The Mayor Of Lexington Avenue
Growing up on the mean streets of New York City, Johnny and Mikey always had each other’s backs. Mikey was a loyal friend but even he knew that Johnny was headed for bigger things. That’s why he dubbed him "The Mayor of Lexington Avenue".
The two friends were inseparable -- until one fateful night set them on their different paths: Johnny to life as a high-powered lawyer in Miami, and Mikey to a shattered existence behind bars. Now, haunted by guilt over Mikey’s conviction, and numbed by the excesses of a successful life, Johnny finds his one last shot at redemption: A young Florida man is framed for a murder he didn’t commit, and Johnny feels compelled to fight for him – and, in a way, for Mikey. But there are powerful people who want the truth hidden, and Johnny will have to risk everything―and everyone―he cares about to save the young man . . . and himself.
What critics are saying about The Mayor of Lexington Avenue:
Sheehan writes with bleak clarity when he’s sharing the dirty tricks of his trade in the harrowing trial scenes, but there’s a touch of the poet in his voice. - Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review
If you like South Florida crime novels, legal thrillers, and courtroom dramas, then you'll love The Mayor of Lexington Avenue...This is a debut novel, but it reads like it was written by a master of the genre. - Nelson DeMille
Sheehan’s powerful debut…reads like To Kill a Mockingbird on steroids. - Chicago Tribune
Not only is this a top-notch legal thriller, it's also a moving story about love, guilt, personal redemption, and friendship. Sheehan is a truly gifted storyteller, and the novel's format is fresh and clever...This is a terrific novel, a genuine literary achievement. - Booklist (starred review)