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Reckless Homicide

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As an aviation trial attorney, I not only enjoyed Reckless Homicide's many twists and turns, but also found it interesting and thought provoking at a time when criminal prosecutions seem to be on the rise in aviation tort cases. Recent examples of such prosecutions involve the ValuJet crash in the Florida Everglades (still ongoing) and the Gondola accident near Cavalese, Italy (the U.S. Marine pilot was acquitted).

The real genius of the book, however, involves whom the prosecution actually charges with "reckless homicide." Unlike the cases cited above, it's not the pilot or the airline.

I also wonder if Ira Genberg owns a crystal ball. Like the mystery involving the pilot's last words in Reckless Homicide (that is, "the up and down is stewed"), we are now faced with a similar mystery surrounding the co-pilot's last words in the recent Egypt Air crash in the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition, I found compelling many of the book's legal arguments, romantic entanglements, and emotional highs and lows. A thrill ride for attorneys and non-attorneys alike, in my opinion Reckless Homicide contains the ingredients for a blockbuster movie.

Fascinating! One of the most gripping stories I have ever read. It combines a classic whodunnit plot with a family drama. It can be a cold and rigid courtroom battle or a moving tale of love and devotion. The story is told in the first person viewpoint and provides an insight into the psyche of a man whose life is torn apart. It has the reader aching for this man, while at the same time wondering whether he is rightly accused! Ethics, the law, technical stuff, family love, tragedy and the pursuit of personal agendas are matters that blend together and create this masterpiece of suspense with feelings... an unusual combination. The hero's turmoil becomes your own as you read this book and stays with you long after you finish it. This book tests the reader, presenting in it intellectual puzzles and ethical challenges. It is truly an amazing story. I'd reccommend it to anyone who likes to read books with exciting plots and also meaning.

AMAZING! That is the word I would use to describe this first time novel. It held me captive from the first word...I sat up all night to find out what was going to happen. I was pleased to see that the main characters faced as many trials, family deaths, etc. as I seem to. And the phrase my parent's taught me in kindergarden came to mind 'Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out' certainly came true... One Lie. Again, BRAVO...and PLEASE tell me when the next novel is out!

I've read the prior reviews and just want to say how impressed I was with Ira Genberg's first novel. It was excellent, not at all boring as some have felt, and entirely riviting. The author makes you feel the anguish of the protagonist, Michael, an honest man who yields to temptation in order to come to his brother's aid. What a mess he is in. However, he let's you feel his emotions as to his pride, his disappointment in discovering the abandonment of his perceived friends and colleagues and his confidence in his lover/attorney. I did detect some key 'evidence' rather too early, but it did not in any way hamper my enjoyment of this novel. I expect Mr. Genberg to give us all many more hours of pleasure as we savor his future efforts.

The first third of this book was very slow to me. After that it was a decent read. I DID NOT LIKE the writing in the "present tense" - I found it very difficult to read. But the plot was intricate and the characters interesting (except for the CEO).I give the author encouragement - a little more experience and he will be able to turn out a thriller with the best of them.

I agree with many of the comments listed above. My only criticism is that in real life, nobody could be charged with a non-statutory, common law, crime like 'reckless homicide'. But this is just a prosecutor's pet peeve. I really enjoyed this book.

In Reckless Homicide, first-time novelist, Ira Genberg, has written a legal thriller that is at least as good as--and possibly better than--the best of Grisham, Turow, J.F. Freedman, et al. The plot never wanes in its excitement, the characters are very interesting and well-developed, the dialog rings true, and surprises pop up throughout the story. Be ready to be glued to your seat once you start this book!

Excellent writing. The tension makes it unbearable to put the book down! I can only hope the next book by this author comes out soon!

Reckless Homicide is a must-read for John Grisham fans. Genberg has entered this genre with a bang! The reader's sympathy for the Ashmores expands with each page until he gets to the point he wants justice served as fervently as Michael and Diana do. The drama in the courtroom is superb. All characters are clear and interesting. Genberg does explore some tangents, such as the racial friction, that seem underdeveloped and unnecessary. Other than those few instances, the novel flows well and is difficult to put down.

I was looking for a new book and took a chance on 'Reckless Homide'. I'm very glad I did. Ira Genberg will be as popular as Grisham if he keeps this up. I really enjoyed the trial. Ira did a great job explaining the legalese and what the characters were thinking. Isabel Castino and Diana Wells were great characters. I was surprised that the jurors didn't get more attention in the story. But it worked. I'm glad he didn't leave us hanging with: "The up and down is stewed". If you enjoy legal thrillers - you'll love this book. Ira, please give us more!