The Vendetta Defense

 

Shirley J.                            Adult Fiction                    Vendettas in Italy, South Philly, Murder Trials

The Vendetta Defense by Lisa Scottoline   528 pages

I love Lisa Scottoline's books.  They are always so full of jokes and fun especially when they are set in South Philly with all of the Tonys.    This story stars little Pigeon Tony from the block and goes into not just his life in South Philly (Philadelphia) but also his life back in Italy, growing up and meeting his wife and later his son.   When Tony is arrested and accused of murder, Judy Carrier, a lawyer with the law firm Rissotto and Associates's is asked by her best friend, Mary's Dad to take the case.  The trouble is, Pigeon Tony keeps saying he did it!   Who admits to murder?   Whaaat?  Judy has her hands full with this case, not to mention the family of the victim who want to see both Pigeon Tony and Judy dead before it goes to trial.   Another excellent story well told as usual by author extraordinaire, Lisa Scottoline.     I recommend this one to middle schoolers on up.  It has fun elements and enough quick witted dialogue to keep everyone amused.