Book - Dead Even by Brad Meltzer

I checked this book out from the library in early 2006, after reading a Meltzer book we own entitled "The First Counsel". I compare him to John Grisham, in that Meltzer writes entertaining, gripping legal thrillers. I really enjoyed this book, and plan to check out another bestseller by Meltzer ("The Tenth Justice"). I give it an 8 out of 10.

Rather than write my own review, I'm cheating and stealing this from Amazon.com. It sums it up very well and is probably better than anything I could write! :)

"Sara Tate starts her job as a New York City assistant district attorney the day before massive budget cuts. To keep her job, she grabs a case slated for one of the DA office's hot shots, thinking it will be the kind of showpiece that'll make her a hero. The next day, she learns that the defense attorney on the case is her husband, Jared Lynch. To make matters worse, what appeared to be a simple breaking and entering is beginning to look more like a murder.

Someone is pitting Sara and Jared against each other and both are being threatened: win the case or your spouse dies. Sara and Jared have struggled and suffered more than your ordinary young lawyers and their desperation to protect one another and their life together is almost palpable. But the more they fight to win the case, the more they put each other's lives in jeopardy.

Dead Even is truly gripping. Brad Meltzer has created characters that are realistic enough to be believable, but quirky enough to be captivating. The lawyers are especially determined and the criminals are especially sinister. Even more impressive than his characters is his don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-something plot, which grabs you on page one and doesn't let go until you close the cover. When reading Dead Even, you may find yourself holding your breath as you furiously turn the pages. It's a legal thriller that gives Grisham's books a run for their money."

Added: March 15th 2006
Reviewer: Stace
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