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Everything you've heard about sex, drugs, and misogyny in Silicon Valley is true...only it's worse.
In San Francisco, one in 11,000 residents is a billionaire. Now, there's one fewer.
Lexy Low's sugar daddy Jeff King dies as she injects him with heroin. Was it an accident? Murder? Bad drugs?
In HOT SHOT, it's up to public defenders Mike Daley & Rosie Fernandez to find the truth in the billionaire's club where everybody has something to hide.
It starts with a phone call on Christmas Eve. Jeff King, the founder of Silicon Valley’s hottest tech startup, was found dead in his mansion above Mission Dolores on San Francisco’s “Billionaires Row.” Lexy Low, a young woman he had met on a “sugar daddy” site, allegedly injected King with a lethal “hot shot” of heroin.
Or did she? Was it an accident? Or murder? In the tenth installment of New York Times bestselling author Sheldon Siegel’s iconic San Francisco series, it’s up to ex-spouses and Public Defenders Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez to find the truth.
King’s company, Y5K Technologies, is on the cusp of a widely anticipated IPO. In the media, King was portrayed as a visionary and a dedicated husband and father. In reality, Y5K had paid millions in to settle multiple sexual harassment claims. He was also a regular heroin user and frequent visitor to a popular strip club in San Francisco’s trendy South of Market neighborhood.
Lexy is a former wunderkind programmer for one of Silicon Valley’s most successful tech companies. She loses her job when she rebuffs the advances of her supervisor. Her life spirals downward after she becomes addicted to anti-depressants, pain-killers, and, ultimately, heroin. Unemployed and homeless, she supports her habit by hooking up with King using the nom de plume “Sexy Lexy.”
On a rainy night, King invites his senior management team, venture capitalists, and several young women to a party at his house. He also invites Lexy for an after-party. After the other guests leave, King and Lexy rendezvous in King’s bedroom, where Lexy injects King with high-powered heroin. Lexy claims that King provided the heroin. King’s people claim that Lexy brought it. The members of management—who detested King—used the bathroom where Lexy allegedly found the heroin. Did King leave it there? Did somebody from management? Or did Lexy bring it herself?
As Lexy’s case hurtles toward trial, Mike and Rosie race from the mansions of Billionaires Row to the venture capital firms on Sand Hill Road to the high-tech office parks in Palo Alto to find the elusive truth in Silicon Valley’s boys’ club where everybody has something to hide.
An intricate plot, likeable characters, powerful suspense, and a touch of humor are Sheldon Siegel’s hallmarks. In HOT SHOT, readers will discover once again why Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez have been called two of the most compelling characters in contemporary crime fiction.
HOT SHOT is the tenth book in the legal thriller series featuring Mike Daley & Rosie Fernandez.
In San Francisco, one in 11,000 residents is a billionaire. Now, there's one fewer.
Lexy Low's sugar daddy Jeff King dies as she injects him with heroin. Was it an accident? Murder? Bad drugs?
In HOT SHOT, it's up to public defenders Mike Daley & Rosie Fernandez to find the truth in the billionaire's club where everybody has something to hide.
It starts with a phone call on Christmas Eve. Jeff King, the founder of Silicon Valley’s hottest tech startup, was found dead in his mansion above Mission Dolores on San Francisco’s “Billionaires Row.” Lexy Low, a young woman he had met on a “sugar daddy” site, allegedly injected King with a lethal “hot shot” of heroin.
Or did she? Was it an accident? Or murder? In the tenth installment of New York Times bestselling author Sheldon Siegel’s iconic San Francisco series, it’s up to ex-spouses and Public Defenders Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez to find the truth.
King’s company, Y5K Technologies, is on the cusp of a widely anticipated IPO. In the media, King was portrayed as a visionary and a dedicated husband and father. In reality, Y5K had paid millions in to settle multiple sexual harassment claims. He was also a regular heroin user and frequent visitor to a popular strip club in San Francisco’s trendy South of Market neighborhood.
Lexy is a former wunderkind programmer for one of Silicon Valley’s most successful tech companies. She loses her job when she rebuffs the advances of her supervisor. Her life spirals downward after she becomes addicted to anti-depressants, pain-killers, and, ultimately, heroin. Unemployed and homeless, she supports her habit by hooking up with King using the nom de plume “Sexy Lexy.”
