A review by abrswf
Double Tap by Steve Martini

4.0

I have always liked this series of books, not least because Martini really knows how courtrooms work and his trial portrayals are dead on. I was thoroughly surprised by the outcome of this book and the solution of the crime, too. But this book displays a much deeper and more bitter sense of cynicism than I’ve seen in other Martini novels. And I also question one important plot point: I find it very hard to believe any competent judge would entertain a sweeping motion to hide alleged “trade secrets” from the criminal defense in a murder case, brought at the last moment and without advance notice, buy off on it, then limit the defense to three days to investigate in case of appellate reversal. So, one star off. Still, this was a very good read.