The Verdict [Paperback]

Barry C. Reed (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992

Attorney Frank Galvin is determined to resuscitate his failing career with a controversial malpractice suit, but first he will have to take on the Catholic Church and the city of Boston. Reprint. K. NYT.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312929544
• ISBN-13: 978-0312929541
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,047,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stimulating and smart., July 7, 2005

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This review is from: The Verdict (Paperback)

"The Verdict" was such a pleasure to read. It was smoothly written, not overbearing with "law" talk, and kept my attention completely. Only a lawyer can write a book like this, and Barry Reed proves that. The characters' personal life do not overpower the story, so as not to take away from the law case, but just enough information is given about them to understand their law abiding/not law abiding ways, and the transformation of Galvin just makes you cheer for the underdog. I was apprehensive about reading a novel about law, but the courtroom chapters were absolutely invigorating, and the dialogue was natural and unpretentious. I thoroughly recommend.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Quick Read, June 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Verdict (Paperback)

The Verdict was one of the most believable books I have read. I knew immediately that the author had to be knowledgeable in both fields of law and medicine. The plot was believable, so much so that I had to remember that it was fiction. The story took hold of me from the start and I found the book hard to put down. The main character, Galvin began as someone I had no respect for but as the story progressed, I actually began to like him for his undying pursuit of the truth and justice. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a real courtroom drama. I'll look forward to reading other books by Barry Reed.