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Suzy's Case: A Novel

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This wild ride of a debut thriller is packed with insider details that reveal the fascinating world of a New York lawyer who’ll stop at nothing to secure justice. Introducing Tug Wyler, a dogged and irreverent New York City personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. He is as at home on the streets as he is in the courtroom, and larger than life in both places. Once...more This wild ride of a debut thriller is packed with insider details that reveal the fascinating world of a New York lawyer who’ll stop at nothing to secure justice. Introducing Tug Wyler, a dogged and irreverent New York City personal injury and medical malpractice attorney. He is as at home on the streets as he is in the courtroom, and larger than life in both places. Once you’ve met him, you won’t ever forget him.

When Henry Benson, a high-profile criminal lawyer known for his unsavory clients, recruits Tug to take over a long-pending multimillion-dollar lawsuit representing a tragically brain-damaged child, his instructions are clear: get us out of it; there is no case. Yet the moment Tug meets the disabled but gallant little Suzy Williams and June, her beautiful, resourceful mother, all bets are off.

With an offbeat, self-mocking style, Tug Wyler’s a far cry from your ordinary lawyer. Unswerving in his dedication to his mostly disadvantaged clients, he understands only too well how badly they need him with the system stacked against them. Tug is honest about his own shortcomings, many of them of the profoundly politically incorrect variety, and his personal catchphrase, handy in all situations, is “At least I admit it.”

When his passionate commitment to Suzy’s case thrusts him into a surreal, often violent sideshow, the ensuing danger only sharpens his obsession with learning what really happened to Suzy. Blending razor-sharp intuition, intellectual toughness, and endlessly creative legal brinkmanship, Tug determinedly works his way through a maze of well-kept secrets—encountering a cast of memorably eccentric characters along the way—to get to the truth.

Among the many fresh-to-the-genre pleasures of Suzy’s Case is its eye-opening portrait of the brutally tough world of medical malpractice law in New York City, an aggressive, very-big-bucks, winner-takes-all game in which lawyers relentlessly cut corners, deals—and throats.

With Andy Siegel as the expert guide to his daily home turf, that largely unseen medicolegal universe, where life—and death—always have a price, you’ll experience its addictive, risk-taking reality. The result is a stunning debut as gripping as it is unexpected, as rollicking as it is compassionate, revealing Andy Siegel to be a bright new voice of remarkable energy, wit, and style.(less)

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Published July 10th 2012 by Scribner

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Jul 10, 2012 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Poor Suzy. She is in the hospital fighting her body. She has sickle cell disease. It is where the sickle cells break apart and die, leaving the person with a shortage of red blood cells. Suzy's mother, June has been by Suzy's side every moment. The doctor comes to check on Suzy. The doctor leaves the room to talk to June when suddenly there is a scream. Suzy is in her bed looking like Linda Blair from the Exorcist. The next thing, Suzy is confined to a wheelchair for life. June filed a malpracti...more

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May 06, 2013 Andy rated it 5 of 5 stars

When a guy’s been practicing law in New York City for over twenty years and is about to publish his first novel, you don’t look at him and think, “Hey, at Great Neck North High School on Long Island, they kept him in remedial reading through eleventh grade.” But it’s true. There I was, meeting three times a week with about five other students in a classroom with a solid wooden door and a tiny window set up high to prevent nosy kids from sneaking a peek. The only problem was that, by junior year,...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Literary rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Tug Wyler is an opportunistic, self-serving lawyer. He has a self-depreciating personality that manifests in the relationships he chooses to keep himself involved in. For example, his wife is a selfish, bitchy woman who may or may not be cheating on him with her tennis instructor. Tug's paralegal, Lily, has the same type of personality as his wife. To be honest, I don't like either of these characters and wonder why Tug puts up with either of them.

