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Jake Lassiter #6
Fool Me Twice
"WILDLY ENTERTAINING" LEGAL THRILLER!
It's a routine fraud trial in Miami, until...
A witness is murdered...
And Jake Lassiter is the prime suspect.
The mystery leads Lassiter and his wisecracking delinquent nephew to an abandoned silver mine deep beneath the Aspen ski slopes. The evidence that can clear the lawyer -- or bury him -- is revealed in an explosive finale.
"Twice as good as Turow and Grisham, and four times the fun." - Armchair Detective
It's a routine fraud trial in Miami, until...
A witness is murdered...
And Jake Lassiter is the prime suspect.
The mystery leads Lassiter and his wisecracking delinquent nephew to an abandoned silver mine deep beneath the Aspen ski slopes. The evidence that can clear the lawyer -- or bury him -- is revealed in an explosive finale.
"Twice as good as Turow and Grisham, and four times the fun." - Armchair Detective
338 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 1996
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Paul Levine
81 books558 followersThe Genius and the Tramp Fight Fascists in 1930's Hollywood
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
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Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
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ALSO AVAILABLE: BUM DEAL.
“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.” – Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun” novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
ORDER FROM AMAZON HERE.
ORDER FROM BARNES & NOBLE HERE.
ORDER FROM BOOKSHOP HERE.
**********************************************;
Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in EARLY GRAVE, Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, EARLY GRAVE is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
CHEATER’S GAME is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
You may ORDER HERE.
ALSO AVAILABLE: BUM DEAL.
“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury” — Publishers Weekly (★starred review★)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
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September 9, 2011
First off, the author is a lawyer, the protag is a lawyer, I don't care for lawyers—at all. I believe they should be barred from serving in public office. It's a conflict of interest to allow lawyers to be lawmakers. I believe a lawyers involvement in many projects results in unnecessary complications and an inferior final product. If you hired a lawyer to oversee construction of a room addition, there would be thousands of pages, untold expenses, and you could flip a coin to determine whether you'd ever have the room addition. All that said, He's one of my favorite authors. His Lassiter and Soloman vs. lord series are consistently entertaining. The characters are well fleshed out and the humor and wisecracks flow forth at a rate that leaves me, a humor writer, jealous. His characters are folks you'd wish to hang out with—even though they are lawyers. His work, on occasion, makes me laugh out loud. That's rare and priceless. In short, give Levine a read.
July 2, 2024
Приятна кримка, без да е нищо особено.
Перфектно става за плажно развлечение. :)
Перфектно става за плажно развлечение. :)
September 2, 2024
This series seems to get better as it goes on. Excellent installment.
December 21, 2011
I liked this book. The main character is an attorney who is actually flawed and likeable. The story was a twist on a detective/crime thriller with a little humor thrown in. I wouldn't mind reading another tale of Jake Lassiter's adventures.
June 29, 2020
Another story for the ex-football player lawyer Jake Lassiter, who gets drawn into a conspiracy by his client and her sister, his ex-lover assistant DA. Some good courtroom scenes in this one.
October 3, 2022
Jake is a bit naive in this one but still this is an enjoyable read.
December 13, 2019
3.5 stars
Kip’s got a big mouth and what’s JoJo’s deal anyway 🙄
Kip’s got a big mouth and what’s JoJo’s deal anyway 🙄
December 30, 2023
I’m really enjoying this series. Well written, none of the “why am I reading this?” Fluff. Imperfect characters dealing with real issues. I’m totally hooked.
April 16, 2012
Paul Levine is a classic Florida author of the John D. McDonald ilk. In fact, I would say that of McDonald's "descendants" ( Carl Hiassen, James W Hall, Randy Wayne White, Edna Buchanon, Les Stansiford), Levine comes closest to the feel of McDonald's Travis McGee Novels.
Fool Me Twice is a typical Paul Levine novel in the Jake Lassiter series. As such, it features ex-Miami Dolphin Linebacker and night law school graduate Lassiter linping through Coconut Grove, practicing low end criminal defence, swilling Grolsch beer, while dropping frequently hilarious one-liners right and left.
