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Solomon vs. Lord #4
Trial & Error
When Steve Solomon is awakened from a sound sleep beside his lover and law partner, Victoria Lord, the last thing he expects is to find himself in a high-speed chase against dolphin-kidnapping ecoterrorists on Jet Skis. But that is what you get when your nephew hangs out at water parks and speaks cetacean–a.k.a. dolphin. By morning, a person is dead and Steve has a new client: none other than one of the animal liberators. There’s just one loophole: Victoria is on the case too—on the opposite side.
No wonder Larry King says that this is “mystery writing at its very bestâ� and Dave Barry says Paul Levine writes a terrific courtroom drama that’s also funny as hell!â�
No wonder Larry King says that this is “mystery writing at its very bestâ� and Dave Barry says Paul Levine writes a terrific courtroom drama that’s also funny as hell!â�
267 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 29, 2007
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MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.� � Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun� novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
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Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in , Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review�)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
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“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury� � Publishers Weekly (★starred review�)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
MIDNIGHT BURNING - September 2025
“Ingeniously pairs real-life friends Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders.� � Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs series.
Award-winning author Paul Levine weaves historical figures into a gripping, true-to-life plot to overthrow the U.S. government in the sizzling thriller MIDNIGHT BURNING.
It's 1937 and clouds of war gather over Europe, and American fascists march at home. While the FBI chases suspected communists, Nazi agents plot an armed insurrection. When the world’s two most famous men–Albert Einstein and Charlie Chaplin–uncover the scheme, which includes the assassination of Hollywood’s biggest stars, they fight back with nothing but their ingenuity, raw courage, and the fierce resolve of Georgia Ann Robinson, LAPD’s first Black female officer.
Levine—praised by The New York Times for his “realistic, gritty, and fun� novels—delivers a breathtaking thriller laced with humor and a larger-than-life cast, including Charles Lindbergh, Douglas Fairbanks, William Randolph Hearst, and Joseph Goebbels.
"This could be Levine's masterpiece." - Lee Goldberg, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
*;
Jake Lassiter tackles high school football and becomes the most hated man in Miami in , Paul Levine's sizzling legal thriller.
"An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus Reviews
"Levine scores with this complex and witty legal thriller. This winner works even for those new to the series." - Publishers Weekly (★starred review�)
When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, lawyer Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes Public Enemy Number One. The former NFL linebacker also battles CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. His personal life, too, hits a rocky patch. He's in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold and vows to live long enough to fix his relationship and achieve justice for his godson.
"Grounded in reality, is a novel with heartfelt emotion, flashes of humor, and high-octane excitement." - Franco Harris, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back
STILL GOING STRONG:
is a stand-alone entry in the Jake Lassiter series.
"Clever, funny and seriously on point when it comes to the inequities of society and the justice system, CHEATER'S GAME is top-notch stuff from Paul Levine. His Jake Lassiter is my kind of lawyer!" - Michael Connelly
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“Fascinating, fully developed characters and smart, well-paced dialogue keep the pages turning. Levine manipulates the expectations of the reader as skillfully as Jake manipulates the expectations of the jury� � Publishers Weekly (★starred review�)
"Drop everything...Read it now...BUM DEAL is fantastic." - Lee Child
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January 25, 2025
I loved this series! Great characters, terrific dialogue and just plain fun to read.
March 12, 2012
Hero: Steve Solomon
Heroine: Victoria Lord
This is the first book that I have read by Paul Levine, but it's not my first book by him. This books is the fourth book in the series. I have his Solomon vs Lord book - the first book in the series. I've had that book since December 2010. Hopefully, I'll read it sometime this year.
Steve and Victoria aren't just lawyers, they are partners and girlfriend and boyfriend as well. Steve likes to break the rules and Victoria likes to follow the rules. By what Carl Hiassen said on the front cover about Paul writing funny and wickedly accurate courtroom drama, I thought that this book would have a Franklin and Bash feel to it, but it didn't really have that feeling. Franklin and Bash are some crazy lawyers and they do some crazy things in the courtroom. Steve's a little crazy as well. In a back story, it shows how crazy he is. During a DUI case, he ordered the jury a pizza and a six pack of beer. I found that funny and I was cracking up. That stunt has gotten him in trouble.
