Synopses & Reviews
“A humdinger”
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USA Today“Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a masters touch”
—David Baldacci, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Man
With the spellbinding crime fiction masterwork, Mistaken Identity, Lisa Scottoline rocketed onto the New York Times bestseller list—and shes remained there ever since! A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, this classic from the beloved, Edgar® Award-winning author once again leads readers down the gritty streets of Philadelphia and into the offices of the law firm of Rosato & Associates. When a new client whos been accused of murder—and who bears an astonishing resemblance to Bennie Rosato—asks the crusading criminal defense attorney to take her case, Bennie finds herself entangled in a sticky web of murder, corruption, and violence that threatens to reveal the shocking truth about her own past. If you havent read Lisa Scottoline before, Mistaken Identity will prove to you what her many fans already know: nobody does it better!
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“Well-written, dramatic, and highly suspensful . . . an enjoyable read.” Booklist
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“Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a masters touch” David Baldacci
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“Sharply plotted, Mistaken never misses a step in suspense, character development, and dialogue.” Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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“A superior piece of writing...a gripping, multi-layered story peopled by compelling characters” Philadelphia Inquirer
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“a humdinger” USA Today
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“Taut and smart...A brisk multilayered thriller.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Scottoline is a star.” Time magazine
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“fast and furious” Los Angeles Times Book Review
Synopsis
"A humdinger"
--USA Today
"Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a master's touch"
--David Baldacci, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Man
With the spellbinding crime fiction masterwork, Mistaken Identity, Lisa Scottoline rocketed onto the New York Times bestseller list--and she's remained there ever since A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, this classic from the beloved, Edgar(R) Award-winning author once again leads readers down the gritty streets of Philadelphia and into the offices of the law firm of Rosato & Associates. When a new client who's been accused of murder--and who bears an astonishing resemblance to Bennie Rosato--asks the crusading criminal defense attorney to take her case, Bennie finds herself entangled in a sticky web of murder, corruption, and violence that threatens to reveal the shocking truth about her own past. If you haven't read Lisa Scottoline before, Mistaken Identity will prove to you what her many fans already know: nobody does it better
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Legal eagle Benny Rosato is called to the local prison to consult with Alice Connolly, a woman accused of committing cold-blooded murder, who wants Bennie to represent her at trial. The no-nonsense Philadelphia defense attorney has no intention of taking the case, until she comes face to face with Connolly. The incarcerated woman is a dead ringer for Bennie-and claims to be her long-lost twin sister. From that startling opening, Mistaken Identity sweeps up readers on a roller-coaster ride of breathless suspense, the kind only best-seling author Lisa Scottoline can deliver.
--Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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New York Times Bestselling Author
For the first time in trade paperback, a backlist favorite from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline...
Accused of committing cold-blooded murder, Alice Connolly wants one lawyer to defend her: Bennie Rosato. But the no-nonsense Philadelphia criminal attorney isn't interested--until she meets the accused killer face to face--and can't believe what she sees. Alice claims she's Bennie twin--and the woman does bear an uncanny resemblance to her. But Bennie grew up an only child. She doesn't have a sister. Or does she?
Agreeing to take the case, Bennie plunges into the mystery of the murder and into the depths of her own past--a twisting search for justice and the truth that will keep the seasoned attorney guessing and leave readers breathless until the verdict is in.
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"For ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a master's touch in the courtroom, it's tough to beat Lisa Scottoline's Mistaken Identity."--David Baldacci
In the fourth riveting thriller in #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline's Rosato & Associates series, Bennie Rosato receives the shock of her life when she discovers she has an identical twin who also happens to be a murder suspect.
Accused of committing cold-blooded murder, Alice Connolly wants one lawyer to defend her: Bennie Rosato. But the no-nonsense Philadelphia criminal attorney isn't interested--until she meets the accused killer face to face--and can't believe what she sees. Alice claims she's Bennie twin--and the woman does bear an uncanny resemblance to her. But Bennie grew up an only child. She doesn't have a sister. Or does she?
Agreeing to take the case, Bennie plunges into the mystery of the murder and into the depths of her own past--a twisting search for justice and the truth that will keep the seasoned attorney guessing and leave readers breathless until the verdict is in.
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Bennie Rosato thought she had seen it all—until she meets her new client, Alice Connolly, who looks exactly like Bennie and tells her, "Hello, I'm your twin." A shocked Bennie can't deny the uncanny resemblance, but she grew up an only child and assumed she didn't have a sister, much less an identical twin. But Alice seems to know too much for it to be a scam, and Bennie can't walk away. She agrees to defend Alice on a murder charge and plunges into the mystery of the crime—unraveling a twisted skein of lies, greed, and danger that jeopardizes her livelihood and ultimately even her life. At the same time, she uncovers the truth of her own identity, a secret that will leave her questioning everything she ever knew about her family—and herself.
About the Author
Lisa Scottoline is a New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. She writes a weekly column called "Chick Wit" for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and has won many awards, including the Fun Fearless Fiction Award by Cosmopolitan magazine and the Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. She teaches Justice and Fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and appears in Court TV's crime series, Murder by the Book. Her books are published in more than twenty languages, and she is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area.