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    Lady Killer
    Lady Killer
    Lady Killer
    Audiobook (abridged)5 hours

    Lady Killer

    Written by Lisa Scottoline

    Narrated by Kate Burton

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    Mary DiNunzio is strong, smart, and she's got plenty of attitude. In recent years, she's become a big-time business-getter at Rosato & Associates, but the last person she expects to walk into her office is Trish Gambone, her high school rival. Trish's life has taken a horrifying turn. She's terrified of her live-in boyfriend, who's an abusive, gun-toting drug dealer for the South Philly mob. There's only one problem—Mary remembers the guy, too, and had a major crush on him.

    Before Mary knows it, Trish vanishes. Then a dead body turns up in an alley, and Mary is plunged into a nightmare. She goes on a one-woman crusade to unmask the killer, and on the way, finds new love in a very unexpected place. But before the novel's shocking surprise ending, Mary is forced to confront some very uncomfortable truths about her own past, and the profound effects of lifelong love—and hate.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateFeb 19, 2008
    ISBN9780061629662
    Author

    Lisa Scottoline

    Lisa Scottoline is a # New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of thirty-two novels which have sold over 30 million copies in thirty-five countries. She also writes a weekly column with her daughter Francesca Serritella for The Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Chick Wit”—a witty and fun take on life from a woman’s perspective. Lisa reviews popular fiction and nonfiction, and her reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and she has also served as president of Mystery Writers of America. Visit her online at Scottoline.com.

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    • 1/5
      I thought it was boring. I didn't like it at all.
    • 4/5
      I couldn't put it down. She had me from page 1. Great read!!
    • 5/5
      A humorous murder mystery. Well written. Fast paced plot. Funny to the end.
    • 4/5
      My husband was the first in our house to listen to Lisa Scottoline's audio books. He really enjoys them and encouraged me to try one. I finally did and now I am a fan of the Mary DiNunzio series. I love Scottoline's conversational style of writing and her sense of humor. This first (for me, 10th in the series, I think) mystery was fun, well-paced and gave me a taste of the characters at the Rosato & Associates. I'll be enjoying more of Scottoline's novels in the near future.
    • 3/5
      After a 5 year hiatus, this book returns to the Rosato & Associates law firm cast with this story featuring Mary DiNunzio. I actually like the stories featuring either Mary or her friend Judy Carrier than I do the ones featuring Bennie Rosato, because they are more human and less shark-like. Not the best of the series, but a good read and I couldn't figure out who-dunnit at all.
    • 5/5
      I read "Lady Killer" a While ago so I can not give a detailed review but I absolutely loved this book! It was the first book that I ever fell in love with! I loved Scottolines style of writing. She know how to write a page turner. When reading this give yourself a lot of time because once you pick it up you don't want to put it down. I recommend this novel to everyone especially women who like mysteries with the other women as the lead character! The only thing I was disappointed in was that I did not know this was a series. I wish I would have started the series from the beginning because this is not the first one. Even though I hadn't read the books prior to this one it was still easy to understand the characters and the plot.. If you don't want to read the whole series you can definitely just pick this one up and still enjoy it.
    • 4/5
      Mayr Dinunzio has become a big-time business-getter at Rosato & Associates. But the last person she expects to walk into her office one morning - in mile-high stilettos - is super-sexy Trish Gambone, her high-school rival. Back when Mary was becoming the straight-A president of the Latin Club and Most Likely to Achieve Sainthood, Trish was the head Mean Girl, who flunked religion and excelled at smoking in the bathroom. These days, however, Trish needs help. She is terrified of her liv-in boyfriend, an abusive, gun-toting drug dealer for the South Philly mob. Mary remembers the guy from high school too. She has a major crush on him. Then Trish vanishes, a dead body turns up in an alley, and Mary is plunged into a nightmare that threatens her job, her family, and even her life. She goes on a one-woman crusade to unmask the killer, and on the way finds new love in a very unexpected place.
    • 2/5
      I had high hopes for this book, but it was surprisingly boring and rather dull. The main character Mary seem to be oddly weak to face high school bullies but had the courage to face the mob. It took everything I had to finish the book and turned me off to reading others by Scottoline.
    • 1/5
      I couldn't get past the first 5 minutes of the audiobook - the juvenile reading was perfect for this stereotypical plodding american female detective trash
    • 4/5
      When Scottoline sticks with the Rosato law firm characters, I enjoy the stories so much better. Also, one should only listen to the audiobook versions of her stories as long as Barbara Rosenblatt is the narrator. Aural awesomeness.
    • 4/5
      I love this author. Main character is an attorney living in Philly. Very Italian. Woman from school goes missing--mean girl friends seek help from her to solve the mystery. Fairly light reading. Good for someone who likes mysteries with humor.
    • 4/5
      good mystery. I liked the Italian neighborhood girls. Reminded me of Garfield.
    • 3/5
      Just OK. I don't ever seem to like Scottoline's books as much as I think I will, but I am a fan of Barbara Rosenblat, the audiobook reader.
    • 4/5
      Mary DiNunzio's teenage angst comes flooding back when her high school nemesis, Trish Gambone (dubbed "Trash" by Mary) comes seeking her help. It doesn't matter that Mary is now the rainmaker of Rosato & Associates. Trish's mere presence is enough to make Mary feel like she's at the bottom of the food chain. As it turns out, however, Trish's life has taken a horrifying turn. She is terrified of her live-in boyfriend, an abusive South Philly mobster, who just happens to be one of Mary's ex-boyfriends. When Trish vanishes, Mary makes it her personal mission to find her longtime enemy, and works against the clock to save her life.This is the first book I've read by Scottoline. Her characterization of Italian-Americans in South Philadelphia is spot-on. The novel has humor, romance and a good mystery. I will definitely pick up more of her books.
    • 3/5
      I love Mary DiNunzio and the other Rosato girls but the secondary characters in this one became a little annoying. Still, a good plot and an enjoyable read.
    • 3/5
      Fast read. It was an okay book.