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Fugitive
Fugitive
Fugitive
Audiobook8 hours

Fugitive

Written by Phillip Margolin

Narrated by Jonathan Davis

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

3.5/5

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Fugitive speeds along well over the posted limit.”

Portland Oregonian

 

“Margolin knows how to pack in the thrills.”

—Tess Gerritsen

 

In Fugitive, New York Times bestseller Phillip Margolin brings back his most popular protagonist, attorney Amanda Jaffee, star of Wild Justice, Proof Positive, and other spellbinding  thrillers. Fugitive ensnares Amanda in a dangerous web of secrets and death when she becomes professionally involved with a con man and possible murderer who’s been targeted by an insane and relentless African despot. With page after page of breathtaking excitement that never lets up, Fugitive is Phillip Margolin at his very best, featuring the trademark twists and intensity that inspired the Seattle Post-Intelligencer to proclaim him “A master of heart-pounding suspense.”

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperAudio
Release dateJun 2, 2009
ISBN9780061901959
Author

Phillip Margolin

Phillip Margolin has written nineteen novels, many of them New York Times bestsellers, including his latest novels Woman with a Gun, Worthy Brown’s Daughter, Sleight of Hand, and the Washington trilogy. Each displays a unique, compelling insider’s view of criminal behavior, which comes from his long background as a criminal defense attorney who has handled thirty murder cases. Winner of the Distinguished Northwest Writer Award, he lives in Portland, Oregon.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Charlie a former petty criminal, who escaped to Africa to avoid a murder charge, returns to the United States to turn himself in and face the murder with which he is charged Amanda Jaffe agrees to defend him, just as her father Frank Jaffe, defended Charlie's former lover, of a murder charge years ago.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Starts slow and clumsy but powers up and becomes a very good reading.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Had a difficult time getting into book at first, but as usual the author came through with suspense and I couldn’t put it down.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The first author's name that comes to mind when someone asks me for my favorite legal thriller author is Phillip Margolin. The title Fugitive, is the 5th book of the Amanda Jaffe series and I've thoroughly enjoyed each novel. There are twists and turns that I didn't see coming (and I do try to predict) but they are clearly written and paced so that the details are still intriguing to follow without getting 'lost' and the characters stay true to the characterizations that are developed for each. All I can say is "Don't miss it!" The only thing to miss is sleep if you read at bedtime as I do as you won't want to put it down and turn off the light. :)
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book is for a RL book group. It is set in east Java, Indonesia, at the end of WWII. The main character is an Indonesian who once worked with the Japanese, as an Indonesian soldier, but who tries to rebel against them. He and the other leaders are betrayed by one of their own, and he must go into hiding.He returns to his home to see his family and friends, but he must keep his distance so they will not be arrested or killed by the Japanese. He lives as a beggar, and spends his time hiding. He visits his fiancee's family, though she is not there, he also visits his father. Two other rebel leaders are also there as beggars and they discuss the fate of the fourth who betrayed them.The family members show what is important to them: love, family, safety, propriety. Various people act in heroic, or cowardly ways. Some lie to themselves and others. One of the betrayed also talks about justice leading to vengeance against the traitors and the collaborators. The main character takes the side of mercy with a view to human frailty and the future when they will need good military men to also free themselves from the Dutch.The book took me about 40 pages to get into it, even though it is very short. It is translated and very simply written, but the writing flows. The setting and nature are very important and a strong part of the story. Perhaps trying to set the story as a shadow play. I became interested in the story and the characters.The book was written in prison where the Dutch put the author, over the issue of Indonesian Independence.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    One is challenged to like anybody where a story has so few simply good people. Technically, this is a very complex and intricate story. At any rate, Amanda Jaffe is a very different person than Mr. Margolin's other principal character. I think I like Peter Lovesey better.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The Fugitive is filled with believable characters,tension, and enough plot twists to keep you turning pages.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The first author's name that comes to mind when someone asks me for my favorite legal thriller author is Phillip Margolin. The title Fugitive, is the 5th book of the Amanda Jaffe series and I've thoroughly enjoyed each novel. There are twists and turns that I didn't see coming (and I do try to predict) but they are clearly written and paced so that the details are still intriguing to follow without getting 'lost' and the characters stay true to the characterizations that are developed for each. All I can say is "Don't miss it!" The only thing to miss is sleep if you read at bedtime as I do as you won't want to put it down and turn off the light. :)
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    In Fugitive, the central character is a rather despicable person, a con-man and a fraud whose celebrity and fortune are all based on lies. When a congress man and son of a wealthy and powerful man is murdered, he flees the country, fearing that he will take the fall for the murder. He winds up in a rogue African country, the guest of a warlord. Things take a serious turn for the worse for Charlie Marsh when he has an affair with the warlord’s wife and must flee Africa for his life. He returns to the United States, facing the same murder charge that made him leave, and is in the capable hands of Amanda Jaffe, as she tries to get him off on the murder charges.This was a fun, legal thriller. There were many twists and turns in the novel. It was also a novel that worked at many levels. There was the whole mystery element of who killed the congress man. When Charlie returns, there are multiple people who are trying to kill him. He has to deal with his slimy, old agent who is trying to return to work for him. And there is also the matter of the diamonds he stole from the warlord. One of the things I enjoyed about the novel is that there was so much going on. If it was simply a matter of the legal case, it probably wouldn’t have been so interesting, but these other elements thickened the plot and made it all the more enjoyable.Carl Alves – author of Conjesero
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Overall a great read. Kept me engaged and I didn't know where each chapter would lead. However, the conspirator of the crime was predictable, but the one who actually pulled the trigger was a big surprise. It was literally the last chapter when the trigger man was revealed. I've read three Margolin books and each one has been terrific. Looking forward to reading more.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    "Fugitive" was OK. With two Jaffes and two Popes, it sometimes got a little confusing as to who was who. There was no real sympathy for Marsh as he was a con man, even though he claims innocence of the death of Pope, Jr. And why is it that all the bad people are "ultra-right-wing conservatives?" Have you ever read a novel where the unethical is a "commie lib?" Didn't think so!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I love how you never can quite figure out who has done the deed until you reach the end---always a nicely twisted surprise. Great audio and I'm sure it's just as good reading it.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The plot is pretty implausible, but it's a fun read!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    There is a reason you read Philip Margolin and its not the brilliant writing. The Fugitive is a well paced, easily read, mostly implausible novel that's good for whiling a way an afternoon. It's comfort food.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book (as I do most books by this author). For those of you who enjoy the books featuring Amanda Jaffe you will not be disappointed (although you do not have to have read the other Jaffe books to enjoy this one). This book is a combination murder mystery, legal thriller, power, and a touch of politics. I love the characters (some you will love to hate). Finally when you think you have it all figured out - you don't.