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The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors
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Rated ★★★★★ by Readers' Favorite
"This compelling legal drama, social satire, and satisfying, cautionary tale will remind you why you love to read."
—Dallas Jewish Monthly
The Best People pushes the buttons of legal process and personal lives in a way that will delight fans of courtroom procedurals.
—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Paddy Moran, a former cop fr ...more
"This compelling legal drama, social satire, and satisfying, cautionary tale will remind you why you love to read."
—Dallas Jewish Monthly
The Best People pushes the buttons of legal process and personal lives in a way that will delight fans of courtroom procedurals.
—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Paddy Moran, a former cop fr ...more
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Hardcover, 432 pages
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October 8th 2019
by Greenleaf Book Group Press
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The Best People is such a unique book! Paddy Moran is a former cop, now attorney, living in Houston. He quickly learns that his happiness will be a balancing act between success and recognition versus his morals.
Also highlighted in The Best People is Pilar Gale, a single mom, who eventually crosses paths with Paddy.
I found Houston to be such a fun setting. I’m not sure I’ve read another book set there, and especially a contemporary story. The Best People exposes the social scene in a satirical ...more
Also highlighted in The Best People is Pilar Gale, a single mom, who eventually crosses paths with Paddy.
I found Houston to be such a fun setting. I’m not sure I’ve read another book set there, and especially a contemporary story. The Best People exposes the social scene in a satirical ...more
Although this is Marc Grossberg's first book, his considerable work and thought ("100 drafts" he said in the signing I attended) puts this Houston-based legal thriller in the top rank of entertainment.
Grossberg, a tax lawyer by training and trade, does slip in an accurate, interesting tax shelter sub-plot but considerately subsumes it in the much larger, fascinating character of slick Norma and her "financial planning" firm.
"The Best People" refers to the moneyed elite of Houston and Grossberg ...more
Grossberg, a tax lawyer by training and trade, does slip in an accurate, interesting tax shelter sub-plot but considerately subsumes it in the much larger, fascinating character of slick Norma and her "financial planning" firm.
"The Best People" refers to the moneyed elite of Houston and Grossberg ...more
The Best People tells the story of Patrick "Paddy" Moran, a former Brooklyn and Houston police officer turned lawyer. Starting out with small divorce cases for his friends and former co-workers on the police force, Paddy begins to learn the ins and outs of law as he encounters his fair share of questionable and controversial cases, embarrassing moments, and even some big wins along the way.
As Paddy gains more confidence, experience, and success, his hunger for more becomes insatiable. Partnering ...more
As Paddy gains more confidence, experience, and success, his hunger for more becomes insatiable. Partnering ...more
This book was completely addicting and tells the tale of one man’s journey from the bottom of Houston’s social scene, to the very top of the “Best People.” Paddy, a Brooklyn-born former police officer with Houston PD, finishes law school and begins to take on his first cases. With humble office space and zero clients, he makes his mark helping former cops with divorces and personal injury cases. As the favorable settlements begin to accumulate, Paddy acquires higher profile clients and a place a
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Every profession has its share of "rotten apples," and the world of lawyers is certainly not immune. These are characters that may not precisely cross the line of unlawfulness, nonetheless, they think very little of committing shady acts that are unethical. Lying, bullying, and manipulation become their method of operation. Every so often, however, they venture too far, and the consequences are catastrophic and devastating.
Marc Grossberg sets his debut novel, The Best People: A Tale of Trials an ...more
Marc Grossberg sets his debut novel, The Best People: A Tale of Trials an ...more
(Thank you to Suzy Approved Book Tours, Greenleaf Book Group Press and Marc Grossberg for this gifted book!)
The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors was a PAGE TURNER!! For fans of any court room drama, this is a great recommendation!
Following Paddy Moran, a former police officer and new Houston attorney. Starting out small and working his way up - Paddy gets big fast, and starts earning the big bucks. He’s faced with many decisions - mostly money or morals. Will he do the right thing, or w ...more
The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors was a PAGE TURNER!! For fans of any court room drama, this is a great recommendation!
Following Paddy Moran, a former police officer and new Houston attorney. Starting out small and working his way up - Paddy gets big fast, and starts earning the big bucks. He’s faced with many decisions - mostly money or morals. Will he do the right thing, or w ...more
Paddy is just starting out as a lawyer in Houston. He is struggling to make ends meet. Then he lucks up on his first case, which just so happens, leads to his second case. And so on and so forth. As things start to change for the better so does Paddy's attitude. He tends to get more greedy and more competitive.
