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The Advocate's Daughter
A Washington, D.C., lawyer and frequent major media commentator on the Supreme Court, Anthony Franze delivers a high-stakes story of family, power, loss, and revenge set within the insular world of the highest court in our country.
Among Washington, D.C., power players, everyone has secrets they desperately want to keep hidden,including Sean Serrat, a Supreme Court lawyer. Sean transformed his misspent youth into a model adulthood and now has one of the most respected legal careers in the country. But just as he learns he's on the short list to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, his daughter, Abby, a talented and dedicated law student, goes missing. Abby's lifeless body is soon found in the library of the Supreme Court, and her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, a law clerk at the high court, is immediately arrested. The ensuing media frenzy leads to allegations that Malik's arrest was racially motivated, sparking a national controversy.
While the Serrat family works through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the authorities arrested the wrong person. Delving into the mysteries of his daughter's last days, Sean stumbles over secrets within his own family as well as the lies of some of the most powerful people in the country. People will stop at nothing to ensure that Sean never exposes the truth.
An excerpt of Franze's new legal thriller The Outsider , coming out this March, is now available at the end of The Advocate's Daughter ebook.
Among Washington, D.C., power players, everyone has secrets they desperately want to keep hidden,including Sean Serrat, a Supreme Court lawyer. Sean transformed his misspent youth into a model adulthood and now has one of the most respected legal careers in the country. But just as he learns he's on the short list to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, his daughter, Abby, a talented and dedicated law student, goes missing. Abby's lifeless body is soon found in the library of the Supreme Court, and her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, a law clerk at the high court, is immediately arrested. The ensuing media frenzy leads to allegations that Malik's arrest was racially motivated, sparking a national controversy.
While the Serrat family works through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the authorities arrested the wrong person. Delving into the mysteries of his daughter's last days, Sean stumbles over secrets within his own family as well as the lies of some of the most powerful people in the country. People will stop at nothing to ensure that Sean never exposes the truth.
An excerpt of Franze's new legal thriller The Outsider , coming out this March, is now available at the end of The Advocate's Daughter ebook.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published March 22, 2016
About the author
Anthony Franze
8 books198 followersANTHONY FRANZE is a bestselling author with St. Martin’s Press, and a lawyer in the Supreme Court practice of a prominent Washington, D.C. law firm. Writing legal thrillers under his own name and commercial fiction under a pen name, his novels have been on numerous "best of the year" lists, translated into twenty-four languages, and four have been optioned or are in development for film and television. His legal thriller THE OUTSIDER is optioned for a major series.
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March 4, 2017
This is the first book by this author that I've read ....or rather, listened to. I liked his interview at the end. It gave me more of a feel of who he was and how the story came about. For being in the crime/mystery genres, this was middle of the road for me. I liked it, but I wasn't wowed. It was a good read for the day. I liked the MC and his wife. They were were well drawn, as were the other characters. The story line, however, had some incredible leaps over reality. Some of the scenarios were wild. But still 3 stars.
December 8, 2017
This is the second legal thriller by Appellate and Supreme Court lawyer Anthony Franze. He puts his professional insights into, and experience with, the Supreme Court into his thrillers, of which there have been three so far. I read the third one, The Outsider, first, and enjoyed it enough that I wanted to go back to his other books.
In this story, Sean Serrat, formerly of the Office of Solicitor General, is on the shortlist to be the next Supreme Court nominee. But Sean’s life is upended when his daughter Abby, a law school student, is found dead in the Supreme Court library, having been brutally murdered. Her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, is arrested. Malik is a clerk at the Supreme Court and happens to be black (Abby is white), adding racial complications to the case. Although a number of circumstances point to Malik’s guilt, there are just as many that imply Malik was set up. But by whom, and why Abby? Sean can’t escape the feeling that somehow, it has to do with him.
Meanwhile, Sean’s teenaged son Ryan thinks he caused Abby’s death, since Abby was trying to help him get out of a sticky and dangerous situation he wanted to keep his parents from knowing about.
Sean tries to investigate what happened on his own, inadvertently putting the whole family at risk.
Discussion: Franze contributes some of the history of the Supreme Court and of famous cases into his narrative, adding a lot of interest. He also explains a lot about the vetting process for selecting new justices, which is quite fascinating. But some of the villains seem cardboard-ish. The family dynamics, on the other hand, showing how Sean, his wife, and his remaining two children cope with the death of Abby, are quite well done, and there is a good build-up of suspense in the story.