Sure, there is a story, and an unlikely plot twist or two, but mostly you read these books for the humor, the social commentary, and the pleasure of light clever writing.
TAKE THIS BOOK TO THE BEACH, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A JOHN D. MCDONALD FAN.
Fool Me Twice is a typical Paul Levine novel in the Jake Lassiter series. As such, it features ex-Miami Dolphin Linebacker and night law school graduate Lassiter linping through Coconut Grove, practicing low end criminal defence, swilling Grolsch beer, while dropping frequently hilarious one-liners right and left.
Sure, there is a story, and an unlikely plot twist or two, but mostly you read these books for the humor, the social commentary, and the pleasure of light clever writing.
TAKE THIS BOOK TO THE BEACH, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A JOHN D. MCDONALD FAN.
February 21, 2020
Jake Lassiter is an endearing character and author Paul Levine has provided him with a thrilling roller coaster of a story in which Jake can show off his self-deprecating sense of humor and his folksy “I’m just a jock” persona. On a superficial level, the plot and characters are fun, like watching a “B” movie where the villain ties the damsel to the tracks and the hero must save her before the train rolls through. If you can suspend reality and just go with it, it’s an enjoyable ride.
But if you are sensitive to reality, and particularly legal reality (what really can happen in a courtroom), then you probably want to sit this one out. Start with the introduction of Jake as he defends a long-time client, Blinky, who is accused of being the behind-the-scenes partner in a con/swindle scheme in which his co-defendant was the front man. There is reference to the prosecution offering the other guy a deal if he would testify against Blinky. These two defendants have an obvious conflict of interests, and would never have a joint trial. Jake somehow gets his client off, while his co-defendant is convicted. Then, the co-defendant turns up strangled and hung from the ceiling fan – in Jake’s house. The obvious suspect is Blinky, since the other guy, right after the verdict, threatened to squeal to the feds about some other scam that Blinky was running. And Blinky is missing.
There is also a District Attorney who keeps showing up at crime scenes like he’s a detective instead of a prosecutor. There’s a side plot when Jake shows up in juvenile court with his recently discovered nephew, who pleads innocent and then ten minutes later they are having a trial – as if the DA showed up for a preliminary hearing with all her witnesses ready to try the case.
The story then careens through a complex interconnection of characters, including Jake’s ex-wife (Blinky’s sister), and follows her and Blinky to a corporation devoted to recovering lost gold from the Colorado mountains. When Jake is accused of murdering the sister’s second husband, there is a farce of a trial that includes surprise evidence, absurd courtroom theatrics, and then an impossible ruling by the judge that sets up Jake’s stupid and unbelievable behavior that leads to the big “B movie” climax. It’s cartoonishly fun, but bears no relation to reality.
There is also some sloppy writing and editing, including a glaring missing comma on the first page (we know it’s an editing error because when the author repeats the exact same snippet of narration later in the book, he gets it right the second time). Spelling errors that a simple spell check program would have found, etc. The author is also fond of lengthy digressions that tell colorful stories having nothing to do with the plot. But, since the plot is pretty thin, perhaps the distractions are necessary. It’s not that the digressions are poorly written, it’s just that they could easily have been edited out, leaving the book with the feel of a superficial plot and a lot of filler.
This is a book you’re going to want to finish once you start, so be careful about starting without knowing what you’re getting into.
But if you are sensitive to reality, and particularly legal reality (what really can happen in a courtroom), then you probably want to sit this one out. Start with the introduction of Jake as he defends a long-time client, Blinky, who is accused of being the behind-the-scenes partner in a con/swindle scheme in which his co-defendant was the front man. There is reference to the prosecution offering the other guy a deal if he would testify against Blinky. These two defendants have an obvious conflict of interests, and would never have a joint trial. Jake somehow gets his client off, while his co-defendant is convicted. Then, the co-defendant turns up strangled and hung from the ceiling fan – in Jake’s house. The obvious suspect is Blinky, since the other guy, right after the verdict, threatened to squeal to the feds about some other scam that Blinky was running. And Blinky is missing.