Paddy is such a great character. He is hardworking and has a strong ambition. He starts out as the underdog. As a reader, you want him to succeed and keep it that way. But when things st
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I liked Paddy at first. Even though he was starting at the bottom of the ladder, he still had his ethics. He knew right vs wrong. He helped his fellow police officers with divorce and personal injury cases, but it wasn’t enough. Small time cases are not going to help him climb that ladder. Paddy is ambitious and he knows he will eventually rise, but he wants to rise faster!
That quickly changed as soon as he wins a few high profile cases. One of those high profile clients is in with the rich and ...more
That quickly changed as soon as he wins a few high profile cases. One of those high profile clients is in with the rich and ...more
To say this book is addicting is an understatement! Your introduced to Paddy whose from Brooklyn but is a former Houston police officer . He just finished law school and is just beginning to take on some clients. Former cops with divorces and personal injury cases. As he begins to win some cases he gets the opportunity to take some higher profile cases and getting a taste of the Houston Social Scene. In the alternating story line you meet Pillar whose desperate to leave her abusive relationship
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In this captivating novel we have Paddy Moran, an ex-cop turned newly licensed divorce lawyer and Pilar Galt, a woman from humble beginnings in need of a divorce from an abusive husband. With a diverse cast of supporting characters, all wonderfully developed, we follow the highs and lows of Paddy and Pilar's journey to become part of the crowd known as The Best People. It's primarily a tale of morality and the consequences from the choices they make navigating in the world of the rich and famous
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I don’t think I’ve ever used the word tantalizing but there’s always a first time for everything. This book was tantalizing! So much going on! The greed and ambition in this book was addicting. Sort of like watching an American Greed episode. I can’t say I loved Paddy because let’s face it, he wasn’t a great moral character but it was impossible not to root for him. I enjoyed seeing as he climbed the social ladder and was hooked on the drama. Pillar was another character who was featured, but I
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The Best People by Marc Grossberg was a fascinating book about high society Houston. If you like drama and cultural commentary this book is for you. If you are a fan of the tv show Suits, there were many parallels.
The Best People follows the story of Paddy Moran, a cop turned high powered divorce lawyer. And Pilar Galt, a woman seek a divorce who later ends up marrying into major money. Both Paddy and Pilar have moved up the social ladder, but with that comes great opportunity to fall. Will the ...more
The Best People follows the story of Paddy Moran, a cop turned high powered divorce lawyer. And Pilar Galt, a woman seek a divorce who later ends up marrying into major money. Both Paddy and Pilar have moved up the social ladder, but with that comes great opportunity to fall. Will the ...more
Marc Grossberg, Author of "The Best People: A Tale of Trial and Errors has written an intriguing, entertaining, intense, dramatic, witty and captivating story. The Genres for this novel are Satire, Fiction, Legal Fiction, Legal Drama, and Humor. The story takes place in Houston Texas, and the timeline is in the author's present and goes to the past when it pertains to the characters and events. The author describes his colorful cast of dramatic characters as complex and complicated.
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An interesting and well-executed premise. This is probably one of the better mysteries I've this year. It kept me engaged with plot twists, great characters, and good dialog (a few funny parts as well). Recommended. 4.5 stars.
I really appreciate the advanced copy for review!! ...more
I really appreciate the advanced copy for review!! ...more
The Best People was definitely a page-turner!! Paddy started at the bottom of the Law world and made his way up to the top. This goes to show that people still know the difference of right and wrong. Thank you so much to Suzy Approved Book Tours for this fabulous read!!!
Such a page-turner! I could not put this book down, and when I did I was still thinking about it. This is a great social satire about the hierarchy in Houston with legal drama and other gray-area actions. All the characters are so REAL because they are all flawed. Very highly recommend!
The Best People is such a unique book! Paddy Moran is a former cop, now attorney, living in Houston. He quickly learns that his happiness will be a balancing act between success and recognition versus his morals. The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors was a PAGE TURNER!! For fans of any court room drama, this is a great recommendation!
In a parallel storyline, Pillar is woman desperate to escape her abusive relationship and create a better life for herself and her daughter. Taking advice fr ...more
In a parallel storyline, Pillar is woman desperate to escape her abusive relationship and create a better life for herself and her daughter. Taking advice fr ...more
This book is a page turner. The main character, Paddy Moran, is a guy you'd love to hate. Having Paddy for a friend is like holding a lit firecracker, you know something is going to happen and it probably isn't going to be good. The story has many twists and is filled with interesting and colorful characters. I enjoyed all the references to the landmarks and culture of Houston. The ending was very satisfying. Paddy sums up the story and his character when he says, "I had a good run. I made some
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I didn't actually finish this, but I tried. I didn't like the characters, I didn't care what happened to them, and I'm not slogging through a book I don't like. All that said, this was the October read in my contemporary lit group. I might have finished it and joined the discussion (emphasis on MIGHT), then expressed my dislike, but the author is attending the Zoom meeting and I have no desire to pick apart what is essentially his literary child. I'm sure someone liked this, and it is generous o
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A very interesting read.
