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New Tricks (Andy Carpenter Book 7) Kindle Edition

by David Rosenfelt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,312 ratings
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In this "taut thriller full of whiplash plot twists and wisecracking dialogue," a lawyer will do whatever it takes to make sure an adorable Bernese puppy -- whose owner was brutally murdered -- doesn't fall into the wrong hands (Entertainment Weekly).
Few can rival Andy's affection for dogs. However, the playful new friend he just inherited is valued by several people, many of whom are willing to resort to violence to get what they want. It will take more than Andy's usual courtroom theatrics to save this dog, including a little help from his beloved golden retriever, Tara.
Andy soon discovers that anyone around him is in danger, including his long-time girlfriend Laurie, and he will have to muster all of his wits to save those he holds most dear.
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Starred Review. In Rosenfelt's excellent seventh legal thriller to feature Paterson, N.J., defense attorney Andy Carpenter (after Play Dead), Andy takes on another canine client—Waggy, a Bernese mountain puppy, who's somehow connected to the murder of Walter Timmerman, a semi-titan in the pharmaceutical industry. Andy represents the dog in a custody battle between Diana, Walter's widow, and her stepson, Steven, who's a suspect in his father's shooting. Shortly after Andy picks up Waggy from Diana, she dies in a bomb explosion at her house. When Steven's arrested for Diana's murder, Andy agrees to represent him. After Andy's police chief girlfriend, Laurie Collins, who's visiting from Wisconsin, is shot and wounded while playing with Waggy and Tara, Andy's golden retriever, Andy realizes Waggy was the real target. Rosenfelt injects this clever installment with courtroom twists, a peek into some scary DNA research and a romantic surprise. (Aug.)
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"Riveting...alive with reliable Rosenfelt wit and heart." (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )

"A taut thriller full of whiplash plot twists and wisecracking dialogue." (Entertainment Weekly )

"A cracking good yarn...Andy's offbeat, outspoken personality shines on every page, and the balance of humor and mystery is dead-on." (Booklist (starred review) )

"A funny, warm-hearted mystery, NEW TRICKS moves quickly and playfully - almost puppylike-through mounting crimes, a long-distance love affair and a secret science project that threatens to thwart [Andy] Carpenter's best efforts. Three Stars." (People )

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002I1XRCM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (July 18, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 697 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,312 ratings

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David Rosenfelt, a native of Paterson, New Jersey, is a graduate of NYU. He was the former marketing president for Tri-Star Pictures before becoming a writer of novels and screenplays. "Open And Shut" was his first novel; "First Degree," his second novel, was named a best book of 2003 by Publishers Weekly. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife and 35 dogs.

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Patto
5.0 out of 5 stars Andy gets trickier than ever
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014
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A young man is accused of murdering his father and stepmother, and the evidence against him is heavy. Andy Carpenter has to piece together the truth from bits and pieces of suspicious facts that appear to be unrelated. It 's always fun to watch Andy and his team scramble to work up a defense even as the trial is in progress. One wonders if real-life lawyers ever do this, but it makes for a lot of suspense in fiction.

The plot is a wonderful mix of secret biochemical discoveries, FBI shenanigans, and various dog-related dramas. While Andy's defending the dead rich man's son, He's also working on settling a custody suit over the dead rich man's show dog.

There’s a new development in the long saga of Andy's attempt to get his girlfriend to live in the same state with him. And some of David Rosenfelt's most delightful characters reappear: Judge Hatchet, who lives to torment lawyers; Marcus, Andy's menacing investigator-bodyguard, who never fails to extract information when he "interrogates" a bad guy; Andy's hypochondriacal investigator Kevin; and Andy's obnoxious drinking buddies who make sure Andy always picks up the check.

The courtroom scenes are satisfying and often amusing, and the action after the trial is even more exciting. The body count is high enough to satisfy the most bloodthirsty reader. And there are lots of funny scenes, as always. New Tricks is another winner in a very entertaining series.
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jkwdo
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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More about wonderful people and dogs, many of whom feel like my friends! I’m hooked on David Rosenfelt! Fun reading!
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L. J. Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars Andy is best in the courtroom
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010
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First Sentence: "Andy Carpenter, Lawyer to the Dogs."

