The Neon Lawyer Kindle Edition

I purchased this book during a staff meeting when an advertisement popped up on my phone for $1.99 books. I figured two bucks couldn't steer me wrong for a good trashy lawyer read plus I could read it during lulls in the staff meeting. This book took me back to the days when I used to read Grisham during the summer when I wanted to think less and just enjoy a good plot. Before I knew it my kindle read 50% finished, which meant this book was INCREDIBLY short... which is not necessarily a negative but not a positive either. This particular author has pared everything down in this novel... there weren't countless objections (a good thing) and there weren't long-winded explanations of highly technical courtroom procedures (a good thing). The last 20% of the book read super fast and before I knew it the verdict was read. Overall I liked this book. I particularly liked the character, that he got mad and wasn't the typical expert at keeping his cool. Other reviewers of this book disliked the fact that the character gets this high profile case fresh out of law school...yah, that's what makes it an interesting read. I probably wouldn't read it if he was super experienced and this was just another job to him. That's why they make books... to read about interesting things, not the same-ol, same-ol plot. However, would I pay full price for such a small text? Probably not. Although now that I've read this author I have to admit I'm interested in reading more by him. So the $1.99 sale was a good idea and I'm glad I took the chance.

I got this book thru Amazon Prime for $2.99. Great buy. My only 2 critiques are, 1) I actually wish it were longer. Several of the characters could be explored a lot more, to maybe set up a sequel, and 2) I'm giving it a 3-star instead of 4 because of the couple of instances where the writer throws in some political clap-trap that adds nothing to the story. Why do all these liberal writers think we care about their politics?? Fiction should be an escape...I don't want to hear what some novelist thinks, I want him to entertain me.

Better than Grisham, this beautifully written legal procedural gets everything right from legal details to colorful characters that you absolutely believe. First day on your first job in the crowded legal profession that has no room for you? It gets worse. Your new boss is closely associated to the Russian mob and deeply cynical. His best advice to his new employee is to not attract the attention of the Bar Association.On day two, after losing his first case, a traffic ticket, he's handed a promotion and a murder case. The murderer is a young woman who killed the man who brutally murdered her five year old daughter. The DA is up for election and a bit of a killer himself since he's pressing for the death penalty and won't settle for less than aggravated murder.Not since The Lincoln Lawyer has there been such an interesting legal guy to hang out with. I hope he makes another appearance before the court.

This story is based on a real case. For those unwilling or uncomfortable reading about what happened to a child that was abducted and murdered, and the actions her mom took for Justice. This is not a story you will enjoy. Although the book focuses more on the defense trail than anything else.Brigham Theodore is a newly minted lawyer, who on the second day of having his license is hired by a law firm next to a bail bondsman. When Brigham shows ingenuity on his first ever case, (a traffic ticket.) He is given a case for aggravated murder.Amanda Pierce is accused of murdering the man who abducted and killed her 6-year-old daughter, Tabitha Pierce. Among other things he had done to her. He wants to defend her case while other lawyers in the firm wants him to have her plead.This is an extremely well written story with defined characters, with a look into the legal system that you rarely get to see, and written with a dry sense of humor. It is obvious that Victor Methos uses his legal expertise to great advantage in writing this book. He is a partner in a law firm he founded and has been fighting for the rights of the individual against the state for over a decade as a criminal defense lawyer who has conducted over 100 criminal trials and has been voted one of the most respected criminal lawyers in the West by Utah Business Magazine.

I only put the book down to eat dinner, because my wife insisted! I could not otherwise put it down! The plot is outstanding! Characters are real, with flaws as well as strong values. You care about what is happening! If you liked 'Mr. Smith Goes To Washington', or any of the best by Grisham, you will love The Neon Lawyer!This is what a novel is supposed to be- a look at how things should be. You will feel good, like you have achieved something, because your sense of rightness with the world will be elevated. Your head will be held a bit higher. You will have a smile on your face and in your heart. This story hits home!

No need to rehash all the good reviews. This was a fast paced novel that gives me yet some hope in the justice system, such as it is. As we all know, what we have as a judiciary system is not fair, just, or merciful but its better than any other country has and for that we can thank our prescient Founding Fathers, who knew that, in time, the system would be corrupted by the wealthy and famous who can afford to pay to play--not to mention the "souless" proscecutors who have hardened over time or want to use their office as a stepping stone to higher agendas.Methos produced a quick easy enjoyable read, bringing forth issues of The Rule of Law that are killing our justice system at this very moment.Candidates running for high offices who have committed so many crimes that it becomes laughable that we should claim our country is run by the Rule of Law. I would hope as Methos continues to write he will take more time to flesh his characters out a bit more. Bravo.... Keep on writing, I think you have a grand following of readers!!!!

Brigham Theodore is newly qualified lawyer in this very short novel based on true events. He loses his first case of defending a client against a parking ticket and is therefore surprised to be handed a murder trial as his second case. He is tasked with saving Amanda Pierce from the possibility of a death sentence for the cold blooded killing of the man accused of torturing and murdering her young daughter. A group of witnesses saw Amanda pull the trigger on the steps of the court house. It is up to Brigham to explain why she acted the way she did, focussing on her mindset and using every piece of law which may fall in his favour. The points of law are explained clearly and are easy to follow, making it feel like you are truly watching a court room battle. You see Brigham wrestle with self doubt and how, when in the court room, it all comes down to who can manipulate the law to the best of their abilities. Methos cleverly uses less rather than more by way of description when outlining the awful way Amanda's daughter died, which has far more impact than reams of gory details.

This is an intriguing read - I love legal thrillers and the central character and court room action will have you gripped if this is your genre. I only gave it three stars as it was very short - it felt unfinished as other than the central character the other characters were under developed and there seemed to be the start of plot areas which did not go anywhere. It could have been a brilliant book if the author had fleshed out his other characters and put in some sub-plots. I would try other books by this author, just to see if he develops them better. Overall, it is stil engrossing - short but sweet!

Whilst I didn't find this as engaging as A Gambler's Jury but it was still a decent and fast paced thriller focusing on the underdog in the criminal justice system. Everyone feels sympathy for the mother who murders her daughter's rapist and killer. Unfortunately, it's definitely a plot line I have seen done before and actually done better. Jodi Picoult and John Grisham both come to mind and Picoult does emotion better and Grisham does the legal detail better.Either way, it's a quick read that is strangely light considering the subject matter. I flew through it but didn't find myself engaged by the characters or really the narrative which is a shame. Either way, it isn't the best of his work, but it didn't put me off picking up another of his works immediately afterwards so it can't be that bad.

The Neon Lawyer is based, we are told, on a true story with the names of the protagonists altered for everyone's protection. And what a story it is.Himself a lawyer, the author uses his understanding of the courts and their procedures to gently and very skilfully guide us through all that occurs without the need for tedious explanation. His writing is clean and unembellished with good characterisations bringing life to his lead players. He sensitively presents very powerful emotions both in his writing and in the words and actions of the people involvedIt is not a long book, as others have commented, but it's brevity gives it all the more impact - no unnecessarily filler sections just to increase the page numbers. And no over long court sequencies listing the basics which do not need to be included or repeated to carry forward the story.Highly recommended.

Despite it being so few pages, this has still left an imprint. It had pace in that you keep reading, wanting to know what happens next. There was plenty of room to develop the lead characters but then that would detract from the main story. An excellent piece of writing, with sufficient detail of American law for Brits to understand! I was left smiling, despite the focus of the lawyers role in the trial. Feeling as though some people weren't explained enough in their reasons for being how they were.....but, again, that may have become unnecessary waffle and distraction from the story. Damn fine writing.