mcbeezie's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this legal thriller set in the gritty tenderloin district. You saw the best and worst of men in this fantastic read. I could not put it down. The case was enthralling and the action/danger seemed real and close to home. I recommend this book highly. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my review.
kaitlynisliterate's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Pros
+ I love legal thrillers where the main character is a defense attorney rather than a prosecutor.
+ Excellent use of multiple POVs
Cons
- Repeated comments from the main character and others that the media is too harsh on the Catholic Church and priests. Felt like the author had an axe to grind and was roping the reader into it.
- The case against Father Thomas Martin never really seems solid so his exoneration felt too easy.
+ I love legal thrillers where the main character is a defense attorney rather than a prosecutor.
+ Excellent use of multiple POVs
Cons
- Repeated comments from the main character and others that the media is too harsh on the Catholic Church and priests. Felt like the author had an axe to grind and was roping the reader into it.
- The case against Father Thomas Martin never really seems solid so his exoneration felt too easy.
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
3.0
I'm really torn on how I felt about this book, hence the 3 stars. Robert Dugoni is undoubtedly a great author, and this book was well done for sure, I just think it wasn't quite my normal style. I tend to go for more present day stories, and I think that's what may have thrown me off about this one. I really love his Tracy Crosswhite series, so I was excited to read this one too and while I enjoyed it, I'm sticking at a 3.5 stars.
* Thanks for NetGalley for the ARC! *
* Thanks for NetGalley for the ARC! *
jojo_k654's review against another edition
will pick it back up again when I have KU subscription
nessanova's review against another edition
3.0
Eh.. it was okay. It tried to steer away from your typical thriller but failed. Everything was predictable and every character had a dark past to explain why they are the way they are. Nothing had me at the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. It was okay, not great.
amcheri's review against another edition
4.0
The first few chapters didn't grab me but once it got going, I didn't want to put it down. I think I liked this one more than any of the Tracy Crosswhite books. The plot wasn't what I thought it would be and I enjoyed the unfolding of the mystery. I liked the characters quite a bit and there were plenty of them.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
This is my quick, "just finished this and need to get some thoughts down" review. The more detailed review is on C-Spot Reviews: http://reviews.c-spot.net/archives/5749.
claudetteb's review against another edition
3.0
Once I read the acknowledgements at the back of the book and saw that this book was actually written in the early 1990's, I gave it an extra star. The book is really not up to this author's standards, but I understand it's an early work that he re-worked and just released so it gets a star for a good story, written in the style of a young, new author.
book_luvr94's review against another edition
5.0
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley. I appreciate the opportunity from Netgalley and Robert Dugoni to read and review this book.
The 7th Canon by Robert Dugoni begins when Father Martin is accused of killing a young boy from his shelter. However, this is just the beginning of Father Martin's troubles. Bring in one very hot-headed cop and things just get worse. Father Martin eventually hires Peter Donley to be his defense against his murder charge. Donley sacrifices his family and life in order to prove that Father Martin is not a cold blooded killer. How far will one attorney go to stand up for his client and find out who actually killed this young boy? Will he end up losing his own life in the pursuit of justice?
I really enjoyed this novel. This is the first book I have read that was written by Robert Dugoni and I will certainly be reading more of his books. This was a very satisfying read and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I will be recommending this book to friends, family, and anyone else who is interested in an edge of your seat thriller.
The 7th Canon by Robert Dugoni begins when Father Martin is accused of killing a young boy from his shelter. However, this is just the beginning of Father Martin's troubles. Bring in one very hot-headed cop and things just get worse. Father Martin eventually hires Peter Donley to be his defense against his murder charge. Donley sacrifices his family and life in order to prove that Father Martin is not a cold blooded killer. How far will one attorney go to stand up for his client and find out who actually killed this young boy? Will he end up losing his own life in the pursuit of justice?
I really enjoyed this novel. This is the first book I have read that was written by Robert Dugoni and I will certainly be reading more of his books. This was a very satisfying read and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I will be recommending this book to friends, family, and anyone else who is interested in an edge of your seat thriller.