There is also a District Attorney who keeps showing up at crime scenes like he’s a detective instead of a prosecutor. There’s a side plot when Jake shows up in juvenile court with his recently discovered nephew, who pleads innocent and then ten minutes later they are having a trial – as if the DA showed up for a preliminary hearing with all her witnesses ready to try the case.
The story then careens through a complex interconnection of characters, including Jake’s ex-wife (Blinky’s sister), and follows her and Blinky to a corporation devoted to recovering lost gold from the Colorado mountains. When Jake is accused of murdering the sister’s second husband, there is a farce of a trial that includes surprise evidence, absurd courtroom theatrics, and then an impossible ruling by the judge that sets up Jake’s stupid and unbelievable behavior that leads to the big “B movie” climax. It’s cartoonishly fun, but bears no relation to reality.
There is also some sloppy writing and editing, including a glaring missing comma on the first page (we know it’s an editing error because when the author repeats the exact same snippet of narration later in the book, he gets it right the second time). Spelling errors that a simple spell check program would have found, etc. The author is also fond of lengthy digressions that tell colorful stories having nothing to do with the plot. But, since the plot is pretty thin, perhaps the distractions are necessary. It’s not that the digressions are poorly written, it’s just that they could easily have been edited out, leaving the book with the feel of a superficial plot and a lot of filler.
This is a book you’re going to want to finish once you start, so be careful about starting without knowing what you’re getting into.
March 28, 2021
This is yet another lowly entry in the Lassiter series, simply because he was at his most stupid. Things are so. Ridiculously. OBVIOUS to me as a reader, and I just don't understand why he was blind to stuff here. I don't even really want to review it, and I won't. This serves more like a spew. The extra star was given purely for the 3rd act in the courtroom, which was some VERY enjoyable reading, and makes me LONG for more courtroom drama from Lassiter, rather than him running around getting himself into heaps of trouble.
Lassiter makes dumb decisions CONSTANTLY in this book, and I cannot for the life of me figure out why. I love Lassiter to pieces as a character, he's a great fictional guy who has a personality that is just too damn likable. And in this case, I've even been given a taste of what sort of father figure he makes to his nephew. (Hint, it's cringe and adorable at the same time). If Lassiter's likability wasn't the case in these books, I'd have long given up on this series. But yet, here I stay, still tunneling on because I want to see if he'll ever be happy, and whether or not he'll stop making bad, bad, BAD decisions to get there. Okay fine, I'm also DESPERATE to reach the crossover stories with Solomon and Lord, but I'm just trying to soak up as much of Lassiter's personality as I can before getting there. The Solomon vs Lord series, though criminally short in comparison to Lassiter's, were VERY effective in providing me their character personalities. I can't imagine having everyone meeting in a story and have it NOT be a fun read.
It's definitely why entries like this get me mad, though. Concocting great characters and putting them into upsetting scenarios. This time Lassiter is being blamed for the murder of his client's colleague and he doesn't really do anything to rectify it, even when there plenty of opportunities. He's in denial, sure, but that's as far as he gets (other than investigating stuff on his own). He prefers to just make things difficult for himself. I do get that that's actually one of the root traits of Lassiter, getting himself into trouble (which can sometimes make a great story), but sometimes there are scenarios that are just TOO ridiculous. As if it wasn't bad enough that he once more let his penis do the thinking for him, the woman who ends up YET AGAIN being the bane of this chapter of his story is equally if not MORE ridiculous. Her motivations are ridiculous, her personality, just...everything. And Lassiter keeps falling for it. I suppose one good thing to say here is this: the title of this book is pretty damn accurate.
Anyway, I mentioned earlier enjoying the 3rd act of this story. The courtroom scene was fantastically paced, and I had fun with Lassiter's final performance. Then of course the book headed for its ACTUAL ending and then I went back to "Ugh HUH?!??" again. Meh. I feel like at this point I should just SKIP all these older Lassiter stories and go straight to crossover series, but no. I'm in this for the long haul.