On a rainy night, King invites his senior management team, venture capitalists, and several young women to a party at his house. He also invites Lexy for an after-party. After the other guests leave, King and Lexy rendezvous in King’s bedroom, where Lexy injects King with high-powered heroin. Lexy claims that King provided the heroin. King’s people claim that Lexy brought it. The members of management—who detested King—used the bathroom where Lexy allegedly found the heroin. Did King leave it there? Did somebody from management? Or did Lexy bring it herself?
As Lexy’s case hurtles toward trial, Mike and Rosie race from the mansions of Billionaires Row to the venture capital firms on Sand Hill Road to the high-tech office parks in Palo Alto to find the elusive truth in Silicon Valley’s boys’ club where everybody has something to hide.
An intricate plot, likeable characters, powerful suspense, and a touch of humor are Sheldon Siegel’s hallmarks. In HOT SHOT, readers will discover once again why Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez have been called two of the most compelling characters in contemporary crime fiction.
HOT SHOT is the tenth book in the legal thriller series featuring Mike Daley & Rosie Fernandez.
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First published May 14, 2019
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About the author
Sheldon Siegel
65 books506 followersSheldon Siegel is a New York Times Bestselling novelist and author best known for his works of modern legal courtroom drama.
Siegel was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and later went on to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an Accounting major. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley in 1983. He has been in private practice in San Francisco, California for over twenty years and specializes in corporate and securities law with the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.
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* Mike Daley Mystery
Siegel was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and later went on to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an Accounting major. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley in 1983. He has been in private practice in San Francisco, California for over twenty years and specializes in corporate and securities law with the law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.
Series:
* Mike Daley Mystery
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July 12, 2020
4 stars for book 10 in this enjoyable legal mystery series. I have read every one in order, but they can be read as standalones. In this book, Mike Daley , as co head of the Public Defender Felony division, decides to step away from his administrative duties and serve as lead counsel defending Alexa "Lexy" Low. Lexy is accused of 1st degree murder. There is video of her administering an injection of 100% pure heroin into the victim, Jeff King, billionaire founder of Y5K Technologies.
Mike's co counsel is Nadezhda "Nady" Nikonova, an excellent lawyer in the PD office. They have their work cut out for them, as Lexy has a website, "Sexy Lexy" advertising her availability for sex.
She lives on the street and has no money except 5k seized by the police as evidence in the alleged murder.
Mike is assisted by Rosie Fernandez, his boss, ex wife and significant other in preparing for the trial. He also hires his brother Pete, a private investigator, to find dirt on everybody at King's house the night of his death. There are many twists and turns as Mike's team uncovers multiple suspects.
I borrowed this book from a friend.
My wife also likes this series and she is now reading book 8, Felony Murder Rule
Mike's co counsel is Nadezhda "Nady" Nikonova, an excellent lawyer in the PD office. They have their work cut out for them, as Lexy has a website, "Sexy Lexy" advertising her availability for sex.
She lives on the street and has no money except 5k seized by the police as evidence in the alleged murder.
Mike is assisted by Rosie Fernandez, his boss, ex wife and significant other in preparing for the trial. He also hires his brother Pete, a private investigator, to find dirt on everybody at King's house the night of his death. There are many twists and turns as Mike's team uncovers multiple suspects.
I borrowed this book from a friend.
My wife also likes this series and she is now reading book 8, Felony Murder Rule
February 20, 2020
I am still on a good role reading good books lol. This was a hard book for me to rate. If this was not the tenth book in the series that I was reading and I was new to the series then it would get three stars. The main characters were good again and all their relatives and friends but the main suspect was a weak character. I thought this case compared to his other cases in the series was a weak one. It moved at a decent pace but seemed to get bogged down sometimes and also seemed like it was a padded story. It was a just a meah case. I think he had a good idea but did not know how to really run with it. I gave it 4 stars because of all the regular characters, the dialogue and it felt good like a worn shoe. I do say give it a spin but it is not the best book in the series-looking forward to the next one and do not age Rosie and Mike so fast.
