The Devil's Defender

My Odyssey Through American Criminal Justice from Ted Bundy to the Kandahar Massacre

By: John Henry Browne

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

In the tradition of best-selling legal memoirs from Johnnie Cochran, F. Lee Bailey, Gerry Spence, and Alan Dershowitz, John Henry Browne's The Devil's Defender recounts his tortuous education in what it means to be an advocate - and a human being.

For the last four decades, Browne has defended the indefensible. From Facebook folk hero the "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Moore, to Benjamin Ng of the Wah Mee massacre and Kandahar massacre culprit Sergeant Robert Bales, Browne's unceasing advocacy and the daring to take on some of the most unwinnable cases - and nearly win them all - has led 48 Hours' Peter Van Sant to call him "the most famous lawyer in America." But although the Browne that America has come to know cuts a dashing and confident figure, he has forever been haunted by his job as counsel to Ted Bundy, the most infamous serial killer in American history.

Browne, a drug- and alcohol-addicted yet wildly successful defense attorney who could never let go of the case that started it all, here asks himself the question others have asked him all along: Does defending evil make you evil too?

©2016 John Henry Browne (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Absolutely fascinating

I like that the author went into his background, and how he came into law. I really didn’t want to have an entire book on just Bundy. It was interesting to hear of the other cases. Fascinating.

Ted Bundy and other delites

Very much enjoyed....I don't know this author......alot of information on Bundy and others that I didn't know either. It had some humor, alot of sadness, I remember the government figures when I was little, so corrupt at that time...quite entertaining, the narration was well read too. I think most people would enjoy this author, highly recommended......

Good book Creepy narrator

I liked this book but the voice of the narrator was so unlike the author's that it bothered me.

Great listen

Great book shedding some light on one of America's most infamous killers. Recommend it highly

Interesting subject matter.

Joe Barrett was the perfect narrator for this book. He made it sound like he was the person who experienced the thoughts and emotions of the writer. And the author, John Henry Browne, sure can make dull court cases into an enthralling story. I felt personally involved with Ted Bundy in particular. Totally enjoyed it.

Outstanding

A terrific book. Great stories and excellent insight into a living legend of Seattle's criminal defense bar. Highly recommended.

Captivating autobiography

I love this autobiography. He’s interesting, compassionate, and a bit of a thrill seeker. This is not a book about his clients. But of him and his experience and I love that. It was wonderful to hear how he grew up the way he did, live the life he lived, and cared about saving peoples lives, even when they didn’t deserve it.

Bundy

Very informative and enjoyable read. It was interesting to learn about John’s upbringing and how he became a lawyer and the people he defended.

The most annoying narrator ever!

The author of this book has done TV interviews in the last couple of years, so I know what his voice sounds like. It isn't the winey guy from hell's voice, who is the narrator, that is for sure. Please get this rerecorded ASAP!

Browne’s staggering egoism and self promotion does not bury an otherwise interesting tale.

With the exception of the lengthy and familiar discussion of the Bundy catastrophe, Browne’s unfortunate personality traits are outweighed by the fascination of his less familiar cases. Browne ponders how charming young Bobby Bales became mass murderer Sgt. Robert Bales. I’m more interested in understanding how the delightful teenager raised in Leave It To Beaverland became the Eddy Haskell who wrote this book.