Rating: 3.75/5
In this story, Sean Serrat, formerly of the Office of Solicitor General, is on the shortlist to be the next Supreme Court nominee. But Sean’s life is upended when his daughter Abby, a law school student, is found dead in the Supreme Court library, having been brutally murdered. Her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, is arrested. Malik is a clerk at the Supreme Court and happens to be black (Abby is white), adding racial complications to the case. Although a number of circumstances point to Malik’s guilt, there are just as many that imply Malik was set up. But by whom, and why Abby? Sean can’t escape the feeling that somehow, it has to do with him.
Meanwhile, Sean’s teenaged son Ryan thinks he caused Abby’s death, since Abby was trying to help him get out of a sticky and dangerous situation he wanted to keep his parents from knowing about.
Sean tries to investigate what happened on his own, inadvertently putting the whole family at risk.
Discussion: Franze contributes some of the history of the Supreme Court and of famous cases into his narrative, adding a lot of interest. He also explains a lot about the vetting process for selecting new justices, which is quite fascinating. But some of the villains seem cardboard-ish. The family dynamics, on the other hand, showing how Sean, his wife, and his remaining two children cope with the death of Abby, are quite well done, and there is a good build-up of suspense in the story.
Rating: 3.75/5
June 27, 2016
Returning with another crime thriller, peppered with legal undertones, Franze offers an explosive story that will rock the reader as the story unfolds. Sean Serrat is about to begin a new job in private practice, having recently left the office of the Solicitor General. Working in DC, he comes to realise that every lawyer is covered in politics, no matter how they try to protect themselves. He is also rumoured to be a nominee for the vacancy on the US Supreme Court, which creates an added buzz in a city that thrives on whispers. When Serrat's daughter, Abby, goes missing, he turns to tracking her down, only to find her phone across town at the home of a friend. Things lead him to the Supreme Court Library, where Abby's been murdered and stuffed in a corner. While Serrat tries to stomach what's happened, he must also tell his family of his discovery. As they try to process what's happened, a young man is charged with the murder. Awaiting trial, Malik Montgomery asserts his innocence and is willing to do anything he can to prove it. Serrat begins to explore what Abby had on her radar before her death, a law student and ambitious young woman. Serrat comes to discover she has been helping vet potential nominees to the Supreme Court, working on background research of the one man who may be better qualified than Serrat himself. This leads down a rabbit hole that forces Serrat to remember an event from his youth, one in a far away place he thought was buried long ago. However, as Serrat will come to learn, nothing remains a secret when there are witnesses. Is the Montgomery arrest the end of the Serrats' concerns surrounding Abby's murder, or could there be others harbouring additional motives, lurking in the shadows? Franze spins a tale that will keep readers wondering until the very end, and even then, questions linger. A powerful legal tinged thriller that is sure to garner significant praise.
Having read Franze's previous novel, I see much improvement here. The story is much stronger an the narrative significantly crisper than before. Sean Serrat is a character that is not only relatable by the reader, but also intriguing for all he brings to the story. With a plot that is far from linear, Franze offers the reader many twists that take things in directions that are both unexpected, but also necessary. The further the narrative delves into the murder, the faster the pace, which forces characters to shape to their surroundings or be forgotten. Full of facts about the Supreme Court, legal methods, but also criminal activities, Franze educates readers while entertaining them with this story. His style and presentation make him memorable and this novel may pave the way to further success, should he keep writing in this genre. I will certainly recommend this novel and hope that it is not the end of Franze's foray into criminal thrillers.
Kudos, Mr. Franze for your impressive reemergence on the scene. You took your critics' comments to heart and shaped a much stronger effort this time around.
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Having read Franze's previous novel, I see much improvement here. The story is much stronger an the narrative significantly crisper than before. Sean Serrat is a character that is not only relatable by the reader, but also intriguing for all he brings to the story. With a plot that is far from linear, Franze offers the reader many twists that take things in directions that are both unexpected, but also necessary. The further the narrative delves into the murder, the faster the pace, which forces characters to shape to their surroundings or be forgotten. Full of facts about the Supreme Court, legal methods, but also criminal activities, Franze educates readers while entertaining them with this story. His style and presentation make him memorable and this novel may pave the way to further success, should he keep writing in this genre. I will certainly recommend this novel and hope that it is not the end of Franze's foray into criminal thrillers.
