Last Call
Last Call by Sheldon Siegel, published by Sheldon M. Siegel, Incorporated on January 5, 2022, is a mystery novel that unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco. The story begins with an unexpected call to Mike Daley from his uncle, Big John Dunleavy, who discovers the body of police officer Eddie Corcoran outside his bar, accompanied by a bloody knife. As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Corcoran’s troubled life, marked by personal and professional turmoil, complicates the case, with all evidence pointing towards Big John’s grandson, Joey.
In this thirteenth installment of Siegel’s series, readers will follow Mike, along with his ex-wife Rosie and brother Pete, as they navigate the city’s diverse neighborhoods in search of the truth. The narrative explores themes of justice and the complexities of familial loyalty against a backdrop of police procedural elements and legal intrigue. With 308 pages, this edition presents a blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling, characteristic of Siegel’s work, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding mystery before the last call is made.
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A bar. A body. A bloody knife.
Mike wasn’t expecting the early-morning call from his 86-year-old uncle. Big John Dunleavy arrived at his namesake bar to find the body of San Francisco police officer Eddie Corcoran in the alley, a bloody knife at his side.
Corcoran was a tough cop whose life went off the rails after his partner was killed two years earlier. Infidelity and alcohol abuse led his wife to file for divorce. Excessive force and harassment while arresting drug dealers and the homeless resulted in his recent suspension from the force. Corcoran was on the verge of permanently losing his job, custody of his children and everything. He didn’t think he’d lose his life.
All signs point to Big John’s grandson Joey as the killer. Witnesses reported that Joey and the cop argued at the bar shortly before last call. The alleged murder weapon is Joey’s Boy Scout knife. The only fingerprints are his.
Big John begs Mike to represent Joey. Mike and his team of ex-wife/boss (Rosie) and brother/P.I. (Pete) embark on a desperate search for the truth that takes them around San Francisco — from the foggy streets of the Sunset to the colorful corners of the Mission to the homeless encampments in Golden Gate Park to the drug-infested hotels in the Tenderloin.
Can they find justice for Joey before the bars close?
LAST CALL is the thirteenth installment of Sheldon Siegel’s New York Times bestseling series featuring San Francisco attorneys Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez. An intricate plot, engaging characters, powerful suspense, and a touch of humor are Siegel’s hallmarks. In LAST CALL, readers will discover once again why Mike and Rosie are two of the most compelling characters in contemporary crime fiction.
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