A novel andy carpenter book 1 kindle edition by david rosenfelt author 4. A novel andy carpenter book 1 kindle edition by david rosenfelt author. As the first book in the fabulous andy carpenter series, this book is the place to start if you are looking for an entertaining mystery series. First degree, his second novel, was named a best book of 2003 by publishers. A paterson native and an nyu grad, author david rosenfelt was the marketing president for tristar pictures before becoming a writer of novels and screenplays. David rosenfelt comes up with a very enjoyable wise cracking lawyer named andy carpenter.
May 1st 2003 written with the skill of a veteran, rosenfelt s debut legal thriller boasts fresh characters, an engaging narrator, and a plot that forces readers to keep flipping the pages. Andy is defending a young black man already convicted of murder. And since andy promised his father hed defend willie miller in what looks like an open and shut casethe murder of denise mcgregor, whose body willie was found standing over in an alley behind a bar, whose fingernails were lined with traces of willies skin, and whose blood was smeared on a knife with willies prints all over ithe. Click any cover to learn more about that title including ordering options from your favorite stores. Open and shut by david rosenfelt 2003, paperback, reprint.
See all books authored by david rosenfelt, including open and shut, and bury the lead, and more on. Open and shut ebook by david rosenfelt 9780446551076 rakuten kobo read open and shut by david rosenfelt available from rakuten kobo. First degree, his second novel and book two in the series, was named a best book of 2003 by publishers weekly. While i cant hope to read all 17 before it, i wanted to at least read open and shut, which is the first book. Below is a list of david rosenfelts books in order of when they were originally published. A novel andy carpenter book 1 kindle edition by rosenfelt, david.
The andy carpenter series of books by david rosenfelt surround the fictional character andy carpenter, a new jersey lawyer whose legal maneuvers are legion in and out of the courtrooms of paterson, new jersey. Now this open and shut case has been reopened on a technicality. Attorney andy carpenters legal maneuvers are legion in and out of the. His first novel was open and shut, which was published in 2002. Open and shut ebook by david rosenfelt rakuten kobo. Click here for a post ive written about david rosenfelts andy carpenter mystery series. When the subplot involves andys personal relationships with his wife and his private investigator, it loses an edge though having the sleuth capable of kicking butt is a nice gender bender twist. In david rosenfelts open and shut, the first installment in the andy carpenter legal mystery series, this debut has plenty of twists and turns along the way in this compelling novel. For andy carpenter, it all started when his father asks him to perform a retrial for one of his clients who was going on death row. Find the latest on david rosenfelts works, appearances and other life altering information.
Book 9 david rosenfelt author 2011 dogtripping david rosenfelt author jeff steitzer narrator 20 page 1 of 2 showing 1. He was the former marketing president for tristar pictures before becoming a writer of novels and screenplays. Open and shut by david rosenfelt 2002, hardcover for. Open and shut, 2002, grand central publishing isbn 9780446555128. Open and shut by david rosenfelt, 9780446612531, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Open and shut andy carpenter, book 1 by david rosenfelt. Open and shut legal thriller g david rosenfelt 1st book mysterious presswarner books, 2002 hardcover his father, a retired district attorney, asks without an explanation new jersey attorney andy carpenter to take on the appeals case of death row inmate willie miller, whom he had prosecuted. I had found a recent title by david rosenfelt at local library and immediately got hooked read all the titles they had but was missing the first one the one on which everything else builds so like most of life i had to go backwards but was worth the trip. David rosenfelt s most popular book is open and shut. First degree, 2003, grand central publishing, isbn 9780446555111.
Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons. Open and shut there is nothing like a golden retriever. Marking andy carpenters debut, open and shut was his first novel. The story was enjoyable and i wouldnt mind reading another.
I liked the character of andy carpenter who is a defense lawyer. The novel opens with the introduction of andy carpenter as an attorney who has the habit of dealing with the forensics and the boys network with his witty nature and excellent game plans. Andy carpenter isnt sure what to think when he gets a mysterious phone call from a good friend, policeman pete stanton, asking him to drop everything, drive to an unfamiliar address, and bring his girlfriend, laurie collins. See the complete andy carpenter series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Grover gardner does such a good job telling the story i actually believe he is andy carpenter. David rosenfelt books have been finalists and winners of many awards throughout his career. The only problem she has ever caused is that i spend so much time with her in the mornings that i am almost invariably late for work. Like me, i think youll find yourself searching out and reading every other rosenfelt book you can find. Nov 15, 2008 open and shut ebook written by david rosenfelt. The author davic rosenfelt was picked by my book club as our author for the month.