Kudos, Mr. Franze for your impressive reemergence on the scene. You took your critics' comments to heart and shaped a much stronger effort this time around.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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April 17, 2016
This started off strong & I was immediately interested in the story. The characters were well-written and I was expecting an exciting thriller. Sadly, it soon devolved into increasingly implausible scenarios and by the time the disappointing resolution rolled around, I was too disinterested to even care that it was a let down.
January 6, 2017
Good plot with lots of twists and turns, but it got very contrived and conveniently tidy at the end. A good editor could have made this into an outstanding read.
July 26, 2024
Out of the frying pan and into the fire - every time I turn the page I find Sean in another jaw dropping dilemma. A true legal thriller.
A look behind the scenes of the Supreme Court. Now I see how sleazy, greedy Clarence Thomas was allowed to sit on the bench.
Anthony Franze is a pseudonym for Alex Finlay.
A look behind the scenes of the Supreme Court. Now I see how sleazy, greedy Clarence Thomas was allowed to sit on the bench.
Anthony Franze is a pseudonym for Alex Finlay.
April 27, 2016
THE ADVOCATE'S DAUGHTER
A very good thriller written by a Washington D. C. lawyer and a major media commentator on the Supreme Court, Mr. Franze certainly has the credentials to write a novel that begins when respected lawyer, Sean Sarrat is on the short list to be nominated to the U. S. Supreme Court.
Sadly, Sean’s daughter, Abby a brilliant law student has been found murdered in the library of the Supreme Court. Her black boyfriend who is a law clerk at the high court is arrested for her murder which leads to media frenzy that the arrest was racially motivated.
While working through his grief he suspects they have arrested the wrong person and begins an investigation of his own. While in the process he inadvertently finds secrets within his own family, and extremely damaging secrets of the most powerful people in the country who will stop at nothing to make sure the truth is never told.
An excellent read
A very good thriller written by a Washington D. C. lawyer and a major media commentator on the Supreme Court, Mr. Franze certainly has the credentials to write a novel that begins when respected lawyer, Sean Sarrat is on the short list to be nominated to the U. S. Supreme Court.
Sadly, Sean’s daughter, Abby a brilliant law student has been found murdered in the library of the Supreme Court. Her black boyfriend who is a law clerk at the high court is arrested for her murder which leads to media frenzy that the arrest was racially motivated.
While working through his grief he suspects they have arrested the wrong person and begins an investigation of his own. While in the process he inadvertently finds secrets within his own family, and extremely damaging secrets of the most powerful people in the country who will stop at nothing to make sure the truth is never told.
An excellent read
June 18, 2017
A good legal thriller that kept me engaged to the end. I liked the author's use of short chapters to keep the suspense going. Didn't see the end coming. Good read.
January 12, 2018
It’s not that I was dazzled by my first Anthony Franze read; still in the legal thriller genre, it was quite enjoyable. The short and action-packed chapters make it a rather effortless read, easily finished in 2 days. Without truly being inundated by the legalese or knowledge of the US Judicial system, it was still filled with interesting information that I knew little about, seeing I’m from abroad.
Right from the start I empathized with the main character, Sean Serrat. Until recently Sean was lawyer in the Office of Solicitor General, but on the advice of his wife, Sean joins a Corporate law firm. Sean might also find himself on the shortlist to be the next Supreme Court nominee, but that’s still up in the air. Out of the blue, Sean’s family life is upended when his daughter Abby, a law school student, is found dead in the Supreme Court library, having been brutally murdered.
Like I said, although I thought that the plot lacked gravitas, it’s still a compelling read. I certainly enjoyed Sean’s family, their close-knit bond and faithfulness to each other. For me a solid ***3.5*** stars. Also another reader mentioned Anthony Franze's interview at the end of the audiobook, and indeed, Franze is a very engaging person.
Right from the start I empathized with the main character, Sean Serrat. Until recently Sean was lawyer in the Office of Solicitor General, but on the advice of his wife, Sean joins a Corporate law firm. Sean might also find himself on the shortlist to be the next Supreme Court nominee, but that’s still up in the air. Out of the blue, Sean’s family life is upended when his daughter Abby, a law school student, is found dead in the Supreme Court library, having been brutally murdered.