May 11, 2019
First Sentence: The twinkling Christmas lights strung along the pinewood bar reflected in the gregarious barkeep's eyes.
Jeff King is a billionaire, CEO, and founder of the soon-to-go-public high-tech company Y5K. After a party at his house breaks up, Jeff King, goes to his bedroom and dies from a hot shot of heroin. The police have a video and there's no question that the shot was injected by Alexa Low, a woman who works through an app called "Love Goddess" being run by Mike's daughter. After hiring Mike and Rosie's firm, she admits she administered the shot, but that the heroin had been purchased by King as was always their arrangement. Now it's up to Mike to prove Alexa innocent due to King having bought the bad stuff, or that someone attending the party tampered or replaced the heroin with the killer dope. Can he convince the jury?
It's nice to have a good introduction to each of the characters, in Mike's circle of family and friends. Even better is the introduction of the suspect Alexa. We learn her background and the circumstances which caused her to be where she is in life. Siegel makes her a real, three-dimensional person without judging her. He also paints an ugly, and most likely very realistic, picture of the high-tech wealthy.
Although the frequent injections of Mike's thoughts may seem distracting, they also provide a realistic look at the difference between what one, especially an attorney, may say, and what one may think. Mike is an interesting character; an ex-priest, divorced from Rosie, but with benefits, and a father. Nady, an associate lawyer, is someone of whom one wants to see more. She's smart, capable, and no nonsense.
The balance between Mike's personal and professional life is well done. It makes the characters relatable and provides realism to the story.
It's really fascinating to see, step-by-step, the legal process at work. Siegel makes the process clear and understandable, while still managing to make it exciting. There is an interesting observation on our addiction to technology'—"You don't need Google or an iPhone." "Or ninety-nine percent of the stuff that we buy, Mike. But we think we do. Technology allows us to do things faster and cheaper, but it hasn't fundamentally changed what we want—things that make our lives easier, enhance our productivity, and entertain us." And make you a ton of money. In other words, it delights us."
"Hot Shot is a very good legal thriller. Perhaps the best part is its satisfactory yet realistic ending.
HOT SHOT (LegMys-Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez-San Francisco-Contemp) - VG
Siegel, Sheldon – 10th in series
Sheldon M. Siegel, Inc. – May 2019
Jeff King is a billionaire, CEO, and founder of the soon-to-go-public high-tech company Y5K. After a party at his house breaks up, Jeff King, goes to his bedroom and dies from a hot shot of heroin. The police have a video and there's no question that the shot was injected by Alexa Low, a woman who works through an app called "Love Goddess" being run by Mike's daughter. After hiring Mike and Rosie's firm, she admits she administered the shot, but that the heroin had been purchased by King as was always their arrangement. Now it's up to Mike to prove Alexa innocent due to King having bought the bad stuff, or that someone attending the party tampered or replaced the heroin with the killer dope. Can he convince the jury?
It's nice to have a good introduction to each of the characters, in Mike's circle of family and friends. Even better is the introduction of the suspect Alexa. We learn her background and the circumstances which caused her to be where she is in life. Siegel makes her a real, three-dimensional person without judging her. He also paints an ugly, and most likely very realistic, picture of the high-tech wealthy.
Although the frequent injections of Mike's thoughts may seem distracting, they also provide a realistic look at the difference between what one, especially an attorney, may say, and what one may think. Mike is an interesting character; an ex-priest, divorced from Rosie, but with benefits, and a father. Nady, an associate lawyer, is someone of whom one wants to see more. She's smart, capable, and no nonsense.
The balance between Mike's personal and professional life is well done. It makes the characters relatable and provides realism to the story.
It's really fascinating to see, step-by-step, the legal process at work. Siegel makes the process clear and understandable, while still managing to make it exciting. There is an interesting observation on our addiction to technology'—"You don't need Google or an iPhone." "Or ninety-nine percent of the stuff that we buy, Mike. But we think we do. Technology allows us to do things faster and cheaper, but it hasn't fundamentally changed what we want—things that make our lives easier, enhance our productivity, and entertain us." And make you a ton of money. In other words, it delights us."
"Hot Shot is a very good legal thriller. Perhaps the best part is its satisfactory yet realistic ending.
