Motion to Suppress [Kindle Edition]

Perri O'Shaughnessy (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Graced by an appealingly sordid cast of sultry barmaids, crafty ex-cops, smarmy con men and venal lawyers, this courtroom drama maintains a swift pace. Attorney Nina Reilly, her marriage shattered, leaves San Francisco with her small son for Lake Tahoe. Encouraged by a feisty secretary with strong ties to the local women's movement, Nina takes on the case of Michelle "Misty" Patterson, an admittedly promiscuous barmaid accused of bludgeoning her abusive husband to death. But Misty, who has a long history of emotional problems, has no memory of the night of the murder. Nor can she remember anything that happened before she was 10. Her psychiatric treatment dictates much of the trial procedure: Can records of her therapy be used as evidence? Shrewd Nina's legal skirmishes with psychiatrists pave the way for some explosive revelations. O'Shaughnessy barely keeps the fireworks under control; indeed, some sensational scenes in this first novel offer more dazzle than illumination. Keen detective work, smoldering romance and ongoing consciousness-raising, however, create a Roman candle of a novel that just may rocket O'Shaughnessy to pop-lit fame. Major ad/promo; author tour; British, translation, audio, electronic, performance rights: Lowenstein Associates.
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From Booklist

This first novel, the collaborative effort of two sisters, one a lawyer, the other a writer, is the story of hard-boiled San Francisco attorney Nina Reilly, whose failed marriage and terminal case of burnout send her seeking a slower pace of life in Lake Tahoe. But no sooner has she tossed away her briefcase and patent pumps than she gets involved in a bizarre murder case. Cocktail waitress Misty Patterson conks her abusive husband over the head after a violent quarrel, then goes off to bed, leaving an injured but still-alive hubby on the couch. When the man is found dead at the bottom of a nearby lake the next day, Misty is arrested for murder and begs Nina to take her case. Nina's determined to get Misty off the hook. And of course, Nina's got her own complicated life--son, lover, and ex-husband--to deal with, too. A good first effort from a promising new writing team. Emily Melton

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 854 KB
• Print Length: 480 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0440220688
• Publisher: Dell (December 18, 2007)
• Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001334J2I
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,919 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginning to a promising series, September 25, 2002

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Heartsong (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motion to Suppress (Paperback)

Having just read "Motion to Suppress", the first in a series of legal thrillers featuring main character Nina Reilly, I've got the other succeeding books already on my reading list. What I like about this book, aside from it's fast-pace and intriguing plot, is that Nina is depicted as an independent woman with smart business savy, yet one with shortcomings and insecurities. In other words, she's human.

Having just left her husband and a prestigious corporate law firm in San Francisco, Nina relocates to Lake Tahoe where she sets up a private practice. There, she takes her first criminal case, Misty Patterson, accused of murdering her abusive husband. In the meantime, Nina has her own personal issues to resolve, including a pending divorce, and warding off intimidation from a another defense attorney, drivin by male ego, who's use to having the run of the town's clientele.

Other bright and colorful characters include Nina's private investigator friend who has hinted at being more than just colleagues, a sassy and witty secretary who has friends and relatives in high places as well as referrals, and a supportive family with whom she takes temporary residence.

If "Motion to Suppress" is an indication of what's to come, I look forward to more of Perri O'Shaughnessy's books.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! what a book, August 20, 1998

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Ron Kardos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motion to Suppress (Paperback)

Do not start reading Perri O'Shaughnessy unless you want to get addicted. These books about defense lawyer Nine Reilly are excellent! There are familier refences to Lake Tahoe which I really enjoyed. One of the most enjoyable books I have read. Be sure to read the other 3.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT!, August 3, 2005

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MIA K "MIA" (OREGON) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motion to Suppress (Paperback)

I CAN'T BELIEVE SOME OF THE REVIEWS I AM READING ABOUT THIS BOOK, I THOGHT IT WAS VERY WELL WIRTTEN AND IT GOT MY ATTENTION. I LOVED THE ENDING IT HAD THE BEST TWIST TO IT, NO ONE COULS HAVE SEEN THAT COMING. I AM STARTING ON INVASION OF PRIVACY NOW AND I CAN ALREADY TELL THAT IT WILL BE EQUALLY THRILLING.