As I have said, Steve was the one that likes to break the rules and Victoria liked following them. They would get some weird clients. They've represented a guy who wanted to sue his parents for being ugly and passing on the ugly genes. That had me cracking up as well. What judge in his or her right mind would let a circus like that come to their court. If I was the judge, I would kick that mess out of my courtroom. People don't have any control on how they look and lawyers shouldn't take on stupid cases like this.
Victoria wasn't Steve's only housemate - he was also taking care of his drug addict sister's twelve year old son Bobby. The woman had put her child in a dog's cage. Bobby has been through a lot with his mother. Thank goodness he had his uncle there for him. The only friends the boy really had was two dolphins - Spunky and Misty, who he would communicate with in a dolphin language he created. He was picked on at school and on his baseball team. He was anagrammatic and that's why one of the boys at school and on his baseball team didn't like him. He anagrammed the boy's name and had people laughing at him. The boy was messing with girls and in his own way, Bobby took off from them and he didn't mean to embarrassed the boy, but he did.
In this book, a crime happens that has something to do with Spunky and Misty and Victoria takes on the case as the prosecutor. She wanted to stepped out of Steve's shadow, because one day she wanted to stand on her own. In their partnership - Steve is the head lawyer and she's the one that would really get the evidence.
I've given this story two stars, because it was missing something. As I have stated before, I haven't read the first book to this series and I don't know how they compare, but this book was missing something. The funny wickedly courtroom drama wasn't there. I didn't see why Victoria and Steve had to go up against one another. They could have worked on the same team and gotten the same results. To be honest, they basically did work on the same team outside of the courtroom. I wished the book didn't have all the profanity it did. I don't like seeing cuss words in a story. Another thing, I wasn't feeling Steve and Victoria's coupling in this book. Maybe Solomon vs Lord make me see their relationship in a different light.
This book made me laugh, but it wasn't a thorough laugh out loud book.
Heroine: Victoria Lord
This is the first book that I have read by Paul Levine, but it's not my first book by him. This books is the fourth book in the series. I have his Solomon vs Lord book - the first book in the series. I've had that book since December 2010. Hopefully, I'll read it sometime this year.
Steve and Victoria aren't just lawyers, they are partners and girlfriend and boyfriend as well. Steve likes to break the rules and Victoria likes to follow the rules. By what Carl Hiassen said on the front cover about Paul writing funny and wickedly accurate courtroom drama, I thought that this book would have a Franklin and Bash feel to it, but it didn't really have that feeling. Franklin and Bash are some crazy lawyers and they do some crazy things in the courtroom. Steve's a little crazy as well. In a back story, it shows how crazy he is. During a DUI case, he ordered the jury a pizza and a six pack of beer. I found that funny and I was cracking up. That stunt has gotten him in trouble.
As I have said, Steve was the one that likes to break the rules and Victoria liked following them. They would get some weird clients. They've represented a guy who wanted to sue his parents for being ugly and passing on the ugly genes. That had me cracking up as well. What judge in his or her right mind would let a circus like that come to their court. If I was the judge, I would kick that mess out of my courtroom. People don't have any control on how they look and lawyers shouldn't take on stupid cases like this.
Victoria wasn't Steve's only housemate - he was also taking care of his drug addict sister's twelve year old son Bobby. The woman had put her child in a dog's cage. Bobby has been through a lot with his mother. Thank goodness he had his uncle there for him. The only friends the boy really had was two dolphins - Spunky and Misty, who he would communicate with in a dolphin language he created. He was picked on at school and on his baseball team. He was anagrammatic and that's why one of the boys at school and on his baseball team didn't like him. He anagrammed the boy's name and had people laughing at him. The boy was messing with girls and in his own way, Bobby took off from them and he didn't mean to embarrassed the boy, but he did.
In this book, a crime happens that has something to do with Spunky and Misty and Victoria takes on the case as the prosecutor. She wanted to stepped out of Steve's shadow, because one day she wanted to stand on her own. In their partnership - Steve is the head lawyer and she's the one that would really get the evidence.
I've given this story two stars, because it was missing something. As I have stated before, I haven't read the first book to this series and I don't know how they compare, but this book was missing something. The funny wickedly courtroom drama wasn't there. I didn't see why Victoria and Steve had to go up against one another. They could have worked on the same team and gotten the same results. To be honest, they basically did work on the same team outside of the courtroom. I wished the book didn't have all the profanity it did. I don't like seeing cuss words in a story. Another thing, I wasn't feeling Steve and Victoria's coupling in this book. Maybe Solomon vs Lord make me see their relationship in a different light.
This book made me laugh, but it wasn't a thorough laugh out loud book.
