by David Rosenfelt
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Few can rival attorney Andy Carpenter's affection for golden retrievers, especially his own beloved Tara. After he astonishes a New Jersey courtroom by successfully appealing another golden's death sentence, Andy discovers that this gentle dog is a key witness to a murder that took place five years before. Andy pushes the boundaries of the law even further as he struggles to free an innocent man by convincing an incredulous jury to take canine testimony seriously. It will take all the tricks Andy's fertile mind can conceive to get to the bottom of a remarkable chain of impersonations and murder, and save a dog's life--and his own--in the process.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
 Play Dead Is Alive With Entertainment, Suspense And Humor!, 2008-07-20
No matter what limitations David Rosenfelt might have in his life, the ability to tell a consistently good, suspenseful and humorous story isn't one of them. With Play Dead, his sixth book, Rosenfelt continues to be one of the freshest voices among today's mystery writers. This stems from his ability to provide interesting plots, credible courtroom drama, lots of humor and well-developed major and minor characters. Andy Carpenter, the main character who is a wise-cracking suburban New Jersey defense attorney, is one that stays in your mind even after you finish the book and is one that I'm looking forward to 'hang out' with in his future legal adventures. Plus, his dog, Tara, is one I wish I had. In Play Dead, Carpenter's devotion to dogs and legal skills merge when he must not only rescue a dog but bring him to the witness stand to reopen a five-year old murder case which sent the dog's owner to prison. I highly recommend Play Dead if you're in the mood for a fast-paced, easy read. However, you might want to first consider reading Open And Shut and First Degree and/or some of the other books in this series, which I think will further your appreciation of Play Dead.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Not Just about the dogs, 2008-06-29
Sure, Play Dead has some cutesy elements. The book opens with a heart-tugging story of a golden retriever, creating a huge "awwww...." factor.
But the book actually goes way beyond cute. It's got a solid plot. I didn't find myself peeking ahead or wishing I could edit out a few paragraphs here and there.
The hero Andy maintains a consistent voice with a strong personality. He's got the typical amateur sleuth toolkit: the friendly cop, the computer genius, the helpful sidekick and of course the romantic interest.
The plot seems straightforward. Andy gets hired to prove the innocence of a man who has been in prison for five years. The key witness seems to be a dog; a dog who was supposed to be dead.
Poking around the Mafia and the government, and risking his own life, Andy uncovers the truth. It's a mystery lover's dream: tidy, plausible and ultimately satisfying.
For someone who has an innate distrust of the legal system, this book demonstrates how the "OJ effect" works. When you have enough money, you can dig deep and question the police case.
Early mysteries (think Perry Mason) showed the victorious defense attorney gaining immediate release for his client. The DA would admit defeat, acknowledging the need to serve justice.
Rosenfelt doesn't sugar-coat. District attorneys will fight to keep evidence out of court that suggests the defendant is innocent. It's not about guilt or innocence; it's a contest, as if the stakes were no higher than a football game.
Play Dead is worth reading on many levels. It's much more than a cute dog book. If you're called to jury duty, take it along. When they ask if you have questions, you just might have a few.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Humorous, well written, and much fun, 2008-06-19
This is my first David Rosenfelt book, to be honest I went for it because of the dog involved in the plot (not to mention the cover shot...what can i say...i'm a dog person). Anyway, great book; a wonderfully entertaining read. I am now looking forward to reading his previous works.
His humor is in the same dry witty genre as Janet Evonovich and Harlan Coben.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Rosenfelt for President!, 2008-06-15
If you've read one of his books and enjoyed it, you'll love this one. To me, Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter stories are the most consistently enjoyable of the various "lawyer" novels. "Presumed Innocent" it ain't, but smooth, wisecracking Andy can usually pull a surprise out of the hat to clear his client, whether he's defending a dog or a felonious character. Rarely a dull moment, lovable characters, the good guy always wins. What more do you want? Sloppy sex? Sorry, not here.
"Refreshing" is the word that comes to mind when I think of this series.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Another good book, 2008-05-31
Another solid book by David Rosenfelt! As always with Rosenfelt, he provides a quick and enjoyable read. He did a pretty good job of keeping me guessing. Play Dead is a page turner. Anyone who likes a good murder mystery with some dry wit and man's best friend thrown into the mix should pick up a copy of Play Dead. You won't regret the few hours of escape you get!
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