I decided to read this after Th1rt3en which is now one of my favourites!!! Overall this was just ok, I’ll probably only read the ones that interest meI decided to read this after Th1rt3en which is now one of my favourites!!! Overall this was just ok, I’ll probably only read the ones that interest me rather than going through the whole series.
Quick Summary:
Con artist turned lawyer, Eddie Flynn is forced to defend an infamous Russian mafia who have strapped a bomb on his back and kidnapped his daughter.
One liner summary: Intense cat and mouse game where defence attorney Leigh is forced to take on an accused rapist case that has parallels to her and COne liner summary: Intense cat and mouse game where defence attorney Leigh is forced to take on an accused rapist case that has parallels to her and Calli’s past crime.
Wow this is now one of my favourites! This was hard to put down, I had to stay up a few nights!
What I loved:
The multi-layered plot and how the past interweaved nicely with the present case, the parallels had me so hooked and it was hard to put down. Although this was very long and detailed, every chapter had some sort of reveal or important information so that kept me interested.
It’s so rare to find a mystery thriller that has such well developed characters and False Witness is probably one of the best I’ve seen so far. I loved the sisters. I didn’t realise how much I connected and rooted for them till the end because It actually made me emotional (I usually have a heart of stone :D).
I LOVE cat and mouse games. The tension between Leigh and Andrew was intense!! I loved the detail and being in Leigh’s head, trying to figure him out.
My Recommendation
Stop what you're reading and pick this up.
Serious answer, pick this up if you love super dark, twisted and intense books. Lots of trigger warnings so definitely not a light read! FYI there are COVID references throughout so if that puts you off then maybe give it a miss....more
"The serial killer isn't on trial. He's on the jury..."
• Those 2 lines from the blurb stopped me in my tracks and I just had to get this book IMMEDIAT"The serial killer isn't on trial. He's on the jury..."
• Those 2 lines from the blurb stopped me in my tracks and I just had to get this book IMMEDIATELY. And wow this did not disappoint!! This has made it to my favourites shelf! I did not want this to end...I have that empty feeling after finishing such a good book I'm not sure what to do with my life at the moment.
• I typically have 2 books in progress: 1 Audible and 1 Kindle book. BUT, I just could not concentrate on reading because the only thing on my mind was Thirteen and Eddie Flynn. I absolutely had to continue listening whenever I had the chance.
What I loved:
• The alternating first person view of Eddie and Kane. There was never a dull moment! One moment we were in the charismatic and compassionate mind of Eddie standing up for what he thinks is right, to the twisted mind and plotting with Kane. I love being in the head of a villain because it's so different. It was interesting learning about his life and the events that led him to becoming such a monster. Their chapters complemented each other because sometimes it would replay the same scene in Eddie’s and Kane's perspective, or the questions we gain from Eddie’s investigation were then answered in Kane's point of view.
• This was fast paced and I was hooked ALL THE WAY. I loved how the story progressed and unfolded. An adaptation could be made without any additional drama or action because the book was so exciting and suspenseful as is. The investigation never dragged on for too long, the courtroom scenes were exciting and gripping, there was action, mystery and some twists in the end. All the revelations kept me so excited I went on extra long walks to binge listen.
• Eddie. I absolutely loved his character, he is not your average lawyer. He was a con artist (need I say more?) so he’s street smart, sharp, thinks quick and creative, especially during the trial. He gave me Mike Ross, Harvey Spectre and Neal Caffrey vibes! Excuse me while I fangirl!
Pick this up if: • Just pick it up because its that good. Ok serious answer, pick this up if you love fast paced, dark, crazy plots, enjoy dual point of views and being in the mind of the villain as well.
This may not be for you if: • You prefer something more realistic. This is pure entertainment, although there are decent explanations for everything it is pretty crazy, but that's exactly why I love it!! (view spoiler)[The liklihood of Kane securing a spot in the jury so many times is infinitesimally small. But I don't mind :D (hide spoiler)]...more
Apparently I read this years ago and gave it a 2 star rating. I do not remember doing that haha but I can see why because it is very long Rating ⭐⭐⭐.5
Apparently I read this years ago and gave it a 2 star rating. I do not remember doing that haha but I can see why because it is very long and slow paced. I decided to read this because I saw the tv show and loved it, in fact this is one of the rare occasions where I liked the tv adaptation more than the book. It was hard to rate because I was comparing it to the tv show so I couldn’t help but to compare the shortcomings to it.
Having watched the TV show, bumping this up to 4 stars.
~ Quick Summary ~
Defensive attorney’s son, Jacob is the prime suspect of his classmate’s murder. This explores the case and the impacts on the family.
~ Pick this up if you enjoy/don’t mind the following ~
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