April 15, 2008
Trial and Error is another great book in the Solomon vs. Lord Series. Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord are the stars of these books. The pair are lovers, law partners, and complete opposites. Victoria is the sophisticated, dedicated by the book kind of lawyer. Steve is somewhat crude, lackadaisical, and easygoing. I've read several of the previous books in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed them all.
Going into this book, I was a little concerned that it wouldn't achieve my high expectations that I've come to have for books in this series. So far, the relationship and work life of Steve and Victoria has been filled with amazing chemistry, humorous banter, and incredible explosive action that has grown into something that seems like a real couple. My initial concern had been that that this level of brilliance couldn't continue now that Steve and Victoria had finally gotten together. I should never have worried.
In Trial and Error, Steve and Victoria find themselves in a real spot this time. Steve's nephew Bobby has found a new hobby, he's learning dolphin. His dolphin friends become the target of an apparent dolphin-knapping. In the process, the kidnapper becomes the suspect of a murder. Who becomes his lawyer? Steve Solomon, of course. Who is the prosecution? You guessed it, Victoria Lord. You just know it's going to be an interesting trial.
Going into this book, I was a little concerned that it wouldn't achieve my high expectations that I've come to have for books in this series. So far, the relationship and work life of Steve and Victoria has been filled with amazing chemistry, humorous banter, and incredible explosive action that has grown into something that seems like a real couple. My initial concern had been that that this level of brilliance couldn't continue now that Steve and Victoria had finally gotten together. I should never have worried.
In Trial and Error, Steve and Victoria find themselves in a real spot this time. Steve's nephew Bobby has found a new hobby, he's learning dolphin. His dolphin friends become the target of an apparent dolphin-knapping. In the process, the kidnapper becomes the suspect of a murder. Who becomes his lawyer? Steve Solomon, of course. Who is the prosecution? You guessed it, Victoria Lord. You just know it's going to be an interesting trial.
May 18, 2008
This is the forth and most recent addition to the Solomon Vs Lord series. Steve's nephew gets them in the middle of bio-terrorists, dolphins and attempted murder. Trial and Error is very fast paced, full of the surprise twists that characterize Levine's series. Solomon must solve the crime when his nephew's dolphin friends are released during a murder. He is also representing one of the men involved, a trial that should boost the image of the Solomon and Lord law firm. Victoria Lord is also preparing for the trial, but she has been convinced to return to her old job with the prosecution. Solomon is forced to balance his extremes when dealing with both Lord and with Bobby's overbearing baseball coach. It is the most touching of the series so far, also the most laugh out loud one. It is Levine's talent that he can do both in the same book.
December 5, 2015
Enjoyable as always. After five books, I feel like I personally know Steve, Victoria and Bobby.
Unlike the third book, this one does not have much conflict between Steve and Victoria though they were in opposite sides of the courtroom. Bobby played quite a major role here with his love and care for the dolphins, and I really admire how Paul Levine was able to develop his character from book one. Not only had Bobby been consistently on the off but amazing side; same goes true for Steve with his antics and crooked though logical reasoning; and Victoria of course with her almost-righteous ways atop a sweet and soft heart.
I am a fan now...so while I wait for the fifth full length in this series, I'll move on to the Lassiter stories.
Unlike the third book, this one does not have much conflict between Steve and Victoria though they were in opposite sides of the courtroom. Bobby played quite a major role here with his love and care for the dolphins, and I really admire how Paul Levine was able to develop his character from book one. Not only had Bobby been consistently on the off but amazing side; same goes true for Steve with his antics and crooked though logical reasoning; and Victoria of course with her almost-righteous ways atop a sweet and soft heart.
I am a fan now...so while I wait for the fifth full length in this series, I'll move on to the Lassiter stories.
January 20, 2016
"A Top Notch Thriller"
This is a great series which I've thoroughly enjoyed. Though these may be thrillers, there is also much humor and competitiveness between Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord, partners in law, and in their personal lives. In this novel, Steve and Victoria are adversary attorneys in the courtroom. Also, Steve's nephew, Bobby, gets secretive by sneaking out of his bedroom to visit two dolphins at the local Cetacean Park. His life is in danger. This story is action-packed, has a great developed plot, and is a story I could not put down. I read it quickly and you will, too. Highly recommend.
