An "addictive mystery . . . . Although this is Gutman's first novel, she expertly propels her reluctant sleuth through many . . . hair-raising moments. The author, herself a former associate at a top firm, offers a compelling portrait of what passes for life in this golden ghetto. Readers are likely to hope--unequivocally--for an encore." |
People magazine Page-Turner of the Week, 3/05/01 (starred review)
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"In EQUIVOCAL DEATH, first-time novelist Amy Gutman proves herself a worthy addition to the club of lawyers turned legal thriller writers. Gutman never lingers on the superficial . . . and she manages to keep us guessing until the very end. I'm looking forward to her next book." |
Redbook magazine (Editor's Pick), May 2001
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"[EQUIVOCAL DEATH] is a book I really do highly recommend. I'm going to give it to my friends." |
Rikki Klieman, Court-TV
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"Move over John Grisham, and make room for Amy Gutman . . . . With her impressive debut novel, EQUIVOCAL DEATH, Gutman has definitely proven herself worthy of comparison to the reigning masters of the legal thriller genre." |
The Barnes & Noble Review
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"[A] great read, with a brainy protagonist sure to resonate with twenty-something women--and their older sisters." |
Chicago Tribune (Editor's Choice), 3/18/01
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"The growing numbers of authors who've turned to their typewriters suggests hard times for the law. . . . If Gutman's first book is any indication, she has her own bright new career ahead of her just as her heroine does." |
The Tennessean, April 8, 2001
Nashville, TN
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"Here's an exciting new voice in the legal thriller genre, with an impressive first novel. John Grisham meets Mary Higgins Clark, most entertainingly." |
Murder Ink
New York, NY
Recommended Book, Spring 2001
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"The climax is a shocking chiller." |
The Sunday Oklahoman, March 11, 2001
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"In the cluttered world of legal thrillers, EQUIVOCAL DEATH is a marvelous stand-out. Amy Gutman dishes up a heart-pounding look at life in the dangerously fast lane of big-firm law practices. This former attorney, for one, can't wait for more from this bright, young talent." |
Jeffery Deaver, THE EMPTY CHAIR and THE BONE COLLECTOR
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"EQUIVOCAL DEATH is a smart and powerful novel of suspense from a gifted new writer. This is a superb story, written with the rich insight of Tom Wolfe, and the wrenching pace of Linda Fairstein." |
Nelson DeMille, THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER and THE LION'S GAME
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"EQUIVOCAL DEATH is an impressive and surprisingly multi-layered debut novel by a writer of considerable talent and insight. A good legal thriller is at once smart and fast. It sets the scene . . . and it quickly creates and maintains the suspense and suspicion needed to keep the pages turning. EQUIVOCAL DEATH does both." |
Findlaw.com, 1/2001
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"Harvard Law graduate Amy Gutman has come up with a novel that is sophisticated and suspenseful. . . . Fans of The Firm will definitely enjoy this outing." |
Romantic Times, June 2001
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"EQUIVOCAL DEATH was a definite pleaser. . . . I'm only sorry this is Amy Gutman's first book--which means I can't spend time reading her past books while waiting for the next. The wait will be slow indeed." |
Girlposse.com, June 2001
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"[A] strong first novel . . . . EQUIVOCAL DEATH will disappoint few and leave many anticipating Gutman's next novel." |
Bookreporter.com, 2001
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"An auspicious debut. . . . Look for EQUIVOCAL DEATH to be first out of the starting gate as one of the best books of [the] year." |
Deadly Pleasures, Winter 2001
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"Fast moving and absorbing. An irresistible read." |
Susan Estrich, Robert Kingsley
Professor of Law and Political Science
University of Southern California Law School
GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
and SEX AND POWER
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"EQUIVOCAL DEATH is not just a tightly paced thriller with a memorable heroine; it's also a disturbing portrayal of life in the corporate fast lane. Gutman draws the world of high stakes legal practice with skill and imagination and a writer's eye for the details that make it true." |
Cameron Stracher
DOUBLE BILLING: A YOUNG LAWYER'S TALE OF GREED
SEX, LIES, AND THE PURSUIT OF A SWIVEL CHAIR
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"The struggle for identity . . . is a message that's clearly defined, from the first page to the last. It's a message that thumps as a pulse, the stuff of which fascinating novels are made." |
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/21/01
Jackson, MS
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"...a fast-paced, enjoyable debut featuring a woman you want to know better..." |
Booklist, 1/01
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A "well-paced legal thriller . . . . Gutman introduces suspects with believable motives and skillfully serves up pieces of the crime puzzle, allowing the reader to move them around until they fit." |
Library Journal, 11/2000
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"Gutman, an attorney, colorfully describes what life is like for young lawyers in high-powered firms." |
Publishers Weekly
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