Like I said, although I thought that the plot lacked gravitas, it’s still a compelling read. I certainly enjoyed Sean’s family, their close-knit bond and faithfulness to each other. For me a solid ***3.5*** stars. Also another reader mentioned Anthony Franze's interview at the end of the audiobook, and indeed, Franze is a very engaging person.
December 30, 2018
I think I liked this book. It was rated highly by authors that I really like. The story was a good mystery, with lots of potential ways it could have gone. The end, for me, was unexpected. I thought that lots of loose ends were tied up quickly, and maybe not with the nice little bow that I would typically like. But the characters would well developed, and I liked the family members and how they stuck together.
April 4, 2016
Highly recommend. Fast paced. Keeps the pages turning. Filled with intrigue, interesting facts, characters with heart.....excellent. Very well written. Franze is equal to the "masters of thrillers" in his writing. I am definitely a fan.
May 19, 2016
for a thriller, there were a whole lot of guns in the first act that didn't go off in the third. no real stakes.
November 23, 2022
Very well written and intriguing plot, has more turns than a mountain road. Excellent narration. It’s clean for a murder-legal mystery. Can’t wait to read the authors next book.
January 21, 2023
Loved it, couldn't put it down.
May 11, 2019
Pretty good read that was interesting in that it was really just a typical murder mystery type of story...except the Supreme Court and many of it's justices were heavily involved. I did like how Franze used that angle not in heavy handed "and these are serious people" way, but in a 'they are normal people with a big job and in this story mostly just going to look at the person, not the job'.
Also, was just a good way to get "tours" of buildings and processes relating to the Supreme Court I hadn't ever heard of before.
The story itself was 'fine'. One piece of it related to a suspect I just still cannot wrap my head around and it really ended up hurting my enjoyment of the ending. Might have been a very minor thing I should have gotten past but definitely stood out as a "wait a sec....no way that should have happened" so everything after was a bit thrown off.
In all, a quick read and worth it if interested in dramas surround our nations political theater.
Also, was just a good way to get "tours" of buildings and processes relating to the Supreme Court I hadn't ever heard of before.
The story itself was 'fine'. One piece of it related to a suspect I just still cannot wrap my head around and it really ended up hurting my enjoyment of the ending. Might have been a very minor thing I should have gotten past but definitely stood out as a "wait a sec....no way that should have happened" so everything after was a bit thrown off.
In all, a quick read and worth it if interested in dramas surround our nations political theater.
December 19, 2017
Anthony Franze writes fresh, timely legal thrillers. His plots unmask that most secretive body, the Supreme Court. If you’ve given up on Grisham, I highly recommend Franze.
January 24, 2016
Anthony J. Franze in his new book, "The Advocate's Daughter" published by Minotaur Books takes us into the life of Sean Serrat.
From the inside jacket flap: A fast-paced hunt for a young woman's killer amid the dangerous factions jockeying for power in the Supreme Court, perfect for fans of Brad Meltzer, Gregg Hurwitz and Joseph Finder.
A Washington, D.C. lawyer and a frequent major media commentator on the Supreme Court, Anthony Franze delivers a high-stakes story of family, power, loss and revenge set within the insular world of the highest court of our country.
Among Washington D.C. power players, everyone has secrets they desperately want to keep hidden, including Sean Serrat, a Supreme Court lawyer. Sean transformed his misspent youth into a model adulthood, and now has one of the most respected legal careers in the country. But just as he learns he's on the short list to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, his daughter, Abby, a talented and dedicated law student, goes missing. Abby's lifeless body is soon found in the library of the Supreme Court, and her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, a law clerk at the high court, is immediately arrested. The ensuing media frenzy leads to allegations that Malik's arrest was racially motivated, sparking a national controversy.
While the Serrat family works through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the authorities arrested the wrong person. Delving into the mysteries of his daughter's last days, Sean stumbles over secrets within his own family as well as the lies of some of the most powerful people in the country. People who will stop at nothing to ensure that Sean never exposes the truth.