This is a great series which I've thoroughly enjoyed. Though these may be thrillers, there is also much humor and competitiveness between Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord, partners in law, and in their personal lives. In this novel, Steve and Victoria are adversary attorneys in the courtroom. Also, Steve's nephew, Bobby, gets secretive by sneaking out of his bedroom to visit two dolphins at the local Cetacean Park. His life is in danger. This story is action-packed, has a great developed plot, and is a story I could not put down. I read it quickly and you will, too. Highly recommend.
February 9, 2017
Засега бих казала, че само историята ми е интересна. Начинът на писане повече подхожда на някой тийн, отколкото на 68-годишен човек, на колкото е авторът. Бил пишел най-смешните съдебни трилъри... Ако реденето на цинизми през два реда е смешно за някои, за мен е честно откровена простащина. Тъй като обаче книгата е само 296 страници и съм почти на половината, ще я дочета. Интересен ми е сблъсъкът между основните герои-любовници, които застават от двете страни в един съдебен процес.
April 29, 2022
New to me author & series BUT it's now one that I'll be tracking down & reading completely.
Definite strong, realistic, quirky characters, unusual story lines AND truly amazing dolphin moments.
Definite strong, realistic, quirky characters, unusual story lines AND truly amazing dolphin moments.
March 5, 2017
The fourth Solomon Vs. Lord series book from author Paul Levine, "Habeas Porpoise", once again pits Steve against Victoria in the courtroom. The story opens with Steve's nephew Bobby a savant with Asberger's syndrome having discovered how much he likes playing with a pair of dolphins in a nearby water park. Bobby has spent several weeks attempting to communicate with the two dolphins after hours when he sneaks into the park. Steve is worried about Bobby and his new found interest in the dolphins especially since the 12 year old keeps sneaking out in the middle of the night. Both Victoria and Steve know Bobby needs extra attention having been diagnosed with "Paradoxical Functional Facilitation". Late one night when Steve has discovered Bobby isn't in bed but out into the night he's got to get to the park and bring him back again. At the park he finds Bobby in the middle of trying to stop a crime. Two intruders on jet skis have rounded up the two dolphins are are getting away. Another armed intruder is on dock going after the park owner. Bobby was then trying to alert Steve who then took off running down the dock after the jet skiers. Steve jumps into the water and manages to capture one thief. The park owner, Wade Grisby has meanwhile shot and killed the third armed intruder on the dock in self defense. Taken into custody Gerald Nash, is the nephew of State's Attorney Ray Pincher. It's when things get sorted out the next morning we find out Nash has hired Steve to represent him. Gerald has been charged with felony murder because of the intruder Grisby has killed. Pincher meanwhile has convinced Victoria to prosecute Nash since the entire State's Attorney's office was one big conflict of interest. Once again Steve and Victoria will battle head to head over Gerald Nash. In a very short 220 pages I read this one in just one sitting. Seemed liked a short story. Author Paul Levine's main characters are irreverent and bawdy throughout. Bobby once again steal many of the really hilarious scenes in the book. Giving, "Habeas Porpoise", three stars out of a possible five stars. With it being such a short read there wasn't much meat on the bones of this one. The ending itself was a little dippy. Overall it was fun read that didn't require very much thinking effort. All four of author Paul Levine's Solomon Vs. Lord series books were very much enjoyable to read. Along with his Jake Lassiter thriller series Levine is most definitely a do not miss author. Be sure to check out both series.
June 28, 2010
Great summer read. I like the relationship btw the characters and the storyline was good for my idea of summer reading! Definitely will check out others in this line.
January 4, 2011
Great legal series with lots of laugh out loud moments... Solomon & Lord are very entertaining and I'm hoping for more adventures.
April 18, 2011
One of my favorite authors! I truly enjoy the Solomon vs. Lord series and the way Paul brings the characters to life!
January 21, 2013
Not the best but still quick and enjoyable read
August 10, 2013
This book reaffirms why Paul Levine is one of my favorite authors Fans of Carl Hiaasen and Tim Dorsey should start reading Paul Levine ASAP if you haven't already. You are in for a treat!
January 13, 2024
Why would anyone want to steal Misty and Spunky? They're trained dolphins at a Florida park and Steve Solomon can't disappoint his nephew Bobby by not finding out what happened to them.
Of course, nothing is as straightforward as it seems, and soon there's a dead body, a suspect, and Steve's at odds with his girlfriend and opposing attorney, Victoria Lord.
Paul Levine manages to enmesh us readers in a tangled web and then, string by string, pull that web apart as Solomon and Lord sort through what's really going on and -- most importantly -- why.
