Never Plead Guilty

Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez Legal Thriller, Book 17

By: Sheldon Siegel

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

A lawyer is dead. A homeless man is accused. And the truth is buried where no one wants to look.

When a high-powered attorney is found brutally murdered in the driveway of his Marina District mansion, all eyes turn to Freddie Alvarez, a homeless heroin addict caught at the scene. The evidence against him seems airtight, and the city demands justice. But when Freddie insists he’s innocent, San Francisco Public Defenders Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez are called to take on a case that will push them to their limits.

In a city where the rich protect their own and the poor are disposable, the line between guilt and innocence is razor-thin.

With the trial just days away, Mike and Rosie dive into a frantic investigation, joined by Deputy PD Nady Nikonova and Mike’s PI brother, Pete. Their search for the truth takes them from the opulent homes and exclusive nightclubs of San Francisco’s elite to the grim, forgotten corners of the City’s homeless encampments.

As the clock ticks down, the pressure intensifies. Every witness has something to hide. Every clue leads to more questions. One wrong move could cost Freddie his life—and destroy Mike and Rosie’s careers, their reputations, and their future.

In NEVER PLEAD GUILTY, the 17th electrifying installment of Sheldon Siegel’s bestselling series, the stakes have never been higher. Packed with relentless twists and Siegel’s signature courtroom drama, this is a legal thriller that will keep you guessing until the final verdict. For Mike and Rosie, this isn’t just another case—it’s a fight for justice in a world where the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.

©2025 Sheldon M. Siegel, Inc (P)2025 Sheldon M. Siegel, Inc

Awesome Continuation of Characters

Love the story and continued character development of the main characters along with court room scene that is always riveting!

Never Plead Guilty

As more stories come out about those who are found guilty when there is no evidence, Sheldon Siegel tells a great story how a top rate defense attorney can prove his client’s innocence with many obstacles from the prosecution in his way. This was a story hard to put down.

Another great story number 17

Every year I look forward with hope and anticipation of Sheldon Siegel gift to us
I think so many audible listeners are invested in Rosie and Mike and believe we know them and love them and their families and go workers
They become friends and families to us
Thank you Sheldon for your brilliant story telling I wish you good health and hopefully will hear from you next year !

Good story

Love the character development and always like when the good guys come out on top

Do not binge listen to this series!

If you're considering the Daley and Fernandez book series by Sheldon Siegel on Audible, it's important to know what to expect, especially if you plan to binge listen through all 17 titles.

From my experience, books 6 through 17 in the series become extremely repetitive, both in plot and character development. Many scenes, character actions, and even the dialogue start to feel very familiar, as if they are recycled from earlier installments. This repetition means that much of what you hear in one book you will hear again in the next.

Listening to these later books is a bit like watching a television series where half of each episode is spent reintroducing basic character information and background—details you already know if you've been following along. While this might make sense for readers who pick up a book after a long break (since books aren't released as quickly as TV episodes), it creates a tedious experience for listeners who consume the series back-to-back.

I binge listened to the entire series, and the repetition became overwhelming and diminished my enjoyment. For Audible listeners, I recommend against binge listening books 6 through 17. Instead, consider spacing out your listening or exploring other series in between to keep things fresh and engaging.

Sheldon Siegel’s Daley and Fernandez series has its strengths, especially in the earlier titles, but if you value variety and new developments in each installment, be aware that the later books may not deliver that experience. This advice is meant to help fellow Audible listeners make informed choices and get the most enjoyment from their listening time.