Get ready "The Advocate's Daughter" has an action-packed explosive beginning and rockets along from there. Not only have someone murdered Sean's daughter but the police have arrested the wrong person for her death. Now Sean is investigating so that there will be justice but there are people who do not want Sean to solve this murder and are more than willing to kill again. Action, adventure, twists and turns as you read as fast as you can to find out what will happen next. Mr. Franze has given us a great legal thriller that will keep you up late so I recommend that you start reading early because you will not want to put it down until you finish, no matter what time it is. I look forward to more stories from this very talented author.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the inside jacket flap: A fast-paced hunt for a young woman's killer amid the dangerous factions jockeying for power in the Supreme Court, perfect for fans of Brad Meltzer, Gregg Hurwitz and Joseph Finder.
A Washington, D.C. lawyer and a frequent major media commentator on the Supreme Court, Anthony Franze delivers a high-stakes story of family, power, loss and revenge set within the insular world of the highest court of our country.
Among Washington D.C. power players, everyone has secrets they desperately want to keep hidden, including Sean Serrat, a Supreme Court lawyer. Sean transformed his misspent youth into a model adulthood, and now has one of the most respected legal careers in the country. But just as he learns he's on the short list to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, his daughter, Abby, a talented and dedicated law student, goes missing. Abby's lifeless body is soon found in the library of the Supreme Court, and her boyfriend, Malik Montgomery, a law clerk at the high court, is immediately arrested. The ensuing media frenzy leads to allegations that Malik's arrest was racially motivated, sparking a national controversy.
While the Serrat family works through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the authorities arrested the wrong person. Delving into the mysteries of his daughter's last days, Sean stumbles over secrets within his own family as well as the lies of some of the most powerful people in the country. People who will stop at nothing to ensure that Sean never exposes the truth.
Get ready "The Advocate's Daughter" has an action-packed explosive beginning and rockets along from there. Not only have someone murdered Sean's daughter but the police have arrested the wrong person for her death. Now Sean is investigating so that there will be justice but there are people who do not want Sean to solve this murder and are more than willing to kill again. Action, adventure, twists and turns as you read as fast as you can to find out what will happen next. Mr. Franze has given us a great legal thriller that will keep you up late so I recommend that you start reading early because you will not want to put it down until you finish, no matter what time it is. I look forward to more stories from this very talented author.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
March 23, 2017
I enjoyed the first hundred pages, but then the novel started to go into a more action packed route rather than sticking to the law like it should have. As a lawyer, Sean didn't really seem to question what he was doing as much as he probably should have been and that annoyed me to no end. Him knowing the law as he does, there were a lot of rookie mistakes being made, sure, in his defense, he wasn't a criminal attorney, but lying only breeds more lies and I'm not even sure the lies helped him in the end.
This novel had perhaps a few too many reaches for its plot. Abby managed to get her hands into many a different cookie jars and cause havoc, perhaps too much havoc for a law student. And poor Sean was tossed around quite a bit by many different characters.
Even the main culprit felt more of a reach because the information was very lax as a connection. Yes, there were some pieces, but it's not quite fair to use the race of the individual to be basically the tell-all to the plot.
That being said, the characters were very well-written and engaging. I did feel invested in most of their stories. This is a quick, easy read if you're looking for something you can get through in a few hours and still feel some satisfaction with.
This novel had perhaps a few too many reaches for its plot. Abby managed to get her hands into many a different cookie jars and cause havoc, perhaps too much havoc for a law student. And poor Sean was tossed around quite a bit by many different characters.
Even the main culprit felt more of a reach because the information was very lax as a connection. Yes, there were some pieces, but it's not quite fair to use the race of the individual to be basically the tell-all to the plot.
That being said, the characters were very well-written and engaging. I did feel invested in most of their stories. This is a quick, easy read if you're looking for something you can get through in a few hours and still feel some satisfaction with.
December 23, 2015
Sean Serrat thinks the horrible event that occurred when he was only 14 is buried so deeply that it will never see the light of day. But, just as Sean, a prominent Supreme Court lawyer, learns he is on the short list for nomination to the highest court in the land, his life becomes a living nightmare and his past comes back to haunt him.
His daughter, a talented law student, is found murdered and Sean begins to suspect the police have arrested the wrong person for her murder. As he tries to find out the truth others will do anything to prevent the truth from ever being known.
The Advocates Daughter is a powerful story of loss and revenge set against the background of the Supreme Court.
His daughter, a talented law student, is found murdered and Sean begins to suspect the police have arrested the wrong person for her murder. As he tries to find out the truth others will do anything to prevent the truth from ever being known.