This was a fun, startling read. It's hard to write something that's completely unpredictable anymore (or maybe I'm finding the wrong books) but this one took me sideways more than once, and I loved it.
The book's one negative? Well, the title has the word "porpoise" in it, while the featured animals are dolphins... but I suppose that's forgivable--catchy titles trump accuracy, right?
Of course, nothing is as straightforward as it seems, and soon there's a dead body, a suspect, and Steve's at odds with his girlfriend and opposing attorney, Victoria Lord.
Paul Levine manages to enmesh us readers in a tangled web and then, string by string, pull that web apart as Solomon and Lord sort through what's really going on and -- most importantly -- why.
This was a fun, startling read. It's hard to write something that's completely unpredictable anymore (or maybe I'm finding the wrong books) but this one took me sideways more than once, and I loved it.
The book's one negative? Well, the title has the word "porpoise" in it, while the featured animals are dolphins... but I suppose that's forgivable--catchy titles trump accuracy, right?
October 30, 2018
The fourth book in the "Solomon Vs. Lord" series showcases Steven and Victoria legal skills as they are back in the court room. This time they are dueling attorneys on opposite sides of the bench, which hasn't occurred since Book 1. Of course, Steve uses his unorthodox methods, while Victoria represents the State with competence and integrity. Of course there are concerns on how the trial will impact their love life (which unfortunately, has been toned down since Book 1) and their professional partnership.
The case is more central to the plot than family dynamics, which is a departure from the last two books. Though, Steve's curious and quirky nephew plays a crucial role, and you just got to love that "Tween"! Rating 3.5
The case is more central to the plot than family dynamics, which is a departure from the last two books. Though, Steve's curious and quirky nephew plays a crucial role, and you just got to love that "Tween"! Rating 3.5
December 10, 2020
Billed as "John Grisham meets Dave Barry." Solomon and Lord are a Florida courthouse Odd Couple: Solomon the sleazy, sloppy male defense lawyer and Lord the neat, by-the-book female prosecutor. Of course, romantic sparks fly. The mysteries here are excellent—serious plots with appropriate red herrings and surprise reveals. The humor comes from the sharp-witted repartee between (and seeming incompatibility of) the main characters, as well as the entertaining supporting cast. The characters are easy to like, and the books fun to read. I recommend reading them in order. They are all very good.
Habeus Porpoise - Book 4 of the series, puts Steve and Victoria on opposite sides of the case. Steve's autistic nephew Bobby plays a bigger role in this one, and it works. Story 5, craft 4, humor 4.
Habeus Porpoise - Book 4 of the series, puts Steve and Victoria on opposite sides of the case. Steve's autistic nephew Bobby plays a bigger role in this one, and it works. Story 5, craft 4, humor 4.
November 23, 2018
This is the fourth (and latest) in the Solomon vs. Lord series). I thoroughly enjoyed all four of them. Just read this one and somehow missed it when it came out. Recommend you start with first book, Solomon vs. Lord as it is the best.
Levine is continuing his Jake Lassister series and has included Solomon & Lord in the last few. His most recent is Bum Deal. Solomon & Lord may only be in the Bum.... series.
I recommend the Bum series as well as this one.
Levine is one of those authors who writes mysteries about Florida while adding some humor. Makes for very good reading.
Levine is continuing his Jake Lassister series and has included Solomon & Lord in the last few. His most recent is Bum Deal. Solomon & Lord may only be in the Bum.... series.
I recommend the Bum series as well as this one.
Levine is one of those authors who writes mysteries about Florida while adding some humor. Makes for very good reading.
September 6, 2021
This last book gives a satisfying ending to the series. I'm glad the author just knows when to stop.
The plot is as twisted as the characters. But then, being the last book in the series (as of time of writing), one will get a good closure. I enjoyed reading this last installment, and I could not put the book down. I had to keep on turning to satisfy my desire to know what happens next in the story. There isn't really a good spot in the book to have a break so you have to bring your book (or device) wherever you go. That's how good it is. So here's to Paul Levine!
The plot is as twisted as the characters. But then, being the last book in the series (as of time of writing), one will get a good closure. I enjoyed reading this last installment, and I could not put the book down. I had to keep on turning to satisfy my desire to know what happens next in the story. There isn't really a good spot in the book to have a break so you have to bring your book (or device) wherever you go. That's how good it is. So here's to Paul Levine!