HOT SHOT (LegMys-Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez-San Francisco-Contemp) - VG
Siegel, Sheldon – 10th in series
Sheldon M. Siegel, Inc. – May 2019
August 2, 2019
A solid entry in the Daley/Fernandez mystery series. Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez seem to have settled into stable and workable, albeit unconventional, relationship. So, this book is focused mainly on the case at hand. Mike has the task of defending a homeless addict who is accused of killing her "sugar daddy". We know that she gave him the lethal injection that took his life, what we don't know, and Mike has to uncover, is did she mean to kill him, or did someone else orchestrate the scenario. I liked the story. The writing was good and consistent with what I have come to expect from Sheldon. As I was waiting for the pieces to come together and the mystery to resolved, I had a few random thoughts. What if someone was trying to kill Lexi and not the arrogant Silicon Valley entrepreneur? No one in the book even considered that scenario. I think it would have made for a really interesting twist. And even though the dealer that Lexi bought H from outside the BART station claimed he only sold the "good stuff", can you really buy 2 doses of almost pure H for $50. I thought it strange that no one ever even tried to put a price tag on the doses of pure H that came from the bathroom. And my last random thought is that I'd really like to read a book that centers on one of the PIs referenced in this book. Any one of them would make a great central character in a spin off series.
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December 30, 2024
I would recommend, it’s a good read
I give 5 because Mr. Siegel is a great writer. His writing is 99% errors free. His books are slow paced books and read so smoothly. I love how he developed his characters especially Nick Hanson because he got to be close to 100 yrs old. But I love the fact that all his books stick with the same characters, and he keeps his characters limited to a few new characters, so the story seems familiar. I don’t have to flip flop between pages trying to remember who is who. I like this author penmanship but I’m a fast paced reader. I loved actions more so than anything. I like to read a book in a maximum of two days but I’m having problems reading this series. I get so bored reading them. It’s taking me way too long reading them. In my opinion, the storyline and plot are too monotonous. I started this book and for 9 days, I didn’t have the desire to read and finish it. I read another author before I decided to finish this book. By me being the kind of reader who like to complete tasks, I will continue to read all the book in this series. I appreciate all authors who share their stories with us. I applaud them all. It’s just that sometimes the reader and the author penmanship doesn’t click, that’s all.
I give 5 because Mr. Siegel is a great writer. His writing is 99% errors free. His books are slow paced books and read so smoothly. I love how he developed his characters especially Nick Hanson because he got to be close to 100 yrs old. But I love the fact that all his books stick with the same characters, and he keeps his characters limited to a few new characters, so the story seems familiar. I don’t have to flip flop between pages trying to remember who is who. I like this author penmanship but I’m a fast paced reader. I loved actions more so than anything. I like to read a book in a maximum of two days but I’m having problems reading this series. I get so bored reading them. It’s taking me way too long reading them. In my opinion, the storyline and plot are too monotonous. I started this book and for 9 days, I didn’t have the desire to read and finish it. I read another author before I decided to finish this book. By me being the kind of reader who like to complete tasks, I will continue to read all the book in this series. I appreciate all authors who share their stories with us. I applaud them all. It’s just that sometimes the reader and the author penmanship doesn’t click, that’s all.
June 26, 2020
I've now read all 11 of the Mike and Rosie novels published so far, including The Dreamer. The author has told me to expect a 12th book early next year, and I'm looking forward to it.
I like these novels because the characters are engaging and I always want to know more about them including the opposing lawyers, the judges, and several continuing characters, including family members. It's been fun to "watch" Rosie and Mike's two kids grow up.
The accused in their cases tend to be underdogs, and for me this adds to the enjoyment. Most of the time Mike and Rosie seem to have little to work with in their defense, but along with Mike's PI brother Mike they seem to pull something out of a hat at the last minute.
Although any of these books can stand alone, I think it's best to read these books in order to observe the evolution of the characters and the plots. Yes, the stories are a bit formulaic, but so what? It's the nature of the beast in this genre.
I like these novels because the characters are engaging and I always want to know more about them including the opposing lawyers, the judges, and several continuing characters, including family members. It's been fun to "watch" Rosie and Mike's two kids grow up.