The Advocates Daughter is a powerful story of loss and revenge set against the background of the Supreme Court.
January 18, 2021
This book was soooo over the top. It's worth of 2 stars at best but I give it an extra star for at least keeping my attention. Ultimately, I just wanted to know who the killer was and it was a fast read with short, action packed chapters so I stuck with it. That being said, the "hero" of this story was just straight up TSTL. Just series after series of ridiculously dumb decisions. If I get into the details of ridiculousness too much, I'll be in spoiler territory and have to give away 90% of the plot so I'll just say this...I had a hard time believing that this dude was a star attorney, let alone worthy of consideration for the Supreme Court. But then again, Brett Kavanaugh's on the court, so what do I know.
October 25, 2018
The is the first book by this author that I've read, or in this case, listened to. It was strictly coincidental that I read it at the time of a controversial supreme court nomination.
Listening to it kept me awake at night as I couldn't make myself stop in order to go to sleep. Fortunately, it didn't haunt my dreams :-) I'll probably read other books by this author.
Listening to it kept me awake at night as I couldn't make myself stop in order to go to sleep. Fortunately, it didn't haunt my dreams :-) I'll probably read other books by this author.
January 10, 2023
Obálka: 4*
Hlavní postavy: 4*
Děj: 3*
#kniznistafeta @renulka16
Mám ráda, když je thriller napínavý, zamotaný a neustále mě nutí přemýšlet, kdo je onen vrah. Tohle první polovina knihy naplnila absolutně. Byla sem nadšená, cítila sem potenciál na pět hvězdiček.
Díky krátkým kapitolám se mi kniha četla snadno, rychle.
Jenže pak nabral příběh rodiny, kde otec kandiduje do jednoho z nejvyšších úřadů v USA, matka dýchá pro rodinu a ti se společně se svými dvěma syny snaží vyrovnat se smrtí jejich dcery, sestry úplně jiný směr. A mě to začalo vadit. Otec by mohl při bitkách a přestřelkách konkurovat skoro Chucku Norrisovi, policisté nechávají truchlící pár běhat na místech, kde sami vyšetřují. Bylo toho najednou moc, co mi začalo rozpracovaný příběh kazit.
Zároveň mi v knihách vadí stále dokola řešené téma černoši v Americe - chápu, že některé postavy budou tmavé pleti a nic proti tomu nemám (nakonec zobrazuje to reálné složení obyvatel na tomto kontinentu), ale vadí mi neustálé zmiňování rasismu. Je to můj osobní problém, přijde mi, že každý toto nyní zmiňuje v knihách, filmech, reklamách a písních a na jednu bílou holku je toho prostě moc.
Po odhalení vraha jsem seděla zklamaná, protože celý děj směřoval všemi možnými směry, jen tímto ne a tak mi to přišlo tak nějak málo. Tento názor mělo i několik čtenářek přede mnou.
Celkové hodnocení ovšem nedám nízké, protože i přes to, co mi vadilo a že vrah nebyl dle mých představ :) se kniha četla opravdu skvěle a bavila mě. Protiřečí si to? Nikoliv, prostě tam i přesto bylo více pro mě zajímavých částí.
Celkové hodnocení: 3,5* z 5*
Hlavní postavy: 4*
Děj: 3*
#kniznistafeta @renulka16
Mám ráda, když je thriller napínavý, zamotaný a neustále mě nutí přemýšlet, kdo je onen vrah. Tohle první polovina knihy naplnila absolutně. Byla sem nadšená, cítila sem potenciál na pět hvězdiček.
Díky krátkým kapitolám se mi kniha četla snadno, rychle.
Jenže pak nabral příběh rodiny, kde otec kandiduje do jednoho z nejvyšších úřadů v USA, matka dýchá pro rodinu a ti se společně se svými dvěma syny snaží vyrovnat se smrtí jejich dcery, sestry úplně jiný směr. A mě to začalo vadit. Otec by mohl při bitkách a přestřelkách konkurovat skoro Chucku Norrisovi, policisté nechávají truchlící pár běhat na místech, kde sami vyšetřují. Bylo toho najednou moc, co mi začalo rozpracovaný příběh kazit.