Lassiter makes dumb decisions CONSTANTLY in this book, and I cannot for the life of me figure out why. I love Lassiter to pieces as a character, he's a great fictional guy who has a personality that is just too damn likable. And in this case, I've even been given a taste of what sort of father figure he makes to his nephew. (Hint, it's cringe and adorable at the same time). If Lassiter's likability wasn't the case in these books, I'd have long given up on this series. But yet, here I stay, still tunneling on because I want to see if he'll ever be happy, and whether or not he'll stop making bad, bad, BAD decisions to get there. Okay fine, I'm also DESPERATE to reach the crossover stories with Solomon and Lord, but I'm just trying to soak up as much of Lassiter's personality as I can before getting there. The Solomon vs Lord series, though criminally short in comparison to Lassiter's, were VERY effective in providing me their character personalities. I can't imagine having everyone meeting in a story and have it NOT be a fun read.
It's definitely why entries like this get me mad, though. Concocting great characters and putting them into upsetting scenarios. This time Lassiter is being blamed for the murder of his client's colleague and he doesn't really do anything to rectify it, even when there plenty of opportunities. He's in denial, sure, but that's as far as he gets (other than investigating stuff on his own). He prefers to just make things difficult for himself. I do get that that's actually one of the root traits of Lassiter, getting himself into trouble (which can sometimes make a great story), but sometimes there are scenarios that are just TOO ridiculous. As if it wasn't bad enough that he once more let his penis do the thinking for him, the woman who ends up YET AGAIN being the bane of this chapter of his story is equally if not MORE ridiculous. Her motivations are ridiculous, her personality, just...everything. And Lassiter keeps falling for it. I suppose one good thing to say here is this: the title of this book is pretty damn accurate.
Anyway, I mentioned earlier enjoying the 3rd act of this story. The courtroom scene was fantastically paced, and I had fun with Lassiter's final performance. Then of course the book headed for its ACTUAL ending and then I went back to "Ugh HUH?!??" again. Meh. I feel like at this point I should just SKIP all these older Lassiter stories and go straight to crossover series, but no. I'm in this for the long haul.
December 28, 2019
I enjoyed this book; the first I've read in this series. A good one to fit in between anything deeply thought-provoking, a laugh-out-loud novel and one that is full of relentless terror, which I can take only in small doses in a week's reading. I have only so many of those weeks left, after all.
Jake is a self-critical lawyer who lives and practices his craft in and around Miami. Most of Florida, it seems, has a multitude of odd and/or dangerous characters; mostly known for the odd ones. Jake has a penchant for being the odd lawyer who possesses a sense of humor, even at his own expense.
I had a few uneasy moments with Jake's Cuban client and his sister, but it wasn't a terribly important problem. We're not talking deep psychology here, so I won't be too critical.
Jake is a self-critical lawyer who lives and practices his craft in and around Miami. Most of Florida, it seems, has a multitude of odd and/or dangerous characters; mostly known for the odd ones. Jake has a penchant for being the odd lawyer who possesses a sense of humor, even at his own expense.
I had a few uneasy moments with Jake's Cuban client and his sister, but it wasn't a terribly important problem. We're not talking deep psychology here, so I won't be too critical.
March 5, 2019
One of my favourites of this series. Jake's Grolsch swilling self finds himself on the hunt for silver, literally and finds himself set up for murder. If Jake has any luck, it is bad luck and this affable lawyer always finds himself in precarious situations that only you the reader seem to be able to foresee. When Jake finds himself on the stand you cannot help but worry that our Jake is destined for the clink.
I loved the introduction of Jake's nephew, Kip. I can see these two gemming up together as Jake's little protege. What Kip doesn't know about films is not worth knowing and the timely delivered film dialogue gave many a laugh.
I loved the introduction of Jake's nephew, Kip. I can see these two gemming up together as Jake's little protege. What Kip doesn't know about films is not worth knowing and the timely delivered film dialogue gave many a laugh.
