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    The Vendetta Defense
    The Vendetta Defense
    The Vendetta Defense
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    The Vendetta Defense

    Written by Lisa Scottoline

    Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

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    In a case steeped in blood and memory, It will take a stroke of brilliance to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone can see justice done, it may be this gutsy young attorney. She'll risk everything for her client...including her life.

    In The Vendetta Defense, Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Moment of Truth and Mistaken Identity, tells a wonderfully rich story of past sins, love and justice.

    Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of an elderly pigeon racer, Tony Lucia, who has been arrested for the murder of his lifelong enemy Angelo Coluzzi. ""Pigeon Tony,"" as he's known, confesses to Judy that he killed Coluzzi because of a vendetta begun more than fifty years ago.

    Her client's guilt, however, is only the beginning of Judy's problems. The Coluzzi family wants revenge, and they are determined to finish off Pigeon Tony and Judybefore the case can go to trial.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateOct 12, 2004
    ISBN9780060798017
    Author

    Lisa Scottoline

    Lisa Scottoline was a trial lawyer before turning to writing full-time. She won the prestigious Edgar Award for her second legal thriller, ‘Final Appeal’, and her first thriller, ‘Everywhere That Mary Went’, was nominated for the same high honour. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages. She lives with her family in Philadelphia.

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    • 4/5

      I received this book as a Christmas gift. I confess that reverse snobbery had kept
      me from Ms. Scottoline's books up till now -- I had assumed that anyone
      who appeared on the bestseller lists so regularly would not be to my
      taste. Well, I was wrong. I enjoyed THE VENDETTA DEFENSE and will seek
      out more of the author's work.

      It's my impression that many, if not all, the Scottoline books deal with
      the all-woman law firm headed by Benny Rosato, highlighting a different
      attorney in each book. THE VENDETTA DEFENSE features military brat and
      artist Judy Carrier as the attorney who takes her first murder case when
      a friend's father enlists her help for a pigeon-racing buddy. "Pigeon
      Tony" has broken the neck of Angelo Coluzzi, a man he's known and hated
      for sixty years both in fascist Italy and in Philadelphia. He admits the
      killing, but says it isn't murder, because Coluzzi was responsible for
      the deaths of Tony's wife and, more recently, his son and
      daughter-in-law. Judy is pulled deeper into the case by her strong
      attraction to Pigeon Tony's handsome grandson.

      For the first 50 pages or so I wasn't enthralled with this book, but I
      kept going and soon found it hard to put down. Judy must use both her
      legal and investigative talents, with help from Pigeon Tony's equally
      elderly friends and the ex-wife of a Coluzzi henchman, in doing her best
      to win an acquittal for Pigeon Tony. The characters were very believable
      and the Philadelphia setting drawn by someone who obviously really loves
      her city. Highly recommended!

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    • 3/5
      A rather easy read. Pigeon Tony is arrested for killing a lifetime enemy, and Judy Carrier must defend him, and try to save his life in the process. Was Tony getting revenge on his enemy for wrongs against him?
    • 5/5
      This book is simply great. Ms. Scottoline wrote a book with depth, humor, suspense, and Ms. Rosenblat did herself proud in the narration. I strongly encourage anyone to listen to this unabridged edition of the book, just to fall in love with Pigeon Tony and his friends. Ms. Rosenblat makes these characters come to life through consistent use of vocal nuances and following the expert pacing set out in the author's lyrical dialogue. If you are new to Ms. Scottoline's writing and/or audiobooks, this is the perfect one to start with. Don't be intimidated that this book is number eight in a series, as it stands so well by itself.
    • 2/5
      I found this as a book on tape at a used bookstore and was having a blast listening to the book until I got to a tape that was damaged. I searched at used bookstores to find another copy but I came up empty-handed. I was too cheap to buy the new book-on-tape and found the used paperback instead. I just couldn't get into it without the cool narrator. I've got to look for this on CD at the library and finally finish it now that it's been a few years.
    • 4/5
      How could I not enjoy a book with many of the characters named ‘...Tony’ and featuring a delightful and heartwarming old man named Pigeon Tony (Tony Lucia), whose life is shaped by a lifelong vendetta? When Pigeon Tony is charged with first degree murder, the lawyer Judy Carrier is pulled into defending him, with great reluctance. When he admits his guilt in killing his lifelong enemy Anthony Coluzzi in Italy, the story become challenging for the attorney and for the reader. I had never understood the stories behind pigeon racing and now I have a greater appreciation of the sport. Scottoline develops her characters well and I became vested in their lives and the story's outcome. There is hatred, sorrow, loyalty, love, romance and suspense. The courtroom scenes felt fairly realistic and the dialogue was entertaining. The involvement of the Tony’s (Pigeon Tony’s friends) was similar to the feeling an Badacci’s Camel Club characters. The connection to the title “The Vendetta Defense” was clear from the beginning and that was a refreshing change. I have not read many Lisa Scottoline books but I will definitely read another as this book was enjoyable and easy to follow with enough action to keep me reading. A fun read for a cold winter night by the fire or on the beach on a warm summer day. I give this a 4 not because it was a great book, but because it was a very enjoyable read.
    • 5/5
      Just re-read this book for a book discussion and loved it all over again. Funny, great characters, a little pre-war Italy history, lots of Italian culture, and some courtroom drama to finish it all off.
    • 5/5
      In this novel, lawyer Judy Carrier has a case that seems impossible to win. A vendetta that began 60 years ago in Italy comes to fruition in the Italian neighborhood of Philly and results in a killing, but not a murder. At least, that’s what the perpetrator believes. Now all Judy has to do is convince a jury of that in a courtroom while dodging bullets and avoiding pipe bombs during her investigations. A page turner, this thriller has elements of mystery, humor, romance, and history. The verdict? This book is a winner.
    • 4/5
      Judy Carrier defends Pigeon Tony, an elderly murderer.
    • 4/5
      I actually like Judy Carrier and her pal Mary better than I like Bennie Rosato, who is the attorney that heads up the law firm featured in Lisa Scottoline's books. Good story....a good legal thriller-type read.
    • 5/5
      My first Lisa Scottoline book and I am hooked!

      I have always enjoyed legal thrillers and strong women characters. What a thrill to have both! And toss in humor, charm, warmth and characters that complement each other and you've a wonderful read. I love the all female law firm and can't wait to read all books by this author.
    • 4/5
      I have to give it credit for being a very interesting story but parts of it were just boring and unrealistic and I sometimes found myself getting lost in the sheer number of characters. The thing that I disliked the most was that it went quickly from being a mystery to being mainly a romance. I had to give it a 3 star rating because it was well written and I generally like this author...and...you guessed it... it fit a challenge very well.
    • 4/5
      I liked I was good but not outstanding. I recommend.