Zároveň mi v knihách vadí stále dokola řešené téma černoši v Americe - chápu, že některé postavy budou tmavé pleti a nic proti tomu nemám (nakonec zobrazuje to reálné složení obyvatel na tomto kontinentu), ale vadí mi neustálé zmiňování rasismu. Je to můj osobní problém, přijde mi, že každý toto nyní zmiňuje v knihách, filmech, reklamách a písních a na jednu bílou holku je toho prostě moc.
Po odhalení vraha jsem seděla zklamaná, protože celý děj směřoval všemi možnými směry, jen tímto ne a tak mi to přišlo tak nějak málo. Tento názor mělo i několik čtenářek přede mnou.
Celkové hodnocení ovšem nedám nízké, protože i přes to, co mi vadilo a že vrah nebyl dle mých představ :) se kniha četla opravdu skvěle a bavila mě. Protiřečí si to? Nikoliv, prostě tam i přesto bylo více pro mě zajímavých částí.
Celkové hodnocení: 3,5* z 5*
August 5, 2021
Thanks to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sean is a Supreme Court lawyer, whose daughter Abby, a law student, goes missing and is then found dead. Her ex boyfriend is arrested but maintains that he is innocent. Meanwhile Sean is a longshot consideration for an opening on the Supreme Court but it haunted by things that occurred in his youth.
This is my second Anthony Franze novel, and a probably wouldn't have ever picked them if I hadn't loved Every Last Fear that he wrote as Alex Finlay. I haven't loved these books as much every Every Last Fear, but they are very different so that is understandable. I think the inter workings of the Supreme Court are interesting and the mystery is good. But, I felt this one again had too many characters to keep straight so I found myself getting confused as to who was who. I have one more of these to read and definitely look forward to his next novel as Alex Finlay.
Sean is a Supreme Court lawyer, whose daughter Abby, a law student, goes missing and is then found dead. Her ex boyfriend is arrested but maintains that he is innocent. Meanwhile Sean is a longshot consideration for an opening on the Supreme Court but it haunted by things that occurred in his youth.
This is my second Anthony Franze novel, and a probably wouldn't have ever picked them if I hadn't loved Every Last Fear that he wrote as Alex Finlay. I haven't loved these books as much every Every Last Fear, but they are very different so that is understandable. I think the inter workings of the Supreme Court are interesting and the mystery is good. But, I felt this one again had too many characters to keep straight so I found myself getting confused as to who was who. I have one more of these to read and definitely look forward to his next novel as Alex Finlay.
December 20, 2017
I listened to this book in snatches and it held my interest continuously. While lately there seems to be a host of books and streaming shows featuring a murdered daughter, this is exceptionally well done. Sean Serrat is a top lawyer, recently changed jobs from deputy solicitor general to a private law firm, has a secret in his past as a young boy in Japan, having taken part in a shopkeeper’s death. He also has a tendency to take matters in his own hands in trying to solve his daughter’s murder. This results in his and his teenage son’s involvement with a drug dealer’s death. Sean is being considered as a long shot for an opening on the US Supreme Court and takes part in preparing one of the other potential candidates.
The background of Washington, the FBI, and the Supreme Court are skillfully employed in making this thriller move along quickly.
The background of Washington, the FBI, and the Supreme Court are skillfully employed in making this thriller move along quickly.
October 26, 2019
This was a gift from a friend, and it is a fast-paced, comfortable read.
The treatment of grief and bad decision making as a result is very well done, and the kids are, for once, realistic...we don't see that often.
Without spoilers, plenty of research went into this. You will get some fun trivia if you stick with it, and a little history. Not tons, not front-loaded.
Overall, this was a good read, and I'm impressed with the work the writer put in on it.
A little sad with the editors. Pages 162 and 171 had comma errors that interfered with the meaning of the sentences enough to halt my reading and force me to go back and re-read until it was sorted out. Not cool, editors. It's getting to be a lost art, editing. Proofreaders and others should have caught earlier, but that final copy....
The treatment of grief and bad decision making as a result is very well done, and the kids are, for once, realistic...we don't see that often.
Without spoilers, plenty of research went into this. You will get some fun trivia if you stick with it, and a little history. Not tons, not front-loaded.
Overall, this was a good read, and I'm impressed with the work the writer put in on it.
A little sad with the editors. Pages 162 and 171 had comma errors that interfered with the meaning of the sentences enough to halt my reading and force me to go back and re-read until it was sorted out. Not cool, editors. It's getting to be a lost art, editing. Proofreaders and others should have caught earlier, but that final copy....