May 6, 2019
Levine knows how to weave a story. His Lassiter character is fully formed. A former pro-football player and now a defense lawyer with a cast of shady clients. But he has ethics and a code of conduct. Here he defends Blinky, a con man, who has a gorgeous sister--a lawyer with whom Jake has had a relationship. It's a convoluted story with numerous twists and a surprising conclusion. Involved is one of Blinky's apparent cons, a scheme to find silver and gold in Colorado. Suffice it to say, this is a page turner.
November 30, 2019
Lawyers, Guns, Money, and GOLD
Even if you have never been to Miami or Colorado, you are going to LOVE this book. Jake Lassiter is a rough and tumble lawyer - both in and out of the courtroom. Amazingly, even with his phenomenal street smarts, he does get fooled twice! Will it happen a third time, or will Jake prevail in and out of court?
Don’t miss this one. As a former lawyer and a current author of legal thrillers, Paul Levine is THE BEST, FUNNIEST, MOST ENJOYABLE writer in America today!!!
Even if you have never been to Miami or Colorado, you are going to LOVE this book. Jake Lassiter is a rough and tumble lawyer - both in and out of the courtroom. Amazingly, even with his phenomenal street smarts, he does get fooled twice! Will it happen a third time, or will Jake prevail in and out of court?
Don’t miss this one. As a former lawyer and a current author of legal thrillers, Paul Levine is THE BEST, FUNNIEST, MOST ENJOYABLE writer in America today!!!
February 22, 2017
3.5 Stars. Jake Lassiter is a lawyer who takes on little cases. Until one of his 'regulars' gets involved in something bigger than he can handle. This case takes Jake, the 'regular' con artist, his ex-girlfriend, his mom, step-dad, a half brother he knew nothing about) from Miami, FL to Aspen, CO., with promises of gold. A semi-typical who-dun-it, but with a few twists to keep the reader guessing.
A fun little ride.
A fun little ride.
November 21, 2019
Typically fun Lassiter and well crafted
Paul Levine really makes me want to read more. More fun, well plotted and creative legal fiction. Jake is a great character and one we can all to relate to with his occasional moral collapses. Fool Me Twice jumps from Miami to Colorado. Has love twists and legal scenes that are really well thought out. I typically like to switch from fiction to something else, but I think I will double up on another Lassiter book right now!!!
Paul Levine really makes me want to read more. More fun, well plotted and creative legal fiction. Jake is a great character and one we can all to relate to with his occasional moral collapses. Fool Me Twice jumps from Miami to Colorado. Has love twists and legal scenes that are really well thought out. I typically like to switch from fiction to something else, but I think I will double up on another Lassiter book right now!!!
December 26, 2019
All of the Lassiter novels are amusing and this was no exception. I’m glad I got around to this one, because it’s where he first meets his nephew Kip and takes over guardianship. Kip’s mania for movies proves useful when Lassiter gets accused of two homocides and tried for one of them (while running from the other). If all the descriptions of the fights Lassiter gets in were accurate, however, we’d have a permanently disabled lawyer as our protagonist !
May 17, 2020
It was a quick read. Jack is a bit simple. Quite tough but not too savvy even though he thinks he is. He ‘adopts’ ‘‘this young boy who watches movies and can bring a phrase from anyone of them to make a situation real. jack’s dealing with Jojo are a bit out of kilter. Perhaps the writing is at fault, but why was she so unbelievable? I might read more Jack Lassiter’s stories but not for a while.
July 26, 2020
Lawyer Lassiter gets really into trouble this time.
He becomes the uncle (that's not the trouble part) of a movie obsessed nephew. That situation helps get him out of the trouble....being falsely accused of a couple of murders and more.
I read another book of his awhile ago and remembered enjoying the author's style....fast paced with clever repartee and descriptions that add to the story, not slow it down.
He becomes the uncle (that's not the trouble part) of a movie obsessed nephew. That situation helps get him out of the trouble....being falsely accused of a couple of murders and more.
