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Rotenberg is a criminal defense attorney, defending lowlifes and celebrities alike in toronto, and he really knows his clients. Robert rotenberg is one of torontos top criminal lawyers and the author of several bestselling novels, including old city hall, the guilty plea, stray bullets, and stranglehold. Robert rotenberg is criminal lawyer and author of bestselling novels old city hall, the guilty plea. Upon reading i found that it was actually more of a police procedural but thats ok, because i love those too.

Its an impressive debut and i am eagerly awaiting rotenbergs next book. Old city hall by robert rotenberg overdrive rakuten. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Did canadas favorite radio host commit murder kevin brace, canadas most famous radio personality, stands in. Aug 14, 2009 a noted criminal defense attorney, robert rotenberg delivers a courtroom drama that successfully evokes the multicultural city of toronto even as it keeps readers on the edges of their seats. Old city hall by robert rotenberg the murder of a toronto radio hosts wife engulfs the lives of cops, lawyers, and a journalist in this sprawling legal. In the tale, the voice of canada radio host confesses to murderbut the case is far from closed. A tightly woven spiderweb of plot and a rich cast of characters make this a truly gripping read. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

He has worked extensively as a criminal defence lawyer from the 1990s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jeffery deaver, author of the bodies left behind it should be an openandshut case. Rotenberg s bestsellers do for toronto what ian rankin has done for edinburgh and michael connelly continue reading. Rotenbergs first novel, old city hall, is set in toronto, and as the name suggests, features pivotal scenes in the citys historic old city hall, now used as a courthouse. Inside old city hall, court clerk kevin barnes unlocks the courtroom for rotenberg. And ive read more than my share of legal mysteries.

Robert rotenberg has done an excellent job of painting a picture of toronto and its surroundings. Barnes is a wellknown court character, partly because he wears white running sneakers and also because he. Barnes is a wellknown court character, partly because he wears white running sneakers and also because he must. Like scott turow and john grisham, rotenberg is a criminal lawyer turned writer with almost 20 years of legal practice behind him. A noted criminal defense attorney, robert rotenberg, delivers a courtroom drama that successfully evokes the multicultural city of toronto even as it keeps readers on the edges of their seats. Robert rotenberg s old city hall is one of the best books ive read in ten years. Robert rotenberg audio books, best sellers, author bio. In addition to writing novels, author rotenberg also practices law in his own cofounded a law firm called rotenberg shidlowski jesin. Old city hall is a tightly plotted thriller, but what lifts this book to the next level is the engaging cast of characters, from the legal workers right down to the iranian doorman at braces condo. And rotenberg writes with relish of the neighborhoods, architecture, and multicultural population of his beloved hometown of toronto. Robert rotenberg born april 21, 1953 is a canadian criminal defence lawyer and writer, based in toronto.

In stray bullets, rotenberg takes the reader to a snowy november evening. Jan 01, 2009 old city hall, by robert rotenberg, a. Old city hall by robert rotenberg i picked this book from my list because it is a murder mystery, and i love mysteries. Old city hall book ottawa public library bibliocommons. May 15, 2009 despite a rather shaky start in the legal profession, robert rotenberg s background in criminal law explains the perspective of his first novel old city hall, most of the the book is being told from either the defence or the prosecution viewpoints.

In the tale, the voice of canada, a radio host, confesses to murder but the case is far from closed. Old city hall by and signed by robert rotenberg 2009 1st. Robert rotenberg s old city hall has everything a legal thriller should have, and more. In character development and depiction of the legal system as it actually functions i was reminded of the best of scott turow. Mr singh, delivering the globe and mail to apartment 12a of the market place tower in toronto, finds kevin brace waiting at the door instead of sitting at the table having his customary earlymorning cup of tea. Heart of the city book by robert rotenberg official. Aug 23, 2012 old city hall by robert rotenberg john murray pb, 2009 this compelling novel starts simply. Old city hall had some really nice twists and i was often surprised. The book was published in februarymarch 2009 in north america and the united kingdom, and audio and translated international versions have been published in france. The crime appears to be solved before the first chapter is over, but the way the case unfolds makes old city hall, by newcomer robert rotenberg, an exciting addition to the legal thriller genre. I am going to have to get one of william deverells books for comparison. Npr stories about old city hall from the toronto islands, one of many reallife toronto locales in robert rotenberg s legal thrillers, visitors have a clear view of the city s skyline.