Attorney Andy Carpenter inherited enough money so he can work only when he wants, or when a judge assigns him a pro bono case. When the head of a large pharmaceutical company and owner of a Bernese mountain dog puppy is murdered, Carpenter is asked to take care of the dog until the custody fight between the man's widow and son is settled.

He doesn't expect that when he picks the dog up, the house explodes and the original owner's widow is killed and the son is accused of murder. Andy agrees to defend the son, but things become personal when someone shoots his girlfriend.

It's an odd situation where the protagonist of the book is someone I don't particularly care for. He is a little too wise-cracking, and except when in the courtroom, Andy often comes off as a bit of a dork and not always very bright. He has relationship issues, of which I am getting bored. Happily, in this book, Andy emotionally grows up. While I enjoy the song-chat dialogue between Andy and his friend Sam, "Town Without Pity" was written and made famous by Gene Pitney. However, the supporting characters, including the dogs, even out the tone of the book and make it very enjoyable.

What I really did like was the plot. Whenever I thought I knew where the story was going or what the motive for the killings was, the story went somewhere else; the twists were very good, unexpected and I never saw the villain coming. I did have a couple issues; portents--but there was only one so I could forgive it; and Laurie's recovery seemed way too fast for me.

What I did appreciate was being able to read it while having a 7-year-old reading it aloud next to me and I didn't have to switch books because of expletive language, sex or violence that his father, in the row ahead of me on the plane, would not have appreciated my sharing with his child.

I also appreciated that the theme of the book is very current but didn't overwhelm the pace of the story, and Rosenfelt's book does have a great pace.

Some criticize the idea of a book being an airplane read. I view it as a compliment as it's something that can completely distract and engross me and that I want to finish in one read. New Tricks was a very good airplane read. I've already ordered his next book.

NEW TRICKS (Unl. Inv/Attorney/Andy Carpenter-New Jersey-Cont) - VG
Rosenfelt, David - 7th in series
Grand Central Publishing, 2009, US Hardcover - ISBN: 9780446505871
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5.0 out of 5 stars Never enough
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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I love the Andy Carpenter books, the twists, the humor, and of course Tara. Hmm, which one should i read next?
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Lynda Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars An Entertaining Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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I love the author's sense of humor.
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zorba
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2011
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Andy Carpenter is a pun-slinging, in-your-face lawyer who takes on, as a client, a dog. Not just any dog -- but a dog who is, well, special in a way you'll discover if you read this entertaining book by a master of his genre. Rosenfelt will have you believing you know who the bad guy is seven or eight different times before he finally spills the beans. In addition to a worthy plot and very well-developed characters, Rosenfelt gives us dialog that zings with puns and wisecracks. His courtroom proceedings are authentic and very satisfying. Carpenter is a great character, who pushes the law to its limits and maybe even farther on one or two occasions. In any case, this is a very well-done, very entertaining read. And if you happen to love dogs, you'll enjoy this book even more.
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Bobbewig
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Very Good Book By David Rosenfelt!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2010
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I've said it before and I'm saying it again now -- no matter what limitations David Rosenfelt might have in his life, the ability to tell a consistently good, suspenseful and humorous story isn't one of them. With New Tricks, his seventh book featuring Attorney Andy Carpenter, Rosenfelt continues to be one of the freshest voices among today's mystery writers. This stems from his ability to provide interesting plots, credible courtroom drama, lots of humor and well-developed major and minor characters. Andy Carpenter, the main character who is a wise-cracking suburban New Jersey defense attorney, is one that stays in your mind even after you finish the book and is one that I'm looking forward to 'hang out' with in his future legal adventures. Plus, his dog, Tara, is one I wish I had. In New Tricks, Carpenter's devotion to dogs and legal skills merge when he represents an adorable Bernese mountain puppy, whose owner was brutally murdered in a custody fight. I highly recommend New Tricks if you're in the mood for a fast-paced, easy read. However, you might want to first consider reading Open And Shut and First Degree and/or some of the other books in this series, which I think will further your appreciation of New Tricks.
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Dreamboat
5.0 out of 5 stars New tricks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2019
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Tara and Waggy a match made in heaven
Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2014
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David Rosenfelt writes with his usual combination of wit and drama. A winning combination in every way, with enough twists to keep the tail wagging.
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Mealoaf
4.0 out of 5 stars Tara and Andy
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2016
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Enjoyed the humour, investigative process and courtroom drama. Still, found the last two books were stretching in their attempts to find an alternative guilty party.
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