I read another book of his awhile ago and remembered enjoying the author's style....fast paced with clever repartee and descriptions that add to the story, not slow it down.
October 18, 2019
Wonderful legal thriller with lots of action as Jake is charged with murder. The courtroom scenes were exemplary, and the action scenes were perfectly written with enough detail to describe the scenes but not too much to detract from the speed of the action. Written from Jake's perspective, the reader is privy to his thought processes, which enables the reader to bond with the character.
January 3, 2020
(2 1/2). I believe this is my third Jake Lassiter book. They are all lots of fun. However, they are all partially to totally predictable and very, very similar. This one has more geographic variances than usual and we get a couple of good side characters and two terrific fight sequences. A perfect brainless vacation read. Reasonable stuff.
April 7, 2020
The first book I've read in this series and I enjoyed it. I think I have another one in my collection and I'll definitely read it. I actually think this would make a great TV series, too; I can see it as a great vehicle for Nathan Fillion. :)
This is also a "guy book" that wouldn't cause me to lose respect for the guy reading it, unlike a great many other such books.
This is also a "guy book" that wouldn't cause me to lose respect for the guy reading it, unlike a great many other such books.
July 22, 2020
Love the writing
In this book Jake gets mired in a twisty legal mess. We travel along with him. I love the characters, and Jake's surprise nephew Kip adds fun. I love Paul Levine's writing! It's another enjoyable story, though it is a bit long for me. The audible version is well done also.
In this book Jake gets mired in a twisty legal mess. We travel along with him. I love the characters, and Jake's surprise nephew Kip adds fun. I love Paul Levine's writing! It's another enjoyable story, though it is a bit long for me. The audible version is well done also.
March 8, 2022
Fool Me Twice
Jake is defending Blink Baruso in a fraud case which leads to much more. Blink in yes partner is found murdered in Jake's house and Jake is a suspect. Blinky disappears and Jake goes to tell his sister JoJo when Cimmaron appears and fights with Jake breaking his hand. JoJo returns to Colorado to be with Cimmaron and Jake follows.
Jake is defending Blink Baruso in a fraud case which leads to much more. Blink in yes partner is found murdered in Jake's house and Jake is a suspect. Blinky disappears and Jake goes to tell his sister JoJo when Cimmaron appears and fights with Jake breaking his hand. JoJo returns to Colorado to be with Cimmaron and Jake follows.
August 9, 2017
This book was both fast paced and interesting. Jake doesn't have a lot of luck with his personal relationships, he is an attorney who works hard for the "regular" guy, and he cares deeply for his makeshift family. Unfortunately, he gets set up by one of his long time friends. I enjoy this series.
May 24, 2018
Thrilling but unrealistic
Usual Paul Levin humor and physical altercations kept me absorbed in the book. But the story is highly unrealistic , in terms of characters of people. Also unlike his other books, I could guess the story line. Nonetheless it’s quite entertaining.
Usual Paul Levin humor and physical altercations kept me absorbed in the book. But the story is highly unrealistic , in terms of characters of people. Also unlike his other books, I could guess the story line. Nonetheless it’s quite entertaining.
November 18, 2019
Entertaining
Entertaining and fun, for the most part. Violent scenes were too violent for my taste. However, the interesting characters and interesting plot kept me turning psges. Goodast read
Entertaining and fun, for the most part. Violent scenes were too violent for my taste. However, the interesting characters and interesting plot kept me turning psges. Goodast read
November 23, 2019
Jake is a laid back lawyer with a sense of humor. The plot intrigues one from the first, he has a second sense about him, knowing two people were in the room. He then becomes a suspect. Enjoy the easy flowing plot by the author, all his books are good.
December 14, 2019
Mr. Levine never fails to find & write something amusing amidst the mounting seriousness of Jake's predicament.
In my mind this makes this combination into a very interesting story that is enjoyable & also a pleasure to read.
In my mind this makes this combination into a very interesting story that is enjoyable & also a pleasure to read.
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