The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 12 books · 1992 to 2012 · Set in San Diego

Steve Martini

Thriller and suspenseLegal thriller

Steve Martini, a former journalist and lawyer, writes courtroom thrillers about Paul Madriani, a California defence lawyer, and his partner Harry Hinds.

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Steve Martini books in order

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Paul Madriani

12 books · Set in San DiegoLegal thriller
  1. 1Compelling Evidence1992With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Prime Witness1993With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Undue Influence1994With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  4. 4The Judge1995With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  5. 5The Attorney2000With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  6. 6The Jury2001With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  7. 7The Arraignment2003With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  8. 8Double Tap2005With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  9. 9Shadow of Power2008With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  10. 10Guardian of Lies2009With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  11. 11The Rule of Nine2010With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon
  12. 12Trader of Secrets2012With Paul MadrianiBuy on Amazon

Characters

3 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

Madriani and Hinds