Former cop, now lawyer, opens up a firm. He gets a formerly rich kid, to be his partner. They handle family law; i.e. divorces of the rich and famous. They get in over their heads, forget the ethics. All sorts of consequences happen as a result.
Former cop, now lawyer, opens up a firm. He gets a formerly rich kid, to be his partner. They handle family law; i.e. divorces of the rich and famous. They get in over their heads, forget the ethics. All sorts of consequences happen as a result.
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I must admit I was taken in by this book. It is unique in its story and easily an adventurous reading experience that is both enjoyable and entertaining. Recommended 4 star book.
My thanks to goodreads and the book's giveaway sponsors for the opportunity to obtain and read a copy of this book. ...more
My thanks to goodreads and the book's giveaway sponsors for the opportunity to obtain and read a copy of this book. ...more
I loved it! Couldn’t put it down.
Great from start to finish
There was not a boring page in this book. It goes to show too much greed will be your downfall. Great group of characters.
There was not a boring page in this book. It goes to show too much greed will be your downfall. Great group of characters.
Great characterizations, interesting plot. Social satire. In some ways reminds me of Pride and Prejudice. A lot better than far more popular books.
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I love all the places I get to visit from my easy chair when I read novels. This week I got to visit Houston, for better and for worse through The Best People. This is the Houston of legal maneuvering and judicial corruption in the early 2000s. It is the Houston of wealth and the country club, and many fascinating characters. It is the Houston of one really interesting restaurant named Eleganté, which would be fabulous to visit so ...more
I love all the places I get to visit from my easy chair when I read novels. This week I got to visit Houston, for better and for worse through The Best People. This is the Houston of legal maneuvering and judicial corruption in the early 2000s. It is the Houston of wealth and the country club, and many fascinating characters. It is the Houston of one really interesting restaurant named Eleganté, which would be fabulous to visit so ...more
The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors by Marc Grossberg
Paddy Moran, a former cop from Brooklyn is a new lawyer starting out in Houston. He starts up his office and helps fellow police officers through a divorce. He is involved in a few questionable cases as he starts to build his practice, but he is hungry for success.
Paddy crossed paths with a young mother, Pilar, seeking a divorce from her husband, who is a police officer. She makes an impression on Paddy. Pilar is a very intelligent wo ...more
Paddy Moran, a former cop from Brooklyn is a new lawyer starting out in Houston. He starts up his office and helps fellow police officers through a divorce. He is involved in a few questionable cases as he starts to build his practice, but he is hungry for success.
Paddy crossed paths with a young mother, Pilar, seeking a divorce from her husband, who is a police officer. She makes an impression on Paddy. Pilar is a very intelligent wo ...more
The Best People: A Tale of Trials and Errors debut book by Marc Grossberg is definitely a page turner. Mr Grossberg wrote a wonderful story which drew me right in and did not let me go until I turned the last page. The book is very well written and keeps you engaged. The characters are interesting, well defined and likable. There are many twists and turns, power, wealth, poverty it is all here in this book. Ho is right, who will bend the law to get the win. There are choices to be made and the a
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CRIME DOESN’t PAY
This book was different than I am use to reading . No body killed any body. There was no serial killer. There was no investigators or detectives chasing after a killer . However , it was a story of love, divorces and white/collar crime.
This book was different than I am use to reading . No body killed any body. There was no serial killer. There was no investigators or detectives chasing after a killer . However , it was a story of love, divorces and white/collar crime.
I received this from the publisher for honest Review.
What a great thrill and suspense it was to read. This novel will keep you thinking and guessing. When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. It will surprise you in every way.
The storyline was very good!
The the ...more
What a great thrill and suspense it was to read. This novel will keep you thinking and guessing. When you think you right, well let me just say that you might be wrong. This had me all over the place. My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. It will surprise you in every way.
The storyline was very good!
The the ...more
I admire Marc Grossberg's tenacity and persistence in writing this book, but it simply did not work for me. Technically speaking, his story was plausible in the sense that it did not involve magic to resolve plot contrivances. Time and again, though, things happened that simply would not happen in Harris County courthouses. Cases would not go to trial approximately two months after they were filed. After 2006, you would not be trying a case in the old 1910 courthouse. And by the way, there is no
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Marc Grossberg is an observer and a listener. He has a passion for his family, friends and clients, and for books that entertain and provoke him. He has practiced law in his native Houston for over fifty years.
Somehow he overcame being a Board Certified tax lawyer and one of the Best Lawyers in America© to write The Best People. Marc is a proud product of the Houston public schools, the Universit ...more
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