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The Vendetta Defense
Author: Lisa Scottoline

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Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780061031427 - ISBN-10: 0061031429
Publication Date: 3/1/2002
Pages: 528


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette, Audio Cassette (Unabridged)

Book Description:
Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony," who is arrested for the murder of his lifelong enemy Angelo Coluzzi. When her client freely admits he killed Coluzzi because of a vendetta, Judy's troubles really begin. The Coluzzi family wants revenge. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law.

In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and a lot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone might see justice done, it's this gutsy attorney who'll risk everything to win -- including her own life.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Kristine F. wrote on 5/6/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Very fun legal thriller, with some laughs and a little bit of a love story thrown in. An easy read.

Barbara M. (LadyExplicate) wrote on 4/6/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another great Scottolini thriller. What can a lawyer do when she has a sweet little old Italian man who admits to killing someone. "But it isn't murder," he insists.

Allison W. (alliwag) wrote on 3/30/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Very suspenseful. Loved it!

Beth W. (Bethie) wrote on 1/12/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Lawyer Judy Carrier has her hands full with this case. A delightful read and such an interesting look on family revenge and vendettas.

Janis K. (scrapbooklady) wrote on 5/23/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

"The Vendetta Defense" is a real page turner! Scottoline is splendid with her characters and plots, leaving the reader wanting for more. This is one of Scottoline's better books...Well worth the read.

Magda W. (triskellgray) wrote on 2/28/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

A interesting book about a lawyer faced with a very hard case to defend.

Corrine S. wrote on 8/22/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Scottoline knows her Italian heritage like the back of her hand.

Jan M. (batgirl) wrote on 12/1/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

One of Scottoline's best, INHO. Judy Carrier would never be taken for an attorney on the way she dresses but she gives her all for her client, Pigeon Tony, a senior citizen who kills but claims it is not "murder". It is vendetta.


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Richard H. (OldSaltReader) wrote on 9/24/2009...


This was Scottoline's best so far. Judy is the star of this episode and it is a real page turner. Light reading, as always, but a very interesting plot and great character development.

Barbara L. wrote on 7/9/2008...


I love every book she's written, but don't take my word for it. The back of the book's blurb says it all: "Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony", who freely admits to killing his lifelong enemy in order to settle a personal vendetta. Her client's guilt, however, is only the beginning of Judy's problems. The victim's family wants revenge and is determined to finish off Pigeon Tony and Judy before the case goes to trial. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law. In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and a lot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone will see justice done, it's this gutsy girl who'll rish everything to win - including her life."

Patricia R. wrote on 5/7/2007...


Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony," who is arrested for the murder of his lifelong enemy Angelo Coluzzi. When her client freely admits he killed Coluzzi because of a vendetta, Judy's troubles really begin. The Coluzzi family wants revenge. Then there's Pigeon Tony's hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law.
In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and alot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone might see justice done, it's this gutsy attorney who'll risk everything to win--including her own life.

Danette B. (racerchick51) wrote on 1/28/2007...


Another Lisa Scottoline thriller. Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.

Donna W. wrote on 7/17/2006...


Interesting legal thriller

Wylene A. (MamMaw) wrote on 6/20/2006...


Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as "Pigeon Tony" who was arrested for the murder of his lifelong enemy Angelo Coluzzi. When her client freely admits he killed Coluzzi because of a vendetta.................

Carol D. wrote on 6/13/2006...


I love legal mysteries. This is a good one.

Shawn H. (frizzlefryd) wrote on 1/28/2005...


Lawyer Judy Carrier takes the case of her career to defend Anthony Lucia, fondly known as \"Pigeon Tony,\" who is arrested for the murder of his lifelong enemy Angelo Coluzzi. When her client freely admits he killed Coluzzi because of a vendetta, Judy\'s troubles really begin. The Coluzzi family wants revenge. Then there\'s Pigeon Tony\'s hunky grandson, who makes Judy think about everything but the law.
In a case steeped in blood and memory, it will take brains and a lot of luck to save Pigeon Tony. But if anyone might see justice done, it\'s this gutsy attorney who\'ll risk everything to win -- including her own life.


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