Special Circumstances Special Circumstances (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
This one hooked me on the very first page. This is first book in author Sheldon Siegel's, Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez series, "Special Circumstances". Mike Daley is the protagonist along with his ex-wife Rosie Fernandez becoming a co-protagonist.. The book opens set at one of the largest and most successful law firms in San Francisco, Lawyer Michael Daley is given his walking papers at year's end. Daley's five year run with the firm didn't generate enough business for him to continue as a partner in the firm. Daley has decided to open his own office and go it alone. If it were only that easy. On Daley's last day, two members of the firm are found shot dead in an office. At first glance it looks like a murder-suicide. Partner Bob Hughes, and associate Diane Kennedy are found dead. When police come to investigate, it seems Daley's co-worker and good friend Joel Friedman has picked up the gun and emptied out the bullets. Hughes and Kennedy had been working on a large multi million dollar deal that has seemed to disappear. Before long police arrest Friedman for the double killing, throwing out murder-suicide angle. The newly elected San Francisco D.A. is Prentice "Skipper" Gates. Up until that day was controlling partner in law firm Daley and Friedman worked for. All of Joel's statements fall apart one by one. With every word out of his mouth Joel keeps digging deeper. Daley has a monumental job of saving his friend. Just an incredible story from start to finish. It was so darn hard to put down at times. The story really flowed like an excellent who done it. The incredible dialog really pumped life into all of the characters. I had to admit I was rooting for Joel throughout ! Although I thought he really did the deed I was stunned by the conclusion. Had no idea it would end like it did. This is one rare book where I don't figure out the killer until author reveals it. I had to stop and just stare at the page Daley confronts the "bad guy". I was positive Joel had had been the bad guy. Just an excellent read from start to finish. I'd highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a good mystery. Without a doubt 5 stars out of 5 possible stars. I can't wait to find the second book in this series. This is a book not to be missed. This was my first book by Sheldon Siegel and it was good. I have read legal thrillers before but this time, I knew the author! He works in my building and he autographed one of his books for me. Siegel's Mike Daley series takes place in my hometown, San Francisco! It was so cool to read and actually know where the places mentioned are. The story itself was very good and it had be guessing right up to the very end. I liked Mike, now on his own after his firm fired him, he takes a case defending his best friend on two counts of 1st degree murder. Mike use to be a priest and an ex-public defender. The plot moved along at a nice pace and there were some funny moments. I thought it would be dry and hard to follow but I was totally wrong. Can't wait to read more of Mike Daley and the cases he will take..
What do You think about Special Circumstances Special Circumstances (2008)?
Very enjoyable. I'll read more of these for sure.
—evuxR
Set in a San Francisco law form. A good read.
—spindoktr2000
