Unforced Error, Michael Bowen
Unforced Error, Michael Bowen
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Unforced Error
A Rep and Melissa Pennyworth Mystery

Author: Michael Bowen

Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner

Unabridged: 6 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/16/2012

Synopsis

Rep and Melissa Pennyworth attend a reenactment of a Civil War battle in Kansas City, Missouri, while seeking a cutting-edge copyright case for attorney Repand find a corpse instead. Melissas best friend from girlhood, Linda Damon, worked for the victim before his death and, on one regrettable occasion, got a bit too intimately involved in her job. Lindas husband, Peter, an enthusiastic Civil War hobbyist, had a motive, an opportunity, and a Civil War saber that now turns out to be drenched in the victims blood. It would seem logical that this is a job for the police and that Reps knowledge of trademark and copyright law, Melissas PhD in literature, and the passionate Anglomania of Peters boss would be of no help to the investigation. But when Rep and Melissa are involved, logic is seldom a reliable guide. Their contribution ends up being essential to the solution of a crime whose roots go back to an execution during World War II and a contemporary hatred that has grown way out of bounds.

About Michael Bowen

Mike Bowen, a graduate of Harvard Law School with a passion for politics, is a retired trial lawyer and the author of numerous mystery novels.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carl on December 30, 2011

Rep Penneworth’s excellent Civil War adventure. Here is a witty mystery replete with insider comments, informed humor, serio-cynical comments all combine for a rollicking good time with an intellectual property lawyer at a Civil War Reenactment in Kansas City. The tone of this novel, the author’s atti......more

Goodreads review by Jan on October 15, 2016

Oops!! Should have read this first! Not quite as well-developed as #3. I do love the Nick and Nora vibes and the literary hints used. Historical facts embedded in the storyline always are winners for me, and these particularly because they were just down the road from where I live. Who knew a Harves......more

Goodreads review by Lois on December 29, 2009

Erudite. Dumb title, since it's much more a baseball term than anything else (as far as I'm concerned, and the story has a Civil War theme. Rep and Melissa remain a flippant, witty couple I'll spend more time reading about.......more

Goodreads review by Alison on February 28, 2009

I grew up in an area that hosts "Civil War Encampment Days" every summer. I think that's why I enjoyed this book more than the first in the series. I like his sense of humor and enjoy the many literary references, even though I'm sure quite a few go over my head.......more

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