The accused in their cases tend to be underdogs, and for me this adds to the enjoyment. Most of the time Mike and Rosie seem to have little to work with in their defense, but along with Mike's PI brother Mike they seem to pull something out of a hat at the last minute.
Although any of these books can stand alone, I think it's best to read these books in order to observe the evolution of the characters and the plots. Yes, the stories are a bit formulaic, but so what? It's the nature of the beast in this genre.
August 16, 2019
Mike and Nady take on the case of Sexy Lexy, accused of murdering a guy she met on a hookup site for rich older men. She’s a heroin addict, but is adamant she didn’t provide him with the heroin that killed him.
Traipsing through questioning the management team of the decedent’s company, a bunch of mysoginistic jerks, any one of them could have planted the heroin.
I love the characters, Pete the PI, Kaela Joy, another PI, Rosie and her Mom, Mike’s daughter Grace, et al.
Great moments in court, and even though the defendant wasn’t my favourite person, there were certainly other people I disliked more, including the victim.
This is an excellent series, with a balance of family, scenic San Francisco, mystery and adventure. More Daley and Fernandez!
KU
Traipsing through questioning the management team of the decedent’s company, a bunch of mysoginistic jerks, any one of them could have planted the heroin.
I love the characters, Pete the PI, Kaela Joy, another PI, Rosie and her Mom, Mike’s daughter Grace, et al.
Great moments in court, and even though the defendant wasn’t my favourite person, there were certainly other people I disliked more, including the victim.
This is an excellent series, with a balance of family, scenic San Francisco, mystery and adventure. More Daley and Fernandez!
KU
August 16, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. Initially, I decided to read it because I met Sheldon Siegel at a writer's conference and he was just an awesome, approachable, funny guy. And he is coming to a local bookstore this weekend to discuss this book and go out to dinner with the book club afterwards, which is just pretty cool. So, of course, I wanted to read this book before sitting with him to discuss it.
I REALLY enjoyed it. I live in Silicon Valley, so I appreciate all of the references to living here. The characters are interesting and well-developed. It's fast-paced and no-nonsense. In fact, I just started Special Circumstances, which is the first book of the Mike and Rosie series.
Give it a try!
I REALLY enjoyed it. I live in Silicon Valley, so I appreciate all of the references to living here. The characters are interesting and well-developed. It's fast-paced and no-nonsense. In fact, I just started Special Circumstances, which is the first book of the Mike and Rosie series.
Give it a try!
February 11, 2020
Annoying asides
I have read a couple of Mr Siegel’s book but some time ago. I had forgotten how his character delivers asides in italics when speaking. This had got to the point where nearly every conversation is preceded by these ‘thoughts.’ They add little to the conversation or plot and detract from the flow of the story and are very annoying. Also I find the practice of authors adding the first couple of chapters of their next book at the end of the the one I have purchased misleading as this one finished at 90 odd % . Not bad if you only paid 99 p but a bit of a con if you pay full price. The plot itself was also a bit weak and it seemed it had only been chosen as it is on trend at the moment.
I have read a couple of Mr Siegel’s book but some time ago. I had forgotten how his character delivers asides in italics when speaking. This had got to the point where nearly every conversation is preceded by these ‘thoughts.’ They add little to the conversation or plot and detract from the flow of the story and are very annoying. Also I find the practice of authors adding the first couple of chapters of their next book at the end of the the one I have purchased misleading as this one finished at 90 odd % . Not bad if you only paid 99 p but a bit of a con if you pay full price. The plot itself was also a bit weak and it seemed it had only been chosen as it is on trend at the moment.
April 28, 2022
It’s 10th installment of the Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez serie. The plot starts with Jeff King , billionaire, CEO, and founder of the soon-to-go-public high-tech company Y5K and is … dead from a hot shot of heroin. There's no question the shot was injected by Alexa Low. She admits to administering the shot but claims the heroin had been purchased by King. Now it's up to Mike to prove Alexa innocent of murder.
"Hot Shot" by itself is a very good legal thriller. One will appreciate its very satisfactory yet realistic ending. However, to me it seems like it’s a formula. Siegel seems to write always the same type of legal drama. As a stand alone book, I would give it at least 4 stars. However as it is, I drop one star. A will wait a little bit to read other installments.