Since then i have read the rotenberg s 4 followup books and hope he is writing a 6th. Rotenbergs bestsellers do for toronto what ian rankin has done for edinburgh and michael connelly continue reading. March 10, 2009 from criminal lawyer rotenberg, a debut thriller in the vein of scott turow or. In the tradition of defence lawyers turned authors like scott turow and john grisham, robert.

A noted criminal defense attorney, robert rotenberg delivers a courtroom drama that successfully evokes the multicultural city of toronto even as it keeps readers on the edges of their seats. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Here we have a man who is famous on the radio, known as mr. Its an impressive debut and i am eagerly awaiting rotenberg s next book. Reviewed by lynn bornath on 27 february 2010 from the hardcover version. Nov 11, 2011 old city hall by robert rotenberg i picked this book from my list because it is a murder mystery, and i love mysteries. The most famous radio host in canada, kevin brace, is standing at the doorway of his condo, covered in blood. Stray bullets book by robert rotenberg official publisher. In the guilty plea and old city hall, critically acclaimed author robert rotenberg created gripping pageturners that captured audiences in canada and around the world.

Old city hall by robert rotenberg, 9780719521140, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As of april, 2019 he practices as part of the association of rotenberg shidlowski jesin. And now, with old city hall, rotenberg offers us a pageturning legal thriller set in a diverse and surprising toronto filled with unexpected characters and plot twists that keep you guessing until the very end. Old city hall by and signed by robert rotenberg 2009 1st edition. Npr stories about old city hall from the toronto islands, one of many reallife toronto locales in robert rotenbergs legal thrillers, visitors have a clear view of the citys skyline. From the bestselling author of old city hall comes robert rotenbergs third intricate mystery set on the streets and in the courtrooms of toronto. Rotenbergs toronto thrillers mix canadian courtesy with. He started his writing career in the year 2009 with the release of his debut book titled old city hall. He had come to the door of his luxury condominium with his.

Read old city hall a novel by robert rotenberg available from rakuten kobo. Rotenberg also fires sly and funny barbs at political correctness and bureaucratic inanity. I live in toronto, and when ever he describes a scene, it is the exact image i had in my head. Click to read more about old city hall by robert rotenberg. Robert rotenbergs old city hall has everything a legal thriller should have, and more. Rotenberg himself is a defense lawyer, and you can tell he knows his way around a courtroom. Old city hall is the debut novel of author robert rotenberg and the first book in his detective greene series. Rotenberg s first novel, old city hall, is set in toronto, and as the name suggests, features pivotal scenes in the city s historic old city hall, now used as a courthouse. A tightly woven spiderweb of plot and a rich cast of. March 10, 2009 from criminal lawyer rotenberg, a debut thriller in the vein of scott turow or john grisham. Robert rotenberg july 20 2018 charles west book group.

This book also served as the first book of his popular novel series. Since then i have read the rotenbergs 4 followup books and hope he is writing a 6th. Old city hall book by robert rotenberg official publisher page. Jul 01, 20 inside old city hall, court clerk kevin barnes unlocks the courtroom for rotenberg. Jail to the towers of bay street and into the shadowy corridors of the old city hall courthouse. Old city hall ebook by robert rotenberg rakuten kobo. Old city hall isbn 9780312429409 pdf epub robert rotenberg. And now, in old city hall, rotenberg creates in modernday toronto a canvas as diverse and surprising as the city itself. Read old city hall by robert rotenberg available from rakuten kobo. Old city hall by robert rotenberg the best legal mystery i have read by a canadian lawyer. Old city hall by robert rotenberg john murray pb, 2009.