The Green Line, E. C. Diskin
The Green Line, E. C. Diskin
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The Green Line

Author: E. C. Diskin

Narrator: Jeff Cummings

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 03/04/2014

Synopsis

In The Green Line, Abby Donovan's decade-long dream of partnership at her prestigious Chicago law firm is just months from fruition. But after a late-night train mishap drops her into a world of drugs, gangs, murder, and corruption, everything changes. Abby is haunted by what and who she’s seen, and the mysterious death of a kind stranger. Though her work suffers, deadlines are missed, and her promotion hangs in the balance, she’s compelled to investigate with the help of an unlikely new friend. But Abby’s investigation jeopardizes more than her career. Someone is watching and he’s not going to let a nosy lawyer expose his scam.In this engaging debut, E.C. Diskin, a former Chicago attorney, takes us on a fast-paced thrill ride with a believable and flawed heroine. Readers will relate to her, fear for her, and get a glimpse inside Chicago's best and worst. From the roughest streets of the west side to the estates of the North Shore, Abby Donovan and the unexpected villains of The Green Line will keep you turning pages late into the night in this riveting new thriller while shining light on a little-known, often-used, and widely-abused legal maneuver.

About E. C. Diskin

E.C. Diskin received a B.S. from Texas Christian University and a law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. After several years in practice and a drawer full of story ideas, Diskin joined a writers group and began work on what became The Green Line. Diskin is now focused on a sequel and the completion of other works in progress.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lewis on April 24, 2019

an outstanding read ... many characters and story lines are woven into a tense page-turner ... especially good for a first novel the story focuses on bad cops in Chicago and it is revolting to think how much may be based on truth not perfect ... but the problems are small and inconsequential to the......more

Goodreads review by Brian on March 11, 2014

I'm Smarter after Reading "The Green Line" There's a popular saying among those who teach writing—"Write what you know." E. C. Diskin has taken her skills as a lawyer and nicely crafted them into the telling of Abby Donovan's story. She teaches us about a law that may motivate corruption within the s......more

Goodreads review by Ms.pegasus on May 10, 2015

The eponymous Green Line (what was formerly known as the Lake Street L) passes through a checkerboard of depressed neighborhoods collectively called the “westside.” These are the kinds of neighborhoods where an attractive, dressed-for-success, twenty something female will attract the wrong kind of a......more

Goodreads review by Mindy on February 04, 2017

A debut legal thriller that delivers. Abby Donovan is an associate at a prestigious law firm in Chicago working 80+ hour weeks on her quest to become partner, when she accidentally takes the Green Line train on her way home. Stranded in gritty west Chicago, she stumbles on a horrific crime that chan......more

Goodreads review by Liz on August 15, 2013

I've waited a couple of days before I wrote this review but I haven't changed my mind: this was just ok. At first, I didn't think Abby was engaging but thought she became a stronger character towards the end; same with Marcus. Although, after I read each of their "stories", I liked each of the chara......more

Quotes

“Abby is a smart and engaging heroine. Her story unveils itself in non-stop suspense and with eager anticipation. The story is a speedy read, captures the reader’s interest, and provides a thrilling conclusion.” —The Key Magazine“A fast, fascinating read...with riveting characters, a nuanced plot, and an insightful and interesting look at the practice of law in today’s America.” —Windy City Reviews“Diskin’s writing is fast paced, carefully researched, and driven by a complex plot, nonstop suspense, and page-turning action.” —Reader Views

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