"Hot Shot" by itself is a very good legal thriller. One will appreciate its very satisfactory yet realistic ending. However, to me it seems like it’s a formula. Siegel seems to write always the same type of legal drama. As a stand alone book, I would give it at least 4 stars. However as it is, I drop one star. A will wait a little bit to read other installments.
June 25, 2022
Hot shot is quite literally about a hot shot…of heroine. Typically I think of those two words as a person not a drug, but I suppose it’s both in this read. A hot shot died immediately after a hot shot of smack was injected into his arm. You get what i’m saying.
It was up to Mike, Pete, Nady, Nick the Dick, and the rest of the defense team’s entourage to find the defendant innocent it to get her a lighter sentence.
Grace is now 20 (she was 19 in the previous 2 books and 16 in A Perfect Alibi, yet Tommy was 4, 10, and 14 in the past few books. I guess women do age slower than men. Lol.) and has her own entrepreneurial job that has her making quite a bit of money.
Next book is the 11th of this 13 book series and it is called The Dreamer.
It was up to Mike, Pete, Nady, Nick the Dick, and the rest of the defense team’s entourage to find the defendant innocent it to get her a lighter sentence.
Grace is now 20 (she was 19 in the previous 2 books and 16 in A Perfect Alibi, yet Tommy was 4, 10, and 14 in the past few books. I guess women do age slower than men. Lol.) and has her own entrepreneurial job that has her making quite a bit of money.
Next book is the 11th of this 13 book series and it is called The Dreamer.
June 29, 2019
Driven by the the MeToo Movement
It is always a treat to get another addition to the Rosie and Mike series. Siegel just keeps getting better with each book. His ability to deal with matters of law along with family issues hit all the right buttons. The dialogue and trials are realistic and compelling.
When the head of a tech company dies prior to a planned IPO, blame falls on an addict he met on a web site for mature adults. The CEO was a drug and sex addict with numerous complaints filed against him for his behavior. Lots of people could have wanted him dead and had opportunity and means. So who was really responsible?
It is always a treat to get another addition to the Rosie and Mike series. Siegel just keeps getting better with each book. His ability to deal with matters of law along with family issues hit all the right buttons. The dialogue and trials are realistic and compelling.
When the head of a tech company dies prior to a planned IPO, blame falls on an addict he met on a web site for mature adults. The CEO was a drug and sex addict with numerous complaints filed against him for his behavior. Lots of people could have wanted him dead and had opportunity and means. So who was really responsible?
December 16, 2019
Mike, Rosie, Nady & Pete take on the case of Lexy Low. She pushes for a quick trial, that she was not guilty of the death billionaire Jeff King. A guy that used other people to get what he wanted. A guy that nobody like, the money from the company they did, This goes into the seeder side of parties at one of his house, and using women to come. A trail that brings out that all of the witness were guilty of shady, things, but pretended not to because of the money. They have their work cut out for them, would the jury believe her, and the testimony heard. Good book for those that like court room drama and lawyers figuring out how to get evidence or people to talk.
January 14, 2020
Sex, drugs, and Silicon Valley tech -- oh, my!
There are few questions about the facts of the case: Mike Daley's client, Alexa Low, is caught on videotape "cooking" heroin, preparing a syringe, and injecting techie billionaire Jeff King with it. Moments later, King is dead, and Lexy looks like she's trying to flee the scene with a purse full of money....
The plot of HOT SHOT is too complex to summarize briefly. However, Sheldon Siegel and his creations, Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez, once again display their expertise in the twists and turns of San Francisco's streets and California law.
There are few questions about the facts of the case: Mike Daley's client, Alexa Low, is caught on videotape "cooking" heroin, preparing a syringe, and injecting techie billionaire Jeff King with it. Moments later, King is dead, and Lexy looks like she's trying to flee the scene with a purse full of money....
The plot of HOT SHOT is too complex to summarize briefly. However, Sheldon Siegel and his creations, Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez, once again display their expertise in the twists and turns of San Francisco's streets and California law.
