I am a voracious reader of mysteries and legal thrillers, from Agatha Christie’s classic cozies to Michael Connelly’s dark courtroom dramas. I am also an avid fan of the TV show Supernatural - I can’t get enough of watching the Winchester brothers roam the Midwest hunting monsters, demons, and angels. Almost Damned and its predecessor, Almost Mortal, do something I never thought could be done successfully: combine my two favorite genres (not to mention provide support for Dean Winchester’s common refrain “Angels are dicks.”)
Criminal defense attorney Sam Young and his cohort of quirky sidekicks, most of whom were introduced in Almost Mortal, are some of the most unusual protagonists I’ve come across. Despite their obvious character flaws, they are endearing and I wanted them to succeed in their quest. In addition to having compelling characters and snappy dialogue, the book’s courtroom scenes are extremely well done, including those that take place in a typical court room and those that are of a more heavenly bent. The back and forth between the attorneys, witnesses, and judges is fast-paced and suspenseful.
I enthusiastically recommend this book and its predecessor to anyone who likes legal thrillers. It is an exciting, unusual read and I stayed up later than I should have to find out what would happen next.
Criminal defense attorney Sam Young and his cohort of quirky sidekicks, most of whom were introduced in Almost Mortal, are some of the most unusual protagonists I’ve come across. Despite their obvious character flaws, they are endearing and I wanted them to succeed in their quest. In addition to having compelling characters and snappy dialogue, the book’s courtroom scenes are extremely well done, including those that take place in a typical court room and those that are of a more heavenly bent. The back and forth between the attorneys, witnesses, and judges is fast-paced and suspenseful.
I enthusiastically recommend this book and its predecessor to anyone who likes legal thrillers. It is an exciting, unusual read and I stayed up later than I should have to find out what would happen next.