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| Title | : | Solomon vs. Lord (Solomon vs. Lord #1) |
| Author | : | Paul Levine |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 576 pages |
| Published | : | September 27th 2005 by Bantam (first published 2005) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Humor. Thriller. Legal Thriller |
Paul Levine
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 576 pages Rating: 4.11 | 3003 Users | 295 Reviews
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Even though author Paul Levine doesn't look anywhere nearly old enough to have written for the ABC TV series Moonlighting that aired from 1985 to 1989, this book so reminded me of the interaction between the characters played by Cybill Shepard and Bruce Willis that I actually checked to see if his name is listed anywhere in the writing credits. The biggest difference between the TV show and the book in my mind is that the former pair were partners in a private investigation firm and the two in this book - Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord - are lawyers. Aha, I said to myself - it's also more than a little reminiscent of another more recent TV show, NBC's Harry's Law, starring Kathy Bates (there's even a list of "Solomon's Laws," the first of which is, "When the law doesn't work...work the law").I looked for Levine's name in the credits of that show as well, but I didn't find it there either. So, I'll say simply that anyone who enjoyed the bickering, sexual innuendos and snarky one-liners on either or both of those shows most likely will love this book - the first of a series of four. The dynamic duo first meet in court when the two are opposing counsel. Lord is totally put off by Solomon's devil-may-care courtroom antics that come close to crossing the ethics line, and he's relentless in his attempts to ruffle the feathers of the newly minted state's attorney whom Solomon considers to be "hot" but way too straight-laced. Needless to say, he's successful - and as a result they both end up in the pokey on contempt charges.
Ultimately, mostly thanks to Solomon's badgering, Lord gets fired. In theory, that's not a huge problem since she's engaged to a wealthy but nice (think ho-hum) guy who wants her to join his business. But Lord isn't quite ready to give up the courtroom (nor, given her soon-to-be husband's vegetarian bent, her meat). And by now Solomon is in lust and will do just about anything to convince her she's got a place in his firm - and his bed - so let the games begin.
Then, a local millionaire bites the dust, supposedly the victim of sex play with his trophy wife gone wrong. Lord, who knows the now-widow, wants to take the case, and Solomon convinces her to let him help. Meanwhile, Solomon is fighting a battle of his own. A while back, it seems, he "rescued" his druggie sister's young son Bobby, who's been seriously abused and exhibits autistic and savant characteristics (he's a pro at anagrams, for instance). The local powers-that-be want the child put in a place where he can be prodded, poked and tested - and Solomon will do just about anything to keep that from happening.
The book follows the murder and custody cases both in and out of court, all the while showcasing the love-hate "relationship" between Solomon and Lord. In spots, the dialog is chuckle-out-loud funny; in a few others, it gets downright silly, prompting me to go with 4 stars instead of 5. Still, it's an easy-to-read romp, and now I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
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| Original Title: | Solomon vs. Lord |
| ISBN: | 0440242738 (ISBN13: 9780440242734) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Solomon vs. Lord #1 |
| Characters: | Steve Solomon, Victoria Lord |
| Setting: | Miami, Florida(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Macavity Award Nominee for Best Mystery Novel (2006) |
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Ratings: 4.11 From 3003 Users | 295 ReviewsNotice Based On Books Solomon vs. Lord (Solomon vs. Lord #1)
I was blown away reading author Paul Levine's , "Solomon Vs. Lord #1", from the first page through it's conclusion. As a fan of Levine's other series "Lassiter", I was eager to find out about this series. The protagonists Steve Solomon, and Victoria Lord are like fire and ice, or oil and water as they interact in the court room. Solomon is the bad boy defense attorney who must battle ADA Victoria Lord who is a no nonsense, and by the book at all times attorney. Solomon takes great delight inTotally entertaining and fun. A mystery, child custody, blackmail and great characters you wish you could meet. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, catches you from the 1st page. The humor is placed just perfectly. This is an author who knows how to tell a story! I'm glad I found him and can't wait to read the next book in this series. A truly enjoyable read.
For a legal thriller, it sure has lots of romance. Anyone remember Moonlighting, that '80s show that made Bruce Willis a star? All that bickering and can't stand each other kinda schtick? That's what fills up this book. Fairly light on the crime part and the legal thriller part. Fairly light overall. Funny, though, had a few actual laugh out loud moments. Amusing and breezy, it was just the right kind of palate cleansing read I needed after slogging through a difficult Ellroy novel.
man the author REALLY loves to describe what people are wearing
I had never heard of this author, but while at work one day I was shelving and came across it and the cover made me turn it over to read the blurb. After reading not only that, but the quotes by other authors singing the story's praises I knew I had to give it a whirl. A sexy mystery with a funny court case based in South Florida with two lawyers who had the banter of a Hepburn and Tracy? Yes, please. And let me say, that it delivered. This was such a fun, refreshing, impossible to put down
This is an okay book....too much "fluff" for me and predictable in many ways. On the plus side is there is quite a bit of good humor in the story. I had planned to read the series but don't feel it is worth my time now. Have too many really good books waiting to be read.
Paul Levine- Solomon vs Lord (Bantam Books 2005) 3.5 StarsSteve Solomon is a wily lawyer whose tricks are well known in the courtroom. Victoria Lord is a rookie lawyer with something to prove and a stickler for the rules. After getting her fired, he will partner with her for a high profile murder trial. It will be a balance of sticking to the law and playing with the law, which could either work out great, or land them both in a cell.The beginning of this book was an interesting way to start and
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