Robert rotenberg is a criminal lawyer in toronto, where he lives with his family. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Heart of the city book by robert rotenberg official. Stranglehold ebook by robert rotenberg rakuten kobo. Rotenbergs first novel, old city hall is an international bestseller. I have read all four of the ari green books written by robert rotenberg, starting with old city hall. Since then i have read the rotenbergs 4 followup books and hope he is writing a 6th. Mr singh, delivering the globe and mail to apartment 12a of the market place tower in toronto, finds kevin brace waiting at the door instead of sitting at the table having his customary earlymorning cup of tea. Rotenberg himself is a defense lawyer, and you can tell he knows his way around a courtroom.
Rotenberg rounds out the story with historical and cultural background on the city, and behindthescenes legal, law enforcement and incarceration insights that add interest old city hall is breathtakingly good. Robert rotenberg is one of torontos top criminal lawyers and the author of several bestselling novels, including old city hall, the guilty plea, stray bullets, and stranglehold. In fact, ari kind of appeared on the scene a bit by accident in book one, old city hall and just kept hanging around. Robert rotenberg books list of books by author robert. See all books authored by robert rotenberg, including heart of the city, and the guilty plea, and more on. Since then i have read the rotenberg s 4 followup books and hope he is writing a 6th. This book started out really well, very interesting but gradually it wore itself down. Its a crisply paced murdermystery with a satisfying plot and sufficient twists to keep it addictive and infectious to the very end. Rotenberg is also a practicing lawyer who is a partner in the firm rotenberg shidlowski jesin. Robert rotenberg began his detective greene series in 2009 with his debut novel, old city hall.
Old city hall rotenberg, robert, 1953 daisy talking book, 2014. Npr stories about old city hall from the toronto islands, one of many reallife toronto locales in robert rotenbergs legal thrillers, visitors have a clear view of the citys skyline. Below is a list of robert rotenbergs detective greene books in order of when they were first published which is the same as their chronological order. His books include old city hall, the guilty plea, stray bullets, stranglehold and heart of the city.
Ripped from the headlines, stranglehold is bestselling author robert rotenbergs most shocking book yet, featuring detective ari greene in the fight of his life. I read stranglehold and ought it to be excellent and fast paced. This acclaimed book by robert rotenberg is available at in several formats for your ereader. The most famous radio host in canada, kevin brace, is standing at the doorway of his condo, covered in blood. Bestselling author robert rotenberg is back with his most shocking book yet, featuring detective ari greene in the. With the guilty plea, a gripping sequel to the international bestseller old city hall, robert rotenberg has delivered another sharp, suspenseful legal thriller with an explosive conclusion. The fourth book, stranglehold, is newly released and i have to say rotenberg gets better and better with every book. The guilty plea, stray bullets, stranglehold and heart of the city. Stranglehold is rotenbergs fourth gripping mystery set on the streets and in the courtrooms of. It is just after labour day and the city is kicking into gear. As of april, 2019 he practices as part of the association of rotenberg shidlowski jesin. March 10, 2009 from criminal lawyer rotenberg, a debut thriller in the vein of scott turow or john grisham. Author robert rotenbergs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
Plotwise, stranglehold may be the weakest in the series. Instead, stranglehold focuses on giving more flesh and colour to rotenbergs characters. Old city hall by robert rotenberg john murray pb, 2009 this compelling novel starts simply. He started his writing career in the year 2009 with the release of his debut book titled old city hall. Robert rotenberg became a published author in 2009 with the novel old city hall. Robert rotenberg is one of torontos top criminal lawyers and the author of several bestselling novels. In addition to writing novels, author rotenberg also practices law in his own cofounded a law firm called rotenberg shidlowski jesin. Robert rotenberg audio books, best sellers, author bio. Rotenberg and hopefully it will be of stranglehold calibre. After graduating from law school in toronto, robert rotenberg became the managing editor of passion, the. And now, with old city hall, rotenberg offers us a pageturning legal thriller set in a diverse and surprising toronto filled with unexpected characters and plot twists that keep you guessing until the very end. Browse robert rotenbergs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
I love the character ari, he is unique as a police detective. But i do see him as the moral centre of the series. Shop amongst our popular books, including 12, silence radio, stranglehold and more from robert rotenberg. On the morning his highprofile divorce trial is set to. This book also served as the first book of his popular novel series. All eyes are on the hotly contested election for torontos next mayor and crime is the big issue. Rotenbergs bestsellers do for toronto what ian rankin has done for edinburgh and michael connelly continue reading. Robert rotenberg its just after labour day and the city is kicking back into gear.
As of april, 2019 he practices as part of the association of rotenberg. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Recurring character detective ari green returns, but in a different role. Why being a lawyer makes robert rotenberg a better writer and.
Below is a list of robert rotenbergs books in order of when they were first released. Buy the paperback book old city hall by robert rotenberg at indigo. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert rotenberg books online. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. May 29, 20 robert rotenbergs newest novel came out at a rather fortuitous time.
Stranglehold by robert rotenberg overdrive rakuten. Robert rotenberg born april 21, 1953 is a canadian criminal defence lawyer and writer, based in toronto. Heart of the city by robert rotenberg, paperback barnes. Here we have a man who is famous on the radio, known as mr. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Old city hall is a tightly plotted thriller, but what lifts this book to the next level is the engaging cast of characters, from the legal workers right down to the iranian doorman at braces condo. Old city hall by robert rotenberg overdrive rakuten. He has worked extensively as a criminal defence lawyer from the 1990s.
And rotenberg writes with relish of the neighborhoods, architecture, and multicultural population of his beloved hometown of toronto. Bestselling author robert rotenberg is back with his most shocking book yet, featuring, isbn 9781476759623. Its just after labour day and the city is kicking back into gear. This gentleman likes series, so i sent him home with the first in rotenbergs excellent series old city hall. Old city hall, 60 queen st w, toronto, on m5h 2m3, daniel kennicott loved walking up the wide granite steps to the gothic. Theres not too much surprise when the different pieces fall into place. As youd expect from a book written by a criminal lawyer, the. Bestselling author robert rotenberg is back with his most shocking book yet, featuring detective ari greene in the fight of his life. Rotenberg, in real life is a criminal attorney in toronto. Rotenberg s bestsellers do for toronto what ian rankin has done for edinburgh and michael connelly continue reading. Robert rotenbergs old city hall has everything a legal thriller should have, and more.