June Williams is a very persisten...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, suspense-mystery, non-erotic

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Written in a quick, conversational style, Suzy’s Case is engaging and unpredictable. The main character, Tug Wyler, is an attorney – but hardly your garden variety type. In Suzy’s Case he hastily reveals himself as a quick-witted off-beat investigator. If anyone calls Wyler ‘Mr. Sensitivity’ you can be sure they are being sarcastic. He does – once in a while – let on that he can be a touch soft-hearted, but in the main he’s tough, sar...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Stormi (Lightning Book Promotions) rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book sounded sort of interesting but I wasn't really sure if I would like it or not but I decided to take a chance when asked to review it. It was surprising entertaining and witty, so I am glad I took a chance on it.

You can tell that the author knows his stuff in this book as he is an attorney an it really brings the personal injury law to life. Tug is one of those guys that you want on your side but you really better have a case because he might be gruff and loud mouthed, but he is honest...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Leslie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action, fiction, hope, horror, humor, legal-thriller, medical-thriller, mystery, romance, suspense

Article first published as Book Review: Suzy's Case by Andy Siegel on Blogcritics.

So many illnesses these days target the young. Many live a life that has no resemblance to that of most children, hospitals are their playgrounds and doctors and nurses their friends. But what happens when something goes wrong in these playgrounds, the results are generally more catastrophic.

In Suzy’s Case by Andy Siegel, you are taken into the life of a child that has suffered the worst and yet maintains a carefr...more Article first published as Book Review: Suzy's Case by Andy Siegel on Blogcritics.

So many illnesses these days target the young. Many live a life that has no resemblance to that of most children, hospitals are their playgrounds and doctors and nurses their friends. But what happens when something goes wrong in these playgrounds, the results are generally more catastrophic.

In Suzy’s Case by Andy Siegel, you are taken into the life of a child that has suffered the worst and yet maintains a carefree and happy attitude. Suzy is an amazing and wondrous child, a joy to be around.

We follow Tug Wyler, a personal injury and malpractice attorney, as he finds himself in a case that is six years old, with an expert that is not convinced of any wrong doing. Thinking he will easily be able to be recused from this case, he does not factor in the resilience of a strong and protective mother. Where she believes, he can only follow. Soon he is caught up in a case that is way beyond his understanding, and as he moves forward his own life is in jeopardy.

On the surface, everything is what it appears to be, but a bubbling cauldron of trouble is heating up. What really happened in that hospital six years before? Was Suzy really just another unfortunate statistic, or is it as her mom believes. There is certainly something foul that is beginning to surface, but can Tug grab and hold before it slips away?

Always a difficult feeling when dealing with children and stories that involve them to this extent, yet Siegel has handled it with great care and sensitivity. You grow to love Suzy in a way that is beyond the imagination. She becomes so real and a pulse that glows though the pages of the book. Her mother is a woman on a mission and will not allow even the smallest of stumbles. Sharp with a few unsavory connections, she is the catalyst that continues to guide the case forward. With so little proof of her claims, she nonetheless holds the cards to make this lawsuit break apart. Her love and fierceness remind you of that of a jungle cat, and she will not stop.

Tug is known for his ability to close cases, but he is also a maverick, often putting his own career in jeopardy to do the right thing. While his life often seems to spin out of control, he really has a handle on the true meaning of integrity. There is a veil of trust that circles him, and he does not always think before acting.
This is an unforgettable journey, a story of hope and horror. The characters are so real you come to believe in them. This is like reading the story behind the headlines, but with a personal stake in the outcome.

You are alternately charmed and horrified, but it is difficult to understand the truth. If you enjoy mystery and medical suspense, you will enjoy this work. Suzy’s Case would be a wonderful addition to your library. This would be a great book for a reading club creating dialogue and disbelief, a solid work worth mention. This has been one of my favorite books of the year.

This book was received free from the authors publicist. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.(less)

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Jul 19, 2012 Roberta rated it 4 of 5 stars

The pivotal event of SUZY’S CASE is presented with prologue in a simple, yet heart wrenching manner. Suzy is a sweet, precocious sickle cell anemia patient who suddenly takes a turn for the worse.

