Law and Disorder, Mike Papantonio
Law and Disorder, Mike Papantonio
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Law and Disorder
A Legal Thriller

Author: Mike Papantonio

Series: Nike "Deke" Deketomis #1

Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/20/2016

Synopsis

Brash, brilliant, handsome Nicholas Deketomis has built a highly successful career as a lawyer protecting the rights of the innocent while winning multibillion-dollar lawsuits from the powers that be. “Deke” may have come from the wrong side of the tracks, but he’s built a wonderful life for his close-knit family. His wife and two children live in a beautiful house in a seaside community along the Florida Panhandle.But their comfortable life is endangered. In the midst of a highly contentious lawsuit against a powerful pharmaceutical company, as well as publicly advocating for a liberal Florida State Senate candidate, this time Deke may have riled the wrong powerbrokers. Scheming against him are a local Bible-thumping preacher, an ambitious district attorney, and two malicious brothers running one of the country’s biggest oil corporations. A vile conspiracy is hatched to bring down Deketomis; setting him up and attempting to convict him on a bogus murder charge would solve many of their problems.Deke is in the trial of his life, which quickly becomes a media circus. But this good man will not go down without a bruising fight—especially when he finds his family threatened. And just as it seems that his enemies may have him cornered, he finds help from the unlikeliest source.

About Mike Papantonio

Mike Papantonio is a senior partner of Levin Papantonio, one of the largest plaintiffs’ law firms in America, and along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sam Seder, a host of the nationally syndicated radio show Ring of Fire. For his trial work on behalf of consumers, Papantonio has received some of the most prestigious awards reserved by the Public Justice Foundation, the American Association for Justice, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

About Jeffrey Kafer

Jeffrey Kafer is an avid performer on the stage and in voice-overs. He has narrated over one hundred books spanning all genres, and he won the 2008 Voicey Award for Best New Voice.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Timothy

Too many "legal thrillers" that I've read put in my mind the old saying "a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing." This is not one of those books. This book is fast-paced and character-driven. The background of the colorful characters and wildly plausible plot is a deep knowledge of the legal......more

Goodreads review by Price

Having witnessed Mr. Papantonio's considerable trial skills in person, I should not have been surprised that his first novel would so deftly capture the world of big time, personal injury trial law. Mike's book accurately portrays a brilliant attorney trying to balance his clients' needs, societal c......more

Goodreads review by Bill

Law and Disorder is a gripping thriller that entertains as much as it informs. This book is a first-row seat at the high-pressure, high-stakes, high-drama mass torts world. But Mr. Papantonio, who does not pretend that the book is not semi-autobiographical, reveals his own soul as much as his law pr......more

Goodreads review by Cameron

As a trial lawyer myself, I have always loved Grisham books. I found Law and Disorder every bit as thrilling and enjoyable his Grisham's best ones. The fact that it takes place in the panhandle of Florida, my home, made it all the more appealing to me. I particularly enjoyed the parallels to BP, the......more

Goodreads review by Donna

Nicholas Deketomis is a lawyer who wins big, big cases. Living on the Florida coast provides a great life for him and his family. What would happen if something threatened this peaceful, luxurious life? In this new novel by Mike Papantonio, readers get to find out. Nicholas wasn't always rich. He was......more

Quotes

“The legal maneuvering, courtroom drama, and brisk pace make this a satisfying tale of greed, corruption, lust, and murder.” Publishers Weekly

“Law and Disorder is not only a legal thriller in true Grisham style—it is also an excellent window into the total dysfunction of the justice System. I literally couldn’t put it down.” Mark Geragos, renowned criminal defense attorney

“For a deep dive into law and politics, power and those who fight it, and the very human conflicts that drive and tear at us all, read Law and Disorder!” Thom Hartmann, nationally syndicated talk show host

“An active, intelligent, and engaging story…The reader connects with Deke’s character, both his nobility and his flaws.” Mark M. O’Mara, criminal defense lawyer and legal analyst for CNN

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