Dont worry, more books are on the way but if you just cant wait, then why not stop by and see me on facebook 2020 david rosenfelt. Find the latest on david rosenfelt s works, appearances and other life altering information. In passaic county, nelsons oldest born, defense attorney andy carpenter abuses that reputation that. Rosenfelt started his writing career as a screenplay writer, therefore his novels tend to follow the format of a screenplay or teleplay. David rosenfelt is the edgarnominated and shamus awardwinning author of more than twenty andy carpenter novels, including one dog night, collared, and deck the hounds. You can even send him a message on his contact page. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read open and shut. Open and shut book by david rosenfelt 5 available editions. David rosenfelt is an author who has written nineteen novels and three tv movies. The evidence against willie was overwhelming the first time around, from an eyewitness report to damning dna. In this book he even manages to get a hanging judge somewhat on his side. When the subplot involves andys personal relationships with his wife and his private investigator, it loses an edge though having the sleuth capable of kicking butt is. Open and shut andy carpenter series book 1 david rosenfelt author grover gardner narrator 2008 dachshund through the snow andy carpenter series. Finalist for the edgar award and the shamus award for best first novel.
Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. Bury the lead, 2004, grand central publishing isbn 9780446612869. The complete series list for andy carpenter david rosenfelt. David rosenfelt is a well known author of the mystery and thriller genres, who hails from the united states of america. And by all we mean, the basic stuff you normally find on. Andy carpenter series audiobooks listen to the full. I wanted to get my daughter hooked on audible books and this was the series that did it for her. Open and shut defense attorney andy carpenter prefers the company of his best friend, tara, a golden retriever, to the people he encounters in. Open and shut has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sep 07, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This is neither a novel of lasting historical significance or a truly overwhelming literary achievement.
His main character in most of his mystery books is andy carpenter, attorney and dog lover. Open and shut is a fabulous legal thriller that is at its best when andy stays on center stage as a loose cannon attorney. David rosenfelt has 46 books on goodreads with 175680 ratings. I know, i know, its a big planet with a lot of wonderful things, but golden retrievers are the absolute best. David rosenfelt the official site of author david rosenfelt. I know, i know, its a big planet with a lot of wonderful things, but golden. A novel andy carpenter book 1 and millions of other books are. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Open and shut andy carpenter, book 1 by david rosenfelt book cover, description, publication history. Author of first degree, play dead, bury the lead, new tricks, open and shut, rescued, new tricks, sudden death. To those who love a good mystery, well written, and, like me, enjoy finding a character with a wonderful doggy companion, you cannot pass on this writers books and the best place to start is with open and shut. The andy carpenter book series by david rosenfelt includes books open and shut, first degree, bury the lead, and several more.
Mar 15, 2020 for a successful guy, david rosenfelt does precious little planning. Buy a cheap copy of open and shut book by david rosenfelt. David rosenfelt, a native of paterson, new jersey, is a graduate of nyu. Its no surprise to find harlan coben giving a blurb to rosenfelts debut mystery, an homage to cobens popular myron bolitar series.
Open and shut by rosenfelt, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Read open and shut by david rosenfelt available from rakuten kobo. Open and shut by david rosenfelt reading guidebook club. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Like me, i think youll find yourself searching out and reading every other rosenfelt book. He has undertaken a case that does seem open and shut against his client. Patersons david rosenfelt launches a new series and talks. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. The first book open and shut was a finalist for the shamus award for best first novel, the nero award, and the edgar award for best first novel. David rosenfelt books list of books by author david. David is particularly famous for writing novels based on the life of the fictional character named andy carpenter, who has been described by him as a dog loves and an attorney by profession.
Open and shut mass market paperback may 1, 2003 by david rosenfelt author. Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys network. David rosenfelt audio books, best sellers, author bio. And since andy promised his father hed defend willie miller in what looks like an openandshut casethe murder of denise mcgregor, whose body willie was found standing over in an alley behind a bar, whose fingernails were lined with traces of willies skin, and whose blood was smeared on a knife with willies prints all over ithell do. Andy carpenter series in order david rosenfelt fictiondb. Published by user, 15 years ago in the tradition of harlan coben and nelson demilles characters, david rosenfelt introduces us to andy carpenter, a lawyer based in new jersey. May 1st 2003 written with the skill of a veteran, rosenfelts debut legal thriller boasts fresh characters, an engaging narrator, and a plot that forces readers to keep flipping the pages. Want to learn more about one of his books or want to purchase one. Open and shut by david rosenfelt leona i should probably read the first book in a series before i randomly pick up a book midway in a series, itll probably obliterate all the questions and confusions im usually battling while reading lol. A novel andy carpenter book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Open and shut by david rosenfelt books of my heart.
David rosenfelt s most recent books are listed first. Open and shut by david rosenfelt 2009, paperback for. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Open and shut by david rosenfelt 2003 0501 david rosenfelt on. The 2005 novel sudden death was a finalist for the barry award for best novel.
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