In chapter one the reader is fast forwarded a few years and introduced to personal injury attorney lawyer, Tug Wyler. Tug has been given Suzy’s case to tell her mother, that after an extended period of time, there really is no case since “experts” say that her severe brain damage and spastic condition...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Debra Martin rated it 5 of 5 stars

When Tug Wyler, a personal injury lawyer, agrees to take over a number of personal injury cases, originally handled by the unsavory criminal lawyer Henry Benson, he has no idea his world is going to be turned upside down and not in a good way. In the Benson stack of dubious injury cases is the tragic case of a brain-damaged child, Suzy, whose case has been lingering for over 6 years in litigation. Henry's instructions regarding this case: get rid of it. There is no case.

Tug is not so quick to di...more When Tug Wyler, a personal injury lawyer, agrees to take over a number of personal injury cases, originally handled by the unsavory criminal lawyer Henry Benson, he has no idea his world is going to be turned upside down and not in a good way. In the Benson stack of dubious injury cases is the tragic case of a brain-damaged child, Suzy, whose case has been lingering for over 6 years in litigation. Henry's instructions regarding this case: get rid of it. There is no case.

Tug is not so quick to dismiss the case out of hand and he starts down a road that will expose him to maze of well-kept secrets that will shock even him which is pretty hard to do considering his clientele. He meets with Suzy and her dedicated mother, June, and knows he will do everything in his power to help them. That child has been severely injured in the care of doctors, he's sure of it, but what he doesn't know is that by helping them, it will also endanger his own life and limb.

The story is told from Tug's offbeat and self-mocking point of view. I was immediately drawn into the story with his opening scene. Tug is standing before the Disciplinary Committee for refusing to zealously defend a client that he knows is bringing forward a fraudulent case. The dialogue is snappy and Tug never misses a beat and gets off with a mild sanction. He's one smart lawyer, but it's the actions between Tug and his wife and legal assistant that had me laughing out loud. He may be a brilliant lawyer, but he doesn't know a thing about handling women and that's exactly what makes the story so interesting. He's just a regular guy and his inner dialogue will keep you smiling. The story moves along a fast clip. You'll get to know Tug, one tough lawyer, who doesn't give up especially when he knows a client has been wronged and deserves compensation for their injuries.

If you enjoy legal thrillers, be sure to put this one on your "must read" list. I read the book in 2 sittings. Yes, it was that good. Highly recommended.

This book will be released on July 10, 2012.

This book was furnished by Scribner and Goldberg McDuffie Communications in exchange for a fair and honest review. Disclosure policy: http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/p...(less)

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Jul 22, 2012 Kristin (MyBookishWays Reviews) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Tug Wyler is a personal injury lawyer who has taken on cases for a high powered criminal attorney, Henry Benson. The problem is, part of the deal with taking these cases, is they’re sight unseen and more often than not put Tug in unenviable positions with his client. Usually these cases involve felons trying to commit insurance fraud, and Tug would rather get reprimanded by the Office of Professional Conduct than represent...more You may also read my review here: http://www.mybookishways.com/2012/07/...

Tug Wyler is a personal injury lawyer who has taken on cases for a high powered criminal attorney, Henry Benson. The problem is, part of the deal with taking these cases, is they’re sight unseen and more often than not put Tug in unenviable positions with his client. Usually these cases involve felons trying to commit insurance fraud, and Tug would rather get reprimanded by the Office of Professional Conduct than represent this kind of client. However, when Benson hands him Suzy Williams’ file, he has no idea that this will be a very different kind of case, one that he’ll want to see through, even if it destroys his career.