February 8, 2018
Who would kidnap two porpoises? And why? This is the scenario in HABEAS PORPOISE, the 4th in the Solomon and Lord series. And this time, Solomon and Lord find themselves on opposite sides of the courtroom�-and the bedroom. And of course, nothing is as it seems. A fun romp as is each of the novels in this series.
DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly, Samantha Cody, and Dub Walker thriller series
DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly, Samantha Cody, and Dub Walker thriller series
March 26, 2022
Habeas Porpoise
Bobby snuck out of the house again and went to visit the porpoise. Steve receives a call that Bobby is there and goes to pick him up. Now someone is trying to liberate the dolphins and Steve leaps onto one of them on what ski. Victoria is commissioned to prosecute the case and Steve is hired to defend. Steve wants to solve this two pronged puzzle and Bobby wants the dolphins back.
Bobby snuck out of the house again and went to visit the porpoise. Steve receives a call that Bobby is there and goes to pick him up. Now someone is trying to liberate the dolphins and Steve leaps onto one of them on what ski. Victoria is commissioned to prosecute the case and Steve is hired to defend. Steve wants to solve this two pronged puzzle and Bobby wants the dolphins back.
December 16, 2016
This book was better than the last two. Steve still is an arrogant lawyer who gets into messes with his nephew and girlfriend, but this read was not boring. Once into the book, it was hard to put down. It involves dolphin research and the reader is not sure where things are going until close to the end. There is also a side story involving the nephew. Good book.
July 14, 2017
Solomon and Lord are awesome
Steve Solomon is one of my favorite literary characters. His complex and childish behavior compliments Victoria's quick wit and spiciness. This wasn't the greatest book ever written but I flew through it and it was very entertaining. A wonderful, light-hearted read.
Steve Solomon is one of my favorite literary characters. His complex and childish behavior compliments Victoria's quick wit and spiciness. This wasn't the greatest book ever written but I flew through it and it was very entertaining. A wonderful, light-hearted read.
February 21, 2019
I'd have to say by the time I got to this book I was starting to get a littel bored. But I'm glad that Bobby was put into the mix. Didn't expect it but it did give the story a little push towards my rating of the book. I think Bobby will be a good lawyer detective if he so wished. Besides I think he does more work than his uncle, lol.
July 21, 2020
The Law is an Ass
Jake Lassiter is a laid back, irreverent cowboy of a solicitor, but lots of fun to read. Paul has quite an imagination, presents interesting characters, and writes in a way which brings with it a sense of fun, and thumbs its nose at the niceties of society.
A good, fun read, as are Paul’s other novels.
Jake Lassiter is a laid back, irreverent cowboy of a solicitor, but lots of fun to read. Paul has quite an imagination, presents interesting characters, and writes in a way which brings with it a sense of fun, and thumbs its nose at the niceties of society.
A good, fun read, as are Paul’s other novels.
August 21, 2022
A fun way to perhaps end the series: Steve demonstrates his commitment to (his version of the) law, and his unwavering love for Bobbie; Victoria demonstrates her commitment to truth. Despite being on opposite sides of a court case --yes, again -- they solve a mystery bigger than the assigned case, get the FBI to help, and use Bobbie's strengths for the win: client, dolphins, baseball.
October 22, 2017
Levine is a very inconsistent writer. I have thoroughly enjoyed some of his Lassiter books; one disgusted me with bad language until I abandoned it. Most seem to be pretty well-written with clever dialogue and interesting plots.
April 20, 2020
Interesting
Crazy plot, exceptional twists. Good detective work from a quirky lawyer that braves the waters barefoot. Gets under the skin and gains support from my sense of twisting the hallowed Halls of 'justice' into a more humane environment.
Crazy plot, exceptional twists. Good detective work from a quirky lawyer that braves the waters barefoot. Gets under the skin and gains support from my sense of twisting the hallowed Halls of 'justice' into a more humane environment.
February 6, 2021
The Porpoise of the story.....
I loved this book. It made me laugh, cry and touched all of my other emotions too! I am starting the Lasseter series just to read about Steve Solomon again 😘
I loved this book. It made me laugh, cry and touched all of my other emotions too! I am starting the Lasseter series just to read about Steve Solomon again 😘
May 12, 2022
Absolutely the best one in this series this far. Very similar plot as Cape Fear and kept me on edge of seat while driving and at work. I’m finding Vicky a tad “irritating� however at the end she redeemed herself.
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