Neon Dragon
by John F. Dobbyn
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Pub Date Mar 08 2010 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Description
Michael Knight, a young lawyer who's going places, is surprised when Judge Bradley asks him to defend his son in such a high profile and politically delicate case. Luckily, Knight finds powerful support from Lex Devlin, a senior partner at his firm. Once the foremost criminal defense attorney in Boston, Devlin has mysteriously withdrawn from defense work in recent years. As Knight and Devlin investigate and prepare their client's defense, Knight is forced to confront the murky allegations that eclipsed his mentor's career, and enter into the shadow world of gangland Chinatown. From the halls of Harvard to the streets of Chinatown, Knight doggedly pursues an investigation that involves drugs, prostitution, human trafficking, and a corruption scandal that could bring down the most powerful people in Boston.
Advance Praise
"Dobbyn, who knows his characters like the back of his hand, is an engaging writer, and readers who have followed the adventures of Knight and Devlin in short stories will give a small cheer that they've finally made the leap to the hardcover novel."
—Booklist "Readers of early John Grisham and Jeremiah Healy will enjoy Dobbyn's debut for his insider knowledge of the legal system and the defense strategy his protagonists use in court."
—Library Journal "Fans of the film True Believer will best appreciate law professor Dobbyn's debut."
—Publishers Weekly "Dobbyn weaves a tale of suspense that will keep the reader transfixed right up to the end."
—I Love a Mystery “Neon Dragon is a beautifully written novel that shows how tight thrillers and elegant writing are not mutually exclusive. Dobbyn’s writing is fast, smart, and exotic. With his hero, the aptly named Knight, Dobbyn has proven that the spirit of Perry Mason is alive and well and has developed a deeper conscience.”
—The Strand
“A fine legal thriller.”
—Harriet Klausner
"If you like full-speed ahead legal thrillers, you will love Neon Dragon. John F. Dobbyn has created an extraordinary hero in former prosecutor Michael Knight, an up-from-the-streets kid with two Harvard degrees behind his shingle. The dialogue exchanges crackle, and the humor is truly funny. Run—don't walk—to buy this terrific first novel."
—Jeremiah Healy, author of Rescue
“Neon Dragon lit up my evening. This legal thriller had everything: people I cared for, suspense that kept me on edge, and the rich background of Boston’s Chinatown. A notable debut.”
—Robin Hathaway, author of Sleight of Hand
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781933515939 |
| PRICE | 15.00 |
| PAGES | 264 |