Suzy’s Case begins with the incident in the hospital that supposedly led to Suzy’s current condition, six years later. Suzy Williams has sickle cell anemia, which, through complications, has led to her current condition, which is severe cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia. Also, her intellectual development has been compromised, and she only functions at a 2 year old level. The intro read a bit awkwardly to me, but once we got past that and onto Tug’s narrative, I was pretty much hooked right away. Tug Wyler is middle aged, married with three kids, has a beautiful receptionist that’s been with him for 10 years (and takes none of his crap), and has an eye for the ladies (which he’ll never act on, but flirting is certainly not out of the question.) He’s also smart-mouthed, rather obnoxious, and funny as hell. You’d think someone like Tug would be the absolute wrong person to handle a case like Suzy’s, but you’d be wrong. Aside from the smart mouth, Tug’s also sharp as a tack, and there’s a heart of gold lurking underneath the obnoxious exterior. Benson claims that Suzy and her mom June have no case, but Tug believes otherwise, and against all of his better instincts, decides to fight it out as far as he can. One of the best moments, and most heartbreaking, is when he goes to the independent exam of Suzy by the doctor hired by the hospital, and Suzy won’t open her arms because her scar embarrasses her. Tug makes a connection with her, and really sees this beautiful, damaged little girl for the first time: not as a paycheck, but as a person. He’s really sort of built a bit of a wall around him because of what he does and doesn’t allow himself to get emotionally involved, and that wall comes down for just a little bit. The author knows his stuff, because he’s a personal injury attorney himself, and he manages to detail the case and the ins and outs of medical litigation without talking down to his readers or getting bogged down in jargon, and it’s actually quite fascinating. He also has a gift for some of the funniest dialogue I’ve read in a long time, and there were quite a few laugh out loud moments for me. I was reminded at times of the Stephanie Plum series (which I love), and I can see myself getting as attached to Tug as I am to Stephanie. I mean, how can you not love a guy that gets a tingle in his nether regions when he’s getting close to a breakthrough on a case? There are lots of twists and turns in this one, plenty of thrills, and perfect for when you want something funny in between darker reads. This debut is pure fun and I’ll look forward to Tug’s next case!(less)

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Jul 22, 2012 Caitlin rated it 4 of 5 stars

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At one time I thought I might go to law school - its what humanities majors did. If I did go, I was sure I'd do personal injury law - it seemed like a way to write some wrongs and do some good for some people who really needed some help. I found that I didn't want to go law school so I didn't take this path, but I still find the whole realm interesting - filled as it is with sleazebuckets, people trying to cheat the system, and real victims who are victimized all over again by the veritable armi...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Rina rated it 4 of 5 stars

despite the fact that I wish Tug Wyler were a bit less crude, I thoroughly enoyed this novel. His legal irreverence attracts me and the story was just plain cool! what characters! nary a one appeared like they could be real yet...what do I know of that seamy side of life. the bad guys did themselves in - how pat! the other bad guys did good - interesting! the good guys are good. I only ask Andy Siegel one thing, get rid of Tug's wife in a neat way that doesn't involve hurting Tug or, in the alte...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Dee rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: january-2013

This was an interesting and entertaining read. It's the first mystery I ever read about a personal injury and malpractice attorney. Tug, the attorney, is quite a character and his marriage is quite entertaining in itself. The mystery kept me interested, and it had a nice pace to it. This is the author's debut novel and I think he did a good job overall.

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Aug 28, 2012 Andy Plonka rated it 5 of 5 stars

Siegel gives great insight into the workings of the mind of a medical malpractice lawyer. There is much more than meets the eye in this novel. The Suzy of the title is a child that suffers from Sickle Cell disease. She is hospitalized with a fever, but things get much worse from here as she is the victim of multiple errors on the part of the medical staff. A provocative read.

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Aug 19, 2012 Jill rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: law, malpractice

This book was not bad for a first book. I thought it was going to be more about the young girl in the book Suzy and courtroom drama. This author showed potential. It will be interesting to see what other books he will write in the future.

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Jul 19, 2012 Karli Kittine-Ulaszek rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not the type of book I would normally read-won a bag of books in a contest and so glad I did. I thought the writiting was good, the characters great, and im looking forward to reading more by Andy Siegel! Good read!!

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Sep 29, 2012 Jamie rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was fabulous. It made me laugh out loud! Very gritty med. malpractice fiction. Loved the characters.

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Sep 01, 2012 Beverly Muldoon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Suspenseful, full of twists and turns. Tug is certainly irreverent, at times a real smart ass, but his devotion to Suzy and June is heartwarming. I am looking forward to Siegel's next book.

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