July 22, 2020
Another Daley/ Fernandez classic from author Sheldon Siegel. All ten books in series to date have been really good reads. I read, "Hot Shot", in basically just two sittings. No, I didn't guess the correct killer this time. Siegel's law series books are different mysteries than what most suspense writers usually put out. The characters are very well defined. It's good to root for a solid team of protagonists even though their client is pretty much a zero. There are plenty of suspects in, "Hot Shot", that are amoral enough to be the killer. At just over 300 pages (Kindle) this is a can't miss read in a can't miss series. Check it out !
April 30, 2023
Siegel’s 10th offering in his Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez legal mystery series has the firm defending Lexy Low from murdering the man that was paying her for sex. Apparently, Silicon Valley mogul Jeff King liked to have his sex while high on heroin and that involved having Lexy inject him with the drug. But on this occasion, the heroin was 97% pure and caused Jeff to have a heart attack. Lexy claims that she is innocent [of course].
Mike and Rosie have their work cut out for them. There are oodles of video available from the mogul’s house and neither King nor Lexy Low are particularly appealing characters. As always, Siegel offers his trademark intricate plot with a touch of humor.
Mike and Rosie have their work cut out for them. There are oodles of video available from the mogul’s house and neither King nor Lexy Low are particularly appealing characters. As always, Siegel offers his trademark intricate plot with a touch of humor.
February 16, 2024
Well, another 9 books have passed since my last review of this series, and unfortunately, I have come to the end of the road. I'm sincerely hoping that there will be more, and feel that the ending intimates that there will be.
Each book is a different case, and I just love the dynamic between the characters. Mike is one of those lawyers, where if he feels that his client is innocent, he goes above and beyond to find something or someone to prove their innocence. With his PI brother Pete, they are an unstoppable force. I love the balance between professional and personal and really feel that the reader gets entrenched and becomes one them.
I can't wait for more of this series.
Each book is a different case, and I just love the dynamic between the characters. Mike is one of those lawyers, where if he feels that his client is innocent, he goes above and beyond to find something or someone to prove their innocence. With his PI brother Pete, they are an unstoppable force. I love the balance between professional and personal and really feel that the reader gets entrenched and becomes one them.
I can't wait for more of this series.
May 26, 2019
Love this series! Mike Daley takes on a difficult case when a young woman is arrested for murdering a wealthy man. Didn't matter that the guy was a louse and a sex addict. He'd given the woman five thousand dollars and she was recorded shooting him up with heroin. It was a regular occurrence for him only this time he had a heart attack and died. Mike has to work up a defense the jury will buy in order to keep her from being put away for life.
Always look forward to the next installment in Mike Daley's life. This was another winner.
Always look forward to the next installment in Mike Daley's life. This was another winner.
June 3, 2019
Another great book from one of my favorite authors
If you've never read a novel by Sheldon Siegel, I highly recommend all of them. Do yourself a favor and start with the first one. It's fun to watch the characters develop over the years.
If you have read one of his novels, then you already know what's in store here from Mr Siegel. He is simply the best in legal thrillers.
As in all his books, this one combines loveable characters, an engrossing plot and a delightful writing style. Every minute spent reading his books is 60 well-spent seconds.
If you've never read a novel by Sheldon Siegel, I highly recommend all of them. Do yourself a favor and start with the first one. It's fun to watch the characters develop over the years.
If you have read one of his novels, then you already know what's in store here from Mr Siegel. He is simply the best in legal thrillers.
As in all his books, this one combines loveable characters, an engrossing plot and a delightful writing style. Every minute spent reading his books is 60 well-spent seconds.
August 21, 2023
You would not think that the pubic defender's office would be involved in the murder to a high-tech entrepreneur, but this novel shows the underside of the tech world. Fortunes are made and lost, women struggled to make it through the boy's network (getting better now), and people are people in the end, full of failings and desires for success.
Mike does a better job in this one letting his brother and PI Pete take on the sketchier stuff, and Rosie, as always, is behind the scenes with advice as he navigates another challenging case.
Mike does a better job in this one letting his brother and PI Pete take on the sketchier stuff, and Rosie, as always, is behind the scenes with advice as he navigates another challenging case.
