
Felony Murder Rule
Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 8
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Narrated by:
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Tim Campbell
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By:
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Sheldon Siegel
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.
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Enjoyable Legal Twist
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Much like my other reviews, the narration is off the charts and Mr. Campbell brings so much life to the story! Well done!
My only issue with this book is that while I understand the book takes place in the highly liberal city of San Francisco, I take exception to the constant referral 'assault weapon' as this term is undefined and strictly propaganda.
(and yes, I am from Nevada)
Once I set aside this flaw in the story, it was pretty good. My ending recommendation is just remember its still a story and set in San Francisco.
Another solid in the series
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Truly a wonderful story and I had tears at the end! Thank you!
Felony Murder Rule
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The stories are consistently great
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Good Installment
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This story deals with two issues in the life of the unlikely duo Daley/Fernandez: (1) the "California felony murder rule", and (2) what ultimately happened to Mike's older brother Tom, whose plane was shot down in Vietnam. In case you think that the felony murder rule is confined to crazy Californians, be aware that it exists in some form in 46 states as well as in some other countries. For good reason, IMO; the general rule is that if a murder is committed in the course of a felony, it doesn't really depend on which of the perpetrators actually did the deed, they are all equally responsible. However, the law has frequently been written so that it can be applied too broadly, as is explained and demonstrated in this novel. For example, in the case in point, it can even apply if none of the perpetrators committed a murder, but one of them is killed!
As for details of this and the second issue, there are lots of other four- and five-star reviews that you can read here and on Goodreads or Amazon, and since I agree with most, I will not repeat their sentiments. To those readers/reviewers who may be skeptical that the "felony murder rule" would not apply in this case, I remind them that Sheldon Siegel is a long-practicing attorney in San Francisco. On his web site, he even comments on the rule and may respond to your questions.
I would strongly encourage you not to start the series with this book unless the only thing you care about is the legal issue.
Good legal mystery; not really a thriller.
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Wonderful legal thriller!!
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Another wonderful story by a wonderful author.
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This is a very interesting story with believable characters and Mike's sense of humor provides the listener some relief from the tension as the story builds.
Tim Campbell's narration is very good.
You Don't Have To Pull The Trigger!!
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Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Sheldon Siegel is an easy listen.
Pronunciation was terrible
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