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3.9 out of 5 stars 168 customer reviews
Book 8 of 3 in the A Victor Carl Novel Series
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  • Series: Victor Carl (Book 8)
  • MP3 CD
  • Publisher: Brilliance Audio; MP3 Una edition (August 5, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1480599670
  • ISBN-13: 978-1480599673
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 6.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,032,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars4.5 Stars
By Gordon on August 5, 2014
Format: Audio CD
Review of Bagmen by William Lashner

This was my first William Lashner novel and it was just great, without even few minor exceptions. Being raised in the Philly area and a retired lawyer, I feel as though I had a better feel for the type of characters and the geography of the setting.

I have certainly heard the term “Bagman” before but never knew the extent of the legal and practical principles involved in this “profession”. And then to discover there was a possibility that there was even a support group to make sure every aspect of the Bagman profession was upheld to standards was amazing. It is this style of imagination that contributes to an author’s fictional talents. I just love wondering how the Brotherhood goes about pursuing this sleazy endowment.

Victor Carl, the struggling lawyer with two first names, is on his last legs. His client population, never that large to begin with, is quickly dwindling and is escrow account hit the southern equator quite some time ago. But a random meeting with a former fellow law school in the criminal court building brings new life to Mr. Carl’s profession. His unique algebraic formula for determining his necessary monetary retainer seems both accurate and bizarre. After mentioning a buzzword to a judge during a suppression hearing with a rather conservative judge, catapults Carl to new legal heights with new clothes, high society contacts and a nice new Italian hand sewn leather bag. The story takes off from that point and just never looks back.

Lashner is a smart writer who artfully captures the attitudes and complexes of his characters. Each personality is unique and captivating.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsVICTOR CARL IS BACk ~ IT'S A GOOD ONE
By Wooley in PSL VINE VOICE on June 1, 2014
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When I read a Victor Carl book, I am always amazed that there are not more reviews(readers). If you are one not reading the Victor Carl series, get HOSTILE WITNESS and start. You are missing out on a fine lawyer series. But onward, Victor Carl is back in the eighth book in the series, BAGMEN of course written by William Lashner. In this one Carl is down on his luck again going to court rooms, "Plea agreements, motions to suppress, trials of any stripe, DUI's half -priced." That's down. Enter Melanie Brooks from law school and quickly our hero is in a tux and very fine shoes at the Governors Ball with the big wigs. Carl becomes a bagman for politicians. Highly paid, highly busy. But did you now there is an underground organization for bagmen that might be unhappy about this? Dead bodies, bags of money and shady ladies, all pop up in this fast paced, fun read. Victor Carl is always hilarious and throw in the bagmen, and even a funny salesman at Boyd's. This book can't miss. Oh, yes, the word Selma gets a whole new meaning. Very HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Go out and get this one.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThe sleaze factor's very high
By Brian Baker VINE VOICE on June 3, 2014
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I've read the Victor Carl series, and pretty much enjoyed them. Poor old Victor, always striving to succeed, and always managing to miss doing so by just th-i-i-i-i-s much...

The books are always loaded with his sardonic and ironic observations on his loserdom; witty dialogue's the norm.

And yet, in spite of all his shortcomings, somewhere under all the cynicism is a knight in very tarnished armor, always trying to do good, and essentially even doing so, sometimes in spite of himself.

There's a lot of that in this book, but somehow or another I just didn't like this one as much. I think he stooped too low.

"Bagmen" are just what you think from the word: the guys (and gals) who tote around satchels full of money to "rent" various political figures. They're political "influencers" who work on behalf of powerful interests desiring certain outcomes from the government and who don't mind spending their filthy lucre to buy those results.

In this book, Victor finds himself becoming one of those bagmen, and therein lies the problem for me.

Victor allows himself - even wholeheartedly welcomes it - to become one of the bagmen, and goes from being the knight in tarnished armor to the skulking figure slinking through the shadows, a major comedown from his reluctant nobility in previous books. I found this to be a big disappointment, as well as being out of character. He's allowed himself to become something he's always despised... up to now.

Further, the major plot element of the book - the reason a certain congressman is open to bribery and manipulation - is also sleazy beyond description (plus, that description would be a spoiler. Uh-uh..).

It hit pretty high on the gross-meter.

Anyway, hopefully Victor will return to his loveably loserish ways in the next book. I can only give this one 3 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVictor Carl is Back! WAHOO!
By N. Bilmes VINE VOICE on August 1, 2014
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Victor Carl's return to the world of legal thrillers is a cause to celebrate. All of the Carl books feature bizarre conversations that leave me laughing out loud to the consternation of whomever is nearby, and this one had me laughing more than most of the Carl books. In this outing, perpetual down-on-his-luck lawyer Victor Carl finds himself getting enmeshed in politics as a fixer, and wouldn't you know it, someone is out to use our boy Victor as a fall-guy when things go wrong. The serpentine plot, crazy characters, and wit made this a page turner. I'm glad William Lashner came up with another idea for a Carl novel, and I hope he does so again at some time.

Highly recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 starsToo lethargic for Victor Carl

Was not my favorite Victor Carl book! Too slow and absurd for me to enjoy very much.

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Good character development. Strange choice of Herod for the book but I really enjoyed it.

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5.0 out of 5 starsAnother great book from William Lashner

Another great book from William Lashner!

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4.0 out of 5 starsFun read

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4.0 out of 5 starsAlways a winner

I have fun reading Lashner's work. He might be a genius ! Somehow all of the puzzle pieces get laid out on the card table in little little he helps you see what the puzzle looks... Read more

Published 5 months ago by Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat read.

Victor Carl is back and the fix is in! His new get-rich-quick-scheme is handing out hundred dollar bills to grease the wheels of government. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Pat
5.0 out of 5 starsHighly Enjoyable

I truly enjoyed this book. Picked it up and couldn't put it down. Victor Carl is not your typical hero. Philadelphia is my hometown. Read more

Published 6 months ago by BooksRme
1.0 out of 5 starsNut Up Or Shut Up

I enjoyed the previous Victor Carl novels, but not this one. The problem is two fold; 1) the premise of the story is not credible and 2) although Victor Carl's wit and snark comes... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Neil B.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Good book

Published 7 months ago by James R Willis
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting but very cynical

There's little that is redeeming about Victor Carl, even as he cannot help himself from trying to get the bad guys. Read more

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