THE BOOK FAIR
READ AND FULFILL YOUR LIFE
David Rosenfelt
OPEN
AND SHUT
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2002/2008
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 264
In the first novel in the Andy Carpenter series, defense attorney, Andy Carpenter defends an indefensible client accused of committing a heinous murder. However, after a discovery in his father’s home, Andy comes upon information that will not only possibly help his client, but much more, will change Andy’s life, as he knows it.
Quick witted and fast-paced with believable characters, the story is interesting and entertaining. However, the novel, outside of a few well placed sentences of Carpenter’s love for his Golden Retriever, Tara, the story has very little to do with Tara. Although the book in no way resembles Spencer Quinn’s, “Chet and Bernie,” series, nor Bruce Cameron’s “A Dog’s Purpose,” series, Rosenfelt comes across as a genuine dog lover and the few descriptions of Tara are beautifully written, warm and sweet.
FIRST
DEGREE
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2003/2007
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 308
Andy Carpenter’s quick wit, believable charm, sarcastic, funny retorts and generous heart make him a likeable defense attorney. Carpenter defends Laurie Collins, his detective-partner, and love of his life, whom is accused of first degree murder, in this of fast- paced courtroom thriller. The plot, exciting and detailed, contains many twists and turns.
“First Degree,” the second novel in the series, connects to the first, “Open and Shut,” through characters, humor and events. Tara, Andy’s golden retriever, stars a larger role in this story than in the first novel, and, the story includes an introduction to Cash, a homeless dog.
Rosenfelt nicely intertwines a theme of sensitivity towards animals into the plot.
BURY THE LEAD
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2001/2007
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 308
In the third novel of the Carpenter series, Andy struggles in an uphill battle to defend a seemingly guilty defendant as all the physical evidence points to his client, the son of a friend. Andy’s customary sense of humor, and, duty to find out the truth about his client, move the story along. Andy’s pursuits lead him to investigate unsolved, gruesome murders, as the plot delves into courtroom drama, and winds in and out of unexpected twists and turns.
Outside of outwitting pompous prosecutors, the only thing in life Andy Carpenter loves more than his girlfriend, Laurie Collins, and his golden retriever, Tara, are sports events of any kind. Rosenfelt ties the Andy Carpenter series together by characters and events, though each book stands independently of another.
SUDDEN
DEATH
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2005/2009
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 320
Through masterful writing, quick wit, humor, and plots that vary enough to hold interest, Rosenfelt’s, Andy Carpenter series, continues to entertain. Rosenfelt craftily ties characters from previous novels into the present story expanding their personalities and familiarities.
In the fourth book in the series, Andy Carpenter defends a football player accused of first-degree murder. Carpenter researches the defense of his client with the usual, often hilarious, dry sense of humor. Only Andy’s love for Tara, his Golden Retriever, surpasses his love of sports, and of course, his passionate love for Laurie, his girlfriend, who surprisingly, makes a life changing decision.
Although the covers of the book series feature adorable photos of dogs, Tara has little to do with the story other than sporadic mentioning of Andy’s adoration for her. And yet, bold images of Tara arise, sweet faced and tail wagging.
DEAD
CENTER
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2006/2008
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 321
The Andy Carpenter series ranks as a top favorite. Carpenter’s quick wit, hilarious sense of humor and action packed courtroom drama never fail to entertain. Each novel, though in dependent of the others is tied through characters and events. The novels include Laurie, a young woman with whom Andy is smitten, Tara, his golden retriever, who Andy believes is the smartest dog in the world, along with other personable, identifiable, figures. With each successive story, Rosenfelt continues to add even more distinct personality traits to the very likeable characters.
The Plot: After receiving a long distance call from Laurie, Andy decides to check out the case against a young man accused of murder in Wisconsin.
Fabulous series!
PLAY DEAD
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2007/2009
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 308
Number 6 in the Andy Carpenter series, the novel reads fast, holds an interesting plot, and is loaded with Andy’s entertaining sense of humor. Though the book features a dog on the cover, the novel has much more to do with Andy’s “ lawyering, “ and freeing his innocent clients than his beloved dog, Tara. However, Rosenfelt’s knack for great character build and puzzling plots involving the mafia and US Customs, hold the intrigue and move the story along!
NEW TRICKS
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2009
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 332
Show Dog competitions mix with high technology DNA in Rosenfelt’s 7th book in the “Andy Carpenter” series.
Defense attorney Andy Carpenter, who refuses to defend a client he believes guilty, defends a young man accused of killing his parents in order to claim his inheritance.
As with previous novels in the series, the author’s quick wit with paired with a cast of likeable, off beat characters, offers readers an enjoyable “who done it?”
DOG TAGS
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2010
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 420
Suspense, intrigue, and courtroom drama flare in the 8th novel of the Andy Carpenter series as Andy defends a wounded Iraq-war veteran. Terror networks, the US Army, and the FBI converge in plots and sub-plots as Andy deciphers the events that put his innocent client in jail. Fast paced and more intricately plotted than the previous novels in the series. However, Andy’s endless wit and charm prevail as does his love for Tara, his golden retriever, and his unrestrained happiness in that Laurie, his long time girlfriend, returns home.
ONE DOG
NIGHT
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2011
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 398
The ninth novel in the Andy Carpenter series reads as fresh as the first. Action-packed with the likeable heroes and familiar characters, the plot moves quickly as Andy deals with dangerous criminals and Mafiosos. Never one to defend a guilty client, Andy works overtime to prove his client’s innocence who stands accused of arson and murder. As always, the dialogue comes across sharp and witty, and the well constructed plot, lively and eventful.
LEADER of
the PACK
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2012
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 369
Andy Carpenter defends a client he believes innocent who stands accused of a double murder. Rosenfelt’s wit pervades the quickly paced novel and Andy’s unusual, though likeable friends help him solve the crime.
The plot, unlike others in the series, involves an interesting twist.
UNLEASHED
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2013
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 317
Number 11 in the Andy Carpenter series offers a more serious story than the previous novels.
Andy finds himself embroiled in a series of mysterious murders as he works to save a client accused of killing her wealthy husband.
An interesting plot twist, familiar characters mixed with Carpenter’s dry sense of humor makes for entertaining reading.
Hounded
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2014
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 320
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Who Let the
Dog Out?
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2015
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 350
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OUTFOXED
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2016
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 333
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Collared
Author: David Rosenfelt
Published: 2017
Genre: Novel
Cover: E-Book
Pages: 333
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