The Plea by Steve Cavanagh

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

When David Child, a major client of a corrupt New York law firm, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con-artist-turned-lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure Child as his client and force him to testify against the firm.Eddie's not a man to be coerced into ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 789 reviews

Moods

tense 84%
mysterious 74%
adventurous 47%
dark 34%
challenging 21%
emotional 13%
informative 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
lighthearted 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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