Her confident and mature style complements her impressive grasp of plotting and pacing. Sexy and brutal, speak of the devil takes an unvarnished look at the seamiest side of life in the nations capital, and it does so with a wealth of convincing authoritative detail. Allison leotta is an american author of legal thriller and romantic suspense novels. Prior to becoming a novelist, allison was a federal prosecutor in washington, d. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. A thriller based on a true story, speak of the devil, is a novel with much of the story taken from a gang, ms and their cases. In the speak of the devil, curtis discovers longburied secrets, official lies, and a terrifying danger that comes straight to her doorstep. Speak of the devil book by allison leotta official. This acclaimed book by allison leotta is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Speak of the devil more than satisfied my craving for a well. The gang parts of the story are terrifying and intriguing at the same time. Speak of the devil book las vegasclark county library. On the very night she gets engaged to the man she loves, sexcrimes prosecutor anna curtiss professional life takes a shocking turn that threatens everything she holds dear. She is a graduate of harvard law school and michigan state university. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of allison leotta s books, and speak of the devil is a terrific addition to her anna curtis series. Speak of the devil and he will appear, one survivor said. Speak of the devil takes the reader on a ride to a dark and dangerous place. Allison leotta is the competing voice, and speak of the devil, out this week, is her third novel.
Author of a good killing, speak of the devil, and others. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read speak of the devil. Speak of the deviland he will appear on the very night she gets engaged to the man she loves, sexcrimes prosecutor anna curtiss. Speak of the devil by allison leotta when i finished this book all i could say was wow. Speak of the devil book by allison leotta official publisher page. Synopsis allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. Synopsis allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor, tv. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Speak of the devil and he will appear on the very night she gets engaged to the man she love. Speak of the devil, and he will appearon the same night that prosecutor anna curtis gets engaged to chief homicide prosecutor jack bailey, a terrifying man known as diablo leads a vicious attack on a brothel. For twelve years, allison leotta was a federal prosecutor specializing in sex crimes and domestic violence in washington, d. For readers of kathy reichs, lisa scottoline, patricia cornwell, and lisa gardner, a new thriller by former federal sexcrimes prosecutor allison leotta. Allison leotta in her new book, speak of the devil book three in the anna curtis series published by touchstone brings us back to washington d. Just completed speak of the devil, very deep breath regarding the last chapter.
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Jul 31, 20 speak of the devil and he will appear, one survivor said. Allison leotta has become my goto author when i\m in the mood for a legal thriller. Allison leotta books list of books by author allison leotta. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Allison leotta is an american novelist, former prosecutor and blogger, best known for her popular legal crime thrillers. Oct 07, 20 after 12 years as a sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, d. Aug 06, 20 i have thoroughly enjoyed each of allison leotta s books, and speak of the devil is a terrific addition to her anna curtis series. Her third and latest novel, speak of the devil, again features anna curtis as a smart, hardworking federal prosecutor whose expertise lies in domestic violence and sex crimes. Speak of the devil ebook by allison leotta rakuten kobo. Allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor, tv critic. Allison leotta audio books, best sellers, author bio. She is the acclaimed author of law of attraction, discretion, speak of the devil, a good killing, and the last good girl and founder of the awardwinning blog. Ive read books 1, 2, 3 and 5 in the anna curtis series. There are lots of twists and turns in this wellwritten pageturner.
Allison also blogs about what tv crime dramas get right and. Speak of the devil by allison leotta politics and prose bookstore. A truly frightening aspect of the book is that author allison leotta bases some of her protagonists, anna curtis, cases on reallife ones from her prosecutorial days in the washington, d. After 12 years as a sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, d. Speak of the devil more than satisfied my craving for a wellcrafted and suspenseful story full of unexpected twists and turns.
A novel anna curtis series book 3 kindle edition by leotta, allison. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of allison leottas books, and speak of the devil is a terrific addition to her anna curtis series. See all books authored by allison leotta, including law of attraction, and discretion, and more on. Read speak of the devil a novel by allison leotta available from rakuten kobo. When anne curtis, prosecutor for the government, gets the case to prosecute the devil her life turns upside down. Check out either discretion or law of attractionwhat did you learn about annas character. If you relish hardhitting, takenoprisoners cops and a sharp, committed prosecutor who doesnt hesitate to face down evil, speak of the devil is for you.
She is as skilled in ratcheting up tensions as she is in describing delicate moments of contemplation. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Buy the mass market paperback book speak of the devil. Her books have won various awards and have been placed on multiple bestseller lists. Allison leotta prosecutor anna curtis, assigned to bring a terrifying man known as diablo, who led a vicious attack on a brothel, to justice, calls into question everything she believes about good and evil when her.
Buy a cheap copy of speak of the devil book by allison leotta. The second book of the anna curtis series written by author allison leotta was published under the title discretion. Leottas third mystery featuring anna curtis opens with the u. A novel anna curtis series book 3 kindle edition by allison leotta. Set in suburban maryland, it explores a fascinating crime involving the violent gang ms, a brothel, a mysterious and terrifying gang leader, and a cop whose true motives remain tantalizingly unclear for most of. In this gripping legal thriller by the female john grisham the providence journal, sexcrimes prosecutor anna curtis. Set in suburban maryland, it explores a fascinating crime involving the violent gang ms, a brothel, a mysterious and terrifying gang leader, and a cop whose true motives remain tantalizingly unclear for most of the story. She lives with her husband, michael leotta, and their two sons just outside of d.
In 2011, she left the justice department to pursue writing full time. Speak of the devil isnt the only book featuring anna curtisallison leottas two previous thrillers both feature this tough, beautiful, and skilled prosecutor. Home allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor. On the very night she gets engaged to the man she loves, sexcr.
Speak of the devil by allison leotta, 9781451644852, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Well built suspense, just wanting for it all to fall as expected for everyone. Speak of the devil by allison leotta overdrive rakuten. At the start of this book, anna curtis is shown getting summoned at the crime scene where a beautiful woman is found dead after falling from her balcony. So far, speak of the devil, is my favorite, and i give it 5 stars. Allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor, tv critic author of a good killing, speak of the devil, and others. Anna curtis, her series heroine, is a sexcrime prosecutor.
A novel 3 anna curtis series allison leotta on amazon. She is the acclaimed author of law of attraction, discretion, speak of the devil, a good. A novel 3 anna curtis series by allison leotta and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Federal prosecutor, anna curtis, takes on the vicious ms gang that is terrorizing lower income residents in washington d. But wedding plans are soon overshadowed by a criminal known as. With speak of the devil, allison leotta has graduated from the hyphenated crowd of lawyernovelists to become a fullfledged novelist. Anna is assigned to investigate and bring the devil to justice. These cases inspired leotta to do extensive research into ms for her third novel. But wedding plans are soon overshadowed by a criminal known as diablo and the ruthless gang he has links to. Speak of the devil ebook by allison leotta official.
How does reading the previous books change your perspective on speak of the devil. But if your idea of a prosecutor comes from the hapless hamilton burger, think again. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading speak of the devil. Catherine coulter the moment you start reading, youll realize.