Quirk, Matthew, narr. by Jay Snyder. The 500. Little, Brown and Company,
2013.
Everyone has a price at which they can be bought. At least,
that is what Matt’s lawyer boss, Henry Davies says. When the debt from his
mother’s death and school loans get to be too much to bear, Henry Davies, a
professor at Harvard, offers Mike a job at his firm. For $200, 000 a year plus
30%, Mike will be able to pay off his debts, get his dad out of jail, and live
the happy life he’s always wanted. With a criminal juvenile past, that can be
hard to obtain, so when mysterious circumstances lead Mike to believe that his
boss is a murderer, he decides to covertly investigate. Soon, however, a Supreme
Court justice and another woman are murdered, Matt finds himself in some really
hot water. With Davies having anyone who matters wrapped around his finger as
well as Mike’s girlfriend. Suspected of the double murder of the Supreme Court
judge and the other person, Mike has to race against time to find the evidence
that got the man murdered in order to clear his name and beat Davies at his own
game. Will he succeed or wind up dead as well?
The characters are well-developed and hold the reader’s
interest. The plot is action-packed, well-paced, and engaging. The narrator,
Jay Snyder has a unique voice that truly captures the characters and captivates
the reader. His intonations and smooth transitions masterfully draw the reader
into Mike’s world. Readers and listeners alike who like suspense, legal
thrillers, and mysteries will enjoy this book.
Adult, 5 stars
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