Felony Murder Rule Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller Book 8 (Audible Audio Edition) Sheldon Siegel Tim Campbell Inc Sheldon M Siegel Books
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I was just sitting in the car.
In the eighth installment of New York Times best-selling author Sheldon Siegel's iconic San Francisco series, Mike Daley and ex-wife Rosie Fernandez face new challenges and stare down old demons as they return to work at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office where they had started their careers and their relationship 20 years earlier. Mike and Rosie are now the co-heads of the Felony Division, where they spend more time running the office and supervising younger attorneys than trying cases. That changes quickly when Mike is visited by Melinda Nguyen, whose son, Thomas, a high school senior, is about to go on trial for murder. Thomas has been arrested under California's archaic felony murder rule, which says you can be can be convicted of first degree murder if you're present when someone is killed during the course of a felony, even if you don't pull the trigger. The charge against Thomas shows the limits of this legal doctrine. He was sitting outside in the car when a friend entered a liquor store in San Francisco's teeming Tenderloin District and allegedly flashed a gun. The shopkeeper pulled out an AR-15 and calmly filled the alleged robber's chest with bullets. Thomas is charged with murder even though he never entered the store.
Thomas fires his original lawyer on the eve of trial after she recommends a plea bargain. With nowhere else to turn, his mother petitions for help from the Public Defender's Office, and Mike agrees to handle the trial scheduled to start four days later. As the evidence mounts against Thomas, it tests Mike and Rosie's legal skills and relationship. Their stress is compounded by the fact that Thomas and his mother may have a connection to Mike's older brother, Tommy, who died in Vietnam.
Felony Murder Rule Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller Book 8 (Audible Audio Edition) Sheldon Siegel Tim Campbell Inc Sheldon M Siegel Books
Have just finished reading “Felony Murder Rule” for which, like many others, I have been patiently, more or less, waiting.The facts are not in dispute, the law on which the charge has been laid is clear, although controversial, and the case cannot be argued on the validity of the law itself. The prosecution considers the case a slam-dunk and the defense is fairly sure they are right.
Enter Mike Daley, a public defender once more, who, for more than one reason and against his own and Rosie’s better judgement, takes the case. And away we go.
Sheldon Siegel’s characters are believable, even the more eccentric; his gift for making you feel you are there and his sense of humour are evident.
Each book in the series is stand-alone but reading them in order is the most fun. Apparently the next book is in the works so my patient, more or less, waiting begins once more. I suspect, once again it will be worth the wait.
Cassie, British Columbia
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Felony Murder Rule Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller Book 8 (Audible Audio Edition) Sheldon Siegel Tim Campbell Inc Sheldon M Siegel Books Reviews
First Sentence The waif-thin woman eyed me nervously from the swivel chair opposite my gunmetal gray desk.
As co-head of the Felony Division, DA’s Mike Daley rarely tries cases himself. Melinda Nguyen’s son Thomas is on trial for murder even though he was not an active part of the actual crime that resulted in his friend being killed by a convenience-store owner. But how can Mike turn his back on a woman who may have been married to his brother they thought died in Vietnam’s China Sea, and the boy who may be his son?
It is always interesting to learn about an obscure law that can have a major impact. Although the information is interesting, it is the revelation related to those the laws will impact that truly captures one's attention.
Siegel does an excellent job of providing background on Daley, his ex-wife Rosie in a very concise manner without interrupting the flow of the story. And what a good assembly of characters it is. It is the relationships that bind the story together.
Daley’s internal narrative could be annoying but isn’t. Instead, it again exemplifies Siegel’s writing style which is efficient and informative without the need to be overly serves to provide more information without verbose.
References to other authors are always enjoyable—“Her bookcases were jammed with legal treaties, Federal literature, and Donna Leon.” For those who are local, the rundown of San Francisco’s famous/infamous characters can make one smile.
Dialogue is so important to the flow of a story and Siegel writes dialogue exceptionally well. It’s quick, sharp, and very natural. His wry humor provides a nice bit of light to the darkness of the case.
This is not a book to read when you’re hungry. The food may not be fine dining, but there is a lot of it—“My brother always said the most important attributes for a P.O. were patience, perseverance, and a low-maintenance digestive system.
“Felony Murder Rule” corrects any misconception one may have that a legal mystery isn’t suspenseful. Not only is it, but it’s one with a very affecting and emotional ending.
FELONY MURDER RULE (Legal Thriller-Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez-Bay Area, CA-Contemp) – Ex
Siegel, Sheldon – 8th in series
Sheldon M. Siegel, Inc. – February 2017
This book, like all of Sheldon Siegel's books, is fast paced and keeps one up
reading until the dawn.
This is the 4th book that I have read of his; and yes, I was up late reading and not
able to put the book down.
Each chapter is kept short which keeps the flow of the story going and easier to read;
instead of long chapters that one has to plow through in order to get to a stopping point.
I was also around for the Vietnam War, I was 18 at this time in American History. Had to
stand by as boyfriends went off to war.
Mike and Rosie are back working for the public defenders office. In fact, they co-lead the department. But that has little impact on the story. What is more impactful, is that Rosie is running for public office.
A major surprise development in the Daley family has caused an upset to the other Daleys and to Rosie and Mike. This provides the impetus for them to try a new case--a murder case in which the accused, their client, is established to have been away from the scene of the homicide and yet is still tried under the felony murder rule. The police know he did not commit the murder but he could still be guilty under this law.
I would give this book four and a half stars if I could. This is only because much of the first third of the story is spent interviewing witnesses who all say exactly the same thing. So that part could have been shorter. And yet I did not want to lose a page of this excellent thriller.
Nick the dick is back but in a very small appearance. Nevertheless, it was good too see him again. It's too bad he and some of the other more colorful characters from past books aren't as present in this story. They are missed.
But once the evidence is gathered, things start to get really interesting and the drama does not let up until the last chapter.
If you're a fan of Sheldon Siegel, you will definitely enjoy this novel. If you are not yet a fan, my advice would be to begin with a much earlier book in the series. That way, you can enjoy watching the lives of Mike and Rosie unfold, like the rest of us.
Have just finished reading “Felony Murder Rule” for which, like many others, I have been patiently, more or less, waiting.
The facts are not in dispute, the law on which the charge has been laid is clear, although controversial, and the case cannot be argued on the validity of the law itself. The prosecution considers the case a slam-dunk and the defense is fairly sure they are right.
Enter Mike Daley, a public defender once more, who, for more than one reason and against his own and Rosie’s better judgement, takes the case. And away we go.
Sheldon Siegel’s characters are believable, even the more eccentric; his gift for making you feel you are there and his sense of humour are evident.
Each book in the series is stand-alone but reading them in order is the most fun. Apparently the next book is in the works so my patient, more or less, waiting begins once more. I suspect, once again it will be worth the wait.
Cassie, British Columbia
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