Mistaken Identity

“A humdinger”
—USA Today

“Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a master’s touch”
—David Baldacci, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Man

With the spellbinding crime fiction masterwork, Mistaken Identity, Lisa Scottoline rocketed onto the New York Times bestseller list—and she’s remained there ever since! A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, this classic from the beloved, Edgar® Award-winning author once again leads readers down the gritty streets of Philadelphia and into the offices of the law firm of Rosato & Associates. When a new client who’s been accused of murder—and who bears an astonishing resemblance to Bennie Rosato—asks the crusading criminal defense attorney to take her case, Bennie finds herself entangled in a sticky web of murder, corruption, and violence that threatens to reveal the shocking truth about her own past. If you haven’t read Lisa Scottoline before, Mistaken Identity will prove to you what her many fans already know: nobody does it better!

Nothing can prepare criminal attorney Bennie Rosato for her new client, Alice Connolly, who bears an uncanny physical resemblance to her and tells her, "Pleased to meet you. I'm your twin." But Bennie grew up an only child. She doesn't have a twin. Or does she? Bennie takes on the woman's defense in a murder case and plunges into the mystery of the murder—as well as the secret of her own identity. Not until the verdict is in will she finally learn the truth.

“Ratcheting suspense, dynamic characters, and a master’s touch” - David Baldacci

“Scottoline is a star.” - Time

“Taut and smart...A brisk multilayered thriller.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A humdinger.” - USA Today

“A superior piece of writing...a gripping, multi-layered story peopled by compelling characters” - Philadelphia Inquirer

“fast and furious” - Los Angeles Times Book Review

“Sharply plotted, Mistaken never misses a step in suspense, character development, and dialogue.” - Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

“Well-written, dramatic, and highly suspensful . . . an enjoyable read.” - Booklist