Feb 09, 2012

Lori rated it:

First of many books written by two sisters. Most books have the same female attorney character Nina Riley. Fun, entertaining read.

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Dec 11, 2011

Kimmie rated it:

I have heard this is and good series but I found this book to be terrible. Too many stereotypes and poor character development.

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Jun 28, 2010

Pamela rated it:

Series about a divorced & widowed female attorney in Lake Tahoe, CA. Main character is Nina Reilly. Another fun, easy read.

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Feb 08, 2012

Marianne rated it:

Very good story, interesting plot, but the courtroom ending did not do justice, to up to there, a well written story.

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Jul 01, 2010

Deanna rated it:

First time reading this author and really like the style. Started at the first book in the series and have 12 more to go.

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Jun 02, 2011

Donna rated it:

A terrific who-dunnit/courtroom drama that keeps you guessing right to the last page. A real page turner.

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Aug 28, 2009

Julie rated it:

Dissappointimgg book. Slow to start & get going. Wish author had spent more time with the ideas of repressed memorries. I felt the ending was rushed & not well concluded. Verry long book & not satifying.

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Jan 24, 2009

Maria added it

Good book. Of course you have to read the Nina series in order for the best results.

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Jan 01, 2011

Gloria rated it:

This is the book that started my love of the Nina Reilley series!

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Jan 11, 2011

Rachel rated it:

The book was the first Nina Reilly story so I was glad I finally got to read it as I have read alot of other Nina Reilly books, I felt that it introduced too many characters and could get a little confusing. I also didnt think the book gave enough closure at the end, however having read other books I know they get better

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Dec 29, 2009

Helenclare rated it:

I like this writer. Her books are about law and court cases.

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Aug 15, 2010

Linda rated it:

A great summer read and a really good mystery. I plan to read the rest of Perri O'Shaughnessy books.

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Feb 26, 2010

Cheri rated it:

an interesting story; first book of a series. looking forward to reading #2

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