I have been using audio CDs for listening to books for many years. I just love the option especially when I am traveling and get caught up in a series. They are also great for listening at home when my eyes are tired or I want to “read” and work at the same time. There are several authors that I follow and make sure to grab the newest books and Lisa Scottoline is one. I have had the pleasure of reviewing the first installment of her Rosato & DiNunzio series Accused. This new book is the second and I was excited to check it out.
Betrayed by Lisa Scottline
Series: A Rosato & DiNunzio Novel (Book 2)
Audio CD
Synopsis: Blockbuster author Lisa Scottoline returns to the Rosato & Associates law firm with Betrayed, and maverick lawyer Judy Carrier takes the lead in a case that’s more personal than ever. Judy has always championed the underdog, so when Iris, the housekeeper and best friend of Judy’s beloved Aunt Barb, is found dead of an apparent heart attack, Judy begins to suspect foul play. The circumstances of the death leave Judy with more questions than answers, and never before has murder struck so close to home.
In the meantime, Judy’s own life roils with emotional and professional upheaval. She doesn’t play well with her boss, Bennie Rosato, which jeopardizes her making partner at the firm. Not only that, her best friend Mary DiNunzio is planning a wedding, leaving Judy feeling left behind, as well as newly unhappy in her relationship with her live-in boyfriend Frank.
Judy sets her own drama aside and begins an investigation of Iris’s murder, then discovers a shocking truth that confounds her expectations and leads her in a completely different direction. She finds herself plunged into a shadowy world of people who are so desperate that they cannot go to the police, and where others are so ruthless that they prey on vulnerability. Judy finds strength within herself to try to get justice for Iris and her aunt — but it comes at a terrible price.
My thoughts: Lisa is known for her great stories that include some thrill and suspense. I enjoyed the first in the series and this one promised to be just as good. Unfortunately, it was just okay. Nothing great or special grabbed me with this storyline. I was kind of ambivalent over the whole book.
With two best friends that are lawyers, the plot weaves you through personal tragedies in Judy’s family and all of the family drama that seems to take front and center over her job. I found myself wondering where the excitement went in this story and how someone who was a lawyer could spend so much time on other cases besides what she was supposed to be doing.
While the plot would have been good for the complete story, what I found was a lot of different angles that are coming in from all over the place. I had a hard time keeping interest with the story. It was more of a personal story about Judy and her life rather than the suspense thriller that I was really looking forward to. I think that is the main reason I am so-so about this story.
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Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
This is a great book series.
I like to read about how a person handles his/he life so now that i know it is less of a suspense thriller and more of the other I shall take a look at this book and see if I want to listen to it.
Thanks for the review. I too like to listen to audiobooks when travelling. Not sure if I would opt for this one.
I like Lisa too… and I love audio books. It’s rare for me not to “like” most things I read or listen to — since I likely won’t buy something questionable. Love to listen to this and form my own opinion. Thanks.
Sounds like one that would be good. Thanks for the chance.
This sounds like an interesting story, I’d give it a read, I’d also love to try listening to audio books. Thank you for sharing this review.
This may be the first “honest” review I have ever read. Thank you! I love books on tape/CD. I travel a lot and the audio books really help pass the time. In fact, one time my husband and I drove an extra hour just to finish listening to the story. It was too good to stop 🙂
LOL Kelly, I do the same thing, I always make sure my reviews are honest, but as always, it is only my opinion and others many love it!
I would love to read this