April 26, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced thriller by Anthony Franze.
D.C. lawyer, Sean Serrat is being considered as a Supreme Court Justice. And then his law student daughter Abbey dies. This sizzling story details Sean’s life Before and After her death. Her death causes a secret that Sean has wanted buried since his youth to finally catch up with him. The killer is obvious, so it seems. As Sean and his family work through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the police arrested the wrong person.
This was such a fun read. The chapters are short and each chapter ends with you saying to yourself, “just one more.” I intend to read his other novels, with his newest, The Outsider, getting rave reviews.
I highly recommend this sharply plotted read.
Rating: 4.5
D.C. lawyer, Sean Serrat is being considered as a Supreme Court Justice. And then his law student daughter Abbey dies. This sizzling story details Sean’s life Before and After her death. Her death causes a secret that Sean has wanted buried since his youth to finally catch up with him. The killer is obvious, so it seems. As Sean and his family work through their grief, Sean begins to suspect the police arrested the wrong person.
This was such a fun read. The chapters are short and each chapter ends with you saying to yourself, “just one more.” I intend to read his other novels, with his newest, The Outsider, getting rave reviews.
I highly recommend this sharply plotted read.
Rating: 4.5
December 29, 2017
This may be the best book I have read all year! I was given this book for Christmas from my wife and could not put it down. I finished this book faster than most.
The Advocate's Daughter is a suspenseful novel that keeps readers wanting more. The reader easily connects with Sean and his family and you are wanting things to work out for them from the beginning. I for one am not intrigued by politics or things of the sort, but I was so lost in this novel that I forgot that I normally do not enjoy such things. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the last page. This novel is on a short list of my favorite reads.
The Advocate's Daughter is a suspenseful novel that keeps readers wanting more. The reader easily connects with Sean and his family and you are wanting things to work out for them from the beginning. I for one am not intrigued by politics or things of the sort, but I was so lost in this novel that I forgot that I normally do not enjoy such things. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the last page. This novel is on a short list of my favorite reads.
June 12, 2019
I found this book very readable, and I was interested to find out what would happen next. It surprised me that I found some of the plot twists completely implausible (especially given the current political context, when things that previously would have been implausible seem to happen almost daily). But the people seemed real, and most decisions seemed in character.
The "that couldn't really happen" situations were really my biggest problem with the book. But I was still excited to pick it up each time I came back to it. And I kind of liked that the epilogue put a smile on my face, even though the effects of some of the tragedies experienced by characters would still affect them.
The "that couldn't really happen" situations were really my biggest problem with the book. But I was still excited to pick it up each time I came back to it. And I kind of liked that the epilogue put a smile on my face, even though the effects of some of the tragedies experienced by characters would still affect them.
June 6, 2017
REVIEW OF AUDIOBOOK; JUNE 2, 2017
Narrator: Robert Petkoff
...about something that comes back and bites you in the ass.
Except for Sean Serrat, this isn't the kind of funny something that gets shown on your wedding day for laughs. I thought, at first, this was a legal thriller but it's not. It's a crime thriller that revolves around lawyers. It kept me interested and I was invested in Serrat and his quest to find his daughter's killer. The ending was sad but the murder is resolved and all that is left is for Serrat to find peace and move on.
Well done and engaging.
Narrator: Robert Petkoff
...about something that comes back and bites you in the ass.
Except for Sean Serrat, this isn't the kind of funny something that gets shown on your wedding day for laughs. I thought, at first, this was a legal thriller but it's not. It's a crime thriller that revolves around lawyers. It kept me interested and I was invested in Serrat and his quest to find his daughter's killer. The ending was sad but the murder is resolved and all that is left is for Serrat to find peace and move on.
Well done and engaging.
May 5, 2018
I've been on a legal thriller kick recently. Not sure if you've heard of Anthony Franze, a lawyer in the Appellate and Supreme Court practice in a Washington, D.C. law firm, but he write's a great book. From beginning to end, I peeled the pages in great suspense to find out what happened. A Supreme Court nominee is set to make history with the "cat in the bag"...Well, until he discovers his daughter is found dead the Supreme Court library. As he sets out to find the truth behind her murder, the plot unravels along with everything else in his life. Great book!
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