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Employee of the Year

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It has been a long time since I enjoyed a book so thoroughly. At no point did I feel like I knew what was going to happen next. The writers style is so refreshing too. This is a must ready for any mystery crime novel junkies. I can't wait for the next one!

The author, a criminal defense attorney himself, knows of what he writes. And he writes with deft assurance and with interesting, but very flawed chacters. Defense Attorney Joe Bari's takes on his long time friend Paul Feldman as a client. Feldman has been arrested for murdering a cop, supposedly having an affair with Feldman's wife. But all is not as neat and glib as that description. Dirty work abounds in the story set in Richmond, Virginia. Some of that dirty work is done by an intriguing character by the name of Cammy (Washington Sizemore Brown). Cammy works as Bari's private investigator and has to mix it up with some mob characters in order to find out facts and apply some pressure for the defense's case. All is not squeaky clean in this story: the underbelly of police work and the legal system shows. Along with some dirty work involved, there are a few graphic sex scenes. They're not gratuitious but are effective for the gritty characters involved. The courtroom replays are crisp and interesting and shed insight into the thinking and style of the prosecuting and defense legal teams. The book is very well done and is a good and entertaining read. It also would make a good movie, a la Grisham-style, and probably will be. I highly recommended.

I truly enjoyed "Employee of the Year". It kept my interest through every single page, I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to the next Joe Bari mystery.

This fast paced novel had me at the first page. Full of action and suspense! Joe Bari is a character who could catch the minds of mystery lovers over and over again. The twists and turns keep you guessing and the terror puts you on the edge of your seat. It holds a shocker finish. Hope this writer will bring us more Joe Bari adventures soon.

If you are looking for a great "whodunit", this is the book for you. The characters were great, you really got to know them and like them.

This was one of the best "murder plots" that I have read in years. The characters in the book were exciting and fun. It was a quick fun read and I PROMISE YOU YOU WILL NOT KNOW TILL THE LAST PAGE WHO DID IT!!!!!!

Hats off to Mr. Ghivizzani for a job well done.