Marked Man
Lashner, William.
New York: HarperCollins, c2006.
Starred Review. The sixth Victor Carl novel from former Philadelphia lawyer Lashner (Fatal Flaw) explores the process of redemption for lost souls. Carl is a hapless defense attorney just trying to pay the rent on his apartment and the lease on his office photocopier when he stumbles onto a case that might transform his life—or kill him in the process. This latest work revolves around rectifying past indiscretions, whether it's a Rembrandt stolen 28 years ago or last night's drunken escapade that resulted in a gleaming new tattoo. Carl's ability to negotiate a deal outside the courtroom will determine the fate of several lives, including his own. Lashner, who could be considered an East Coast version of Michael Connelly, fills his narrative with frenzied plot twists, lovable characters, and a sharp wit. He paints the deeply flawed Carl as a pitiable figure trying to find his role in a nihilistic world and searching for a way to change his life for the better. Oddly, the answer lies within his new tattoo. Highly recommended for most fiction collections.
Review from Library Journal -- Ken Bolton
For commuters, we have the book on cd.