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great first mystery
A winner first time out of the chute!
We need more .....
3.5 stars! Here's hoping for more.
Charming story by new author. Recommended.

Skinny-dipping: A Novel of Suspense
Claire Matturro
Manufacturer: William Morrow
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0060567058
Release Date: 2004-10-12

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great first mystery.......2006-04-06

I loved this book, maybe more than some other people might because I am a lawyer (although not a litigator like Lilly). There are a few plot holes, but the writing is so entertaining that I only thought about them afterwards. My biggest gripe is - proofreading is even worse than todays's unfortunate average. There are some really noticeable mistakes.

A winner first time out of the chute!.......2005-12-28

Author Claire Hamner Matturro has put together a winner in her first novel. Bringing her journalistic knowledge, legal writing skills and insight into human nature together, she has created a protagonist in the form of Lilly Rose Cleary that will likely last through several sequels.

Alternatively exhibiting inner strength, self-doubt and a prickly sense of humor, Lilly is the type of character where most readers can find a component that matches their own psyche.

The book is short enough to be read in a weekend or a few evenings and lighthearted enough to leave the reader feeling satisfied with the effort. With a few autobiographical splashes thrown in, Matturro adds realism. Can she carry it forward to future editions as personal experiences fade and Lilly's character becomes more complex? I'm betting yes!

We need more ............2005-05-24

I really enjoyed this book. It's nice to read a book where the main character is flawed or in other words - like a real person. Her comments and actions brought a lot of smiles to my face as I read it. I found the inside look at the lawyers and the insurance companies to be fascinating and scary. I already have ordered her second book and can't wait to receive it and start reading. Claire Matturro has been added to my "must buy" list of favorite authors.

3.5 stars! Here's hoping for more........2005-05-06

Lillian Cleary is an attorney for a prestigious law firm in Sarasota. No matter how over worked she is, Lilly gives each case her all. She wins MUCH more often than she loses. She is well known for her in-depth investigations of each case and her killer cross-examination technique in the courtroom.

The senior partners are notorious for dropping ridiculous cases on her desk, as well as, for giving her cases that THEY cannot win. One of these cases is a malpractice lawsuit. Lilly soon finds herself with a bulls eye on her back and a suspiciously deceased doctor client. Finding an expert witness is no easy task either apparently.

*** A good legal mystery, but at times the humor falls flat. I found Lilly Cleary to be a fast thinking, very intelligent lady that often gets through problems by sheer luck or good timing. She is definitely a character that I would like to read more about in the future! ***

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Charming story by new author. Recommended........2005-04-28

Lawyer Lilly Rose Cleary has obsessive-compulsive disorders, a boyfriend who is a serial marrier, and has now been assigned the world's worst case--defending a doctor who bungled a 'veggie-baby' case. That sounds like enough trouble, but then Lilly is assaulted in her law office parking lot and, a few days later, someone shoots at her and a client. Then there is the little matter of her clients dying of poisoning--and worse.

Lilly can't believe that anyone would really want to kill a lawyer who specializes in defending doctors accused of malpractice. Sure, plenty of doctors are scum, but why not kill them? Of course, some of the doctors are getting killed, which puts things in perspective. But Lilly can't just walk away from a case (part of her obsessive-compulsive thing) and what she learns starts to point suspicious fingers at her boyfriend, her mentor, just about everyone around her.

Author Claire Maturro combines action and humor in a delightful mystery. Lilly, with her combination of psychological failings and her drive, makes a completely enjoyable and sympathetic character. The spraying ferret, the dubious boyfriend, the strong-silent cop, and the slimy doctors and lawyers add charm and believability to the story. Matturo is, herself, a lawyer and the law portions seemed authentic, without being intrusive.

This is a first book by Maturro, and I'm happy to recommend it. It's a quick read and, frankly, I had a hard time putting it down.

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