September 25, 2025
Lexy Low, a high-priced call girl, is accused of murdering her billionaire client, Jeff King, by giving him a "hot shot" of almost pure heroin at a party attended by several corporate big wigs in King's firm. With little money and no future prospects, Lexy appears at the Public Defender's office seeking counsel. Of course, Mike Daley makes himself available to take on the defense. And of course, the evidence is firmly stacked against his client, causing Daley to pull out all stops to try to prove Lexy innocent. Another great story in this terrific series.
June 8, 2019
I love all the books in this series. This I loved a little more because it was so realistic! The portrayal of the tech industry, the misogyny of the boys club that lie within many of them, the online dating and sex sites that populate the internet, and I really enjoyed that Mike and Rosie never lose their dynamic, despite getting older and the world getting uglier. You simply can't go wrong with Sheldon Siegel.
July 22, 2019
First time reading this series about A Couple in San Francisco that were married and work together in the Public Defenders Office. They are still a couple despite being divorced. This story was well written and developed it was about the Rich and powerful people in the Tech Industry and how they received special treatment because of their wealth. The ending was awesome and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
February 26, 2020
Another Home Run!
I have read all of the Rosie / Mike series and don't think I have a favorite....other than it always seems the last one I read is the new favorite. Sheldon Siegel keeps all the characters fresh and also getting older like all of us and the stories continue to be timely and up to date. If you don't know Rosie and Mike get Special Circumstances and then read in order.....you will be happy you did.
I have read all of the Rosie / Mike series and don't think I have a favorite....other than it always seems the last one I read is the new favorite. Sheldon Siegel keeps all the characters fresh and also getting older like all of us and the stories continue to be timely and up to date. If you don't know Rosie and Mike get Special Circumstances and then read in order.....you will be happy you did.
January 29, 2024
Loved this book, as I do all Sheldon Siegel books. As a born & raised San Franciscan, I adore all of the references to the local spots so much so that I test my own memory of those streets & places. Any local will love these books just for the many SF references. Though the ending was unexpected, it was a little of a let down for me - jury states decision and that's it. Still, I will always read any of Siegel's books. They never disappoint.
May 26, 2019
Was worth the wait. Love the characters of Mike and Rosie. Can't believe their children are grown ups. Can't wait for the next installment. I love the way the courtroom drama is described. Makes you feel like you are right there with them.
Highly recommended. Can't wait for the next book.
I will definitely tell my friends to buy this book.
Loved it.
Highly recommended. Can't wait for the next book.
I will definitely tell my friends to buy this book.
Loved it.
June 15, 2019
I adore this series. Since it’s the tenth novel in the series I’m certainly familiar with the main characters. And this book really delivers. Once again San Francisco is a major player. And the world of Silicon Valley tech billionaires offers a ripe setting. Interesting legal case. I’d definitely recommend it.
June 16, 2019
Another winner from Sheldon Siegel
Sheldon Siegel has always been one of my favorite legal thriller writers. His backgrounds are set in two of my favorite cities, San Francisco and Chicago, and his characters are so very down to earth. Plus, his digital manuscripts are always uploaded well proofed and don't have typos, which makes for more enjoyable reading!
Sheldon Siegel has always been one of my favorite legal thriller writers. His backgrounds are set in two of my favorite cities, San Francisco and Chicago, and his characters are so very down to earth. Plus, his digital manuscripts are always uploaded well proofed and don't have typos, which makes for more enjoyable reading!
June 25, 2019
I was thrilled when I saw a new release in the Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez saga.
I've read them all and loved them so much I'm going to reread the first one again.
Great character development, funny dialogue and I love the first person point of view (especially the way the author uses italics to specify what the main character really thinks).
I hope the series continues.
I've read them all and loved them so much I'm going to reread the first one again.
Great character development, funny dialogue and I love the first person point of view (especially the way the author uses italics to specify what the main character really thinks).
I hope the series continues.
August 14, 2019
Excellent as always
I really enjoy reading each of the Mike and Rosie novels.The characters all all so real and relatable.Over time getting to know the families and their histories is like visiting with old friends with each new book.Plus there's always a lot of tension and a twist at the end.
I really enjoy reading each of the Mike and Rosie novels.The characters all all so real and relatable.Over time getting to know the families and their histories is like visiting with old friends with each new book.Plus there's always a lot of tension and a twist at the end.
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