Recently retired, A. Turk has embarked on a second career, writing fiction inspired by the remarkable stories and events from his personal and legal experiences. This first novel in the series features A. Turk’s fictitious alter ego Attorney Benjamin Davis, a young New York transplant seeking to make a name for himself in the Nashville legal community.
After miscalculating the huge risks involved in accepting ten medical malpractice cases at one time, Davis discovers that a hospital and several of its personnel, including doctors, had conspired to provide unnecessary tests and surgeries on innocent patients… for years. With small town physicians pushing all the ethical and legal boundaries, Davis decides he has no alternative but to protect an entire community and quickly finds himself caught up in a high-stakes courtroom drama. Davis could never have anticipated his decision to right a wrong could risk his legal career, marriage, financial security, and personal safety.
A Real Page Turner “First Do No Harm” accurately captures and conveys the excitement of a real blood and guts civil lawsuit. The stakes are high for all concerned, and the suspense is compelling. We get to see inside the mind of a dedicated litigator, and we are privy not only to what he does, but why he does it. The portrayal of the legal system is the most accurate I have read in any book of fiction. A thoroughly enjoyable read. I hope we see more of A. Turk and his protagonist, Ben Davis.
Excellent Premier Novel for A. Turk A. Turk’s first first novel is a legal thriller that is both, a fun read, and an interesting one as well. The characters in the story are well developed and rich in personality. It was enriching for me to learn so much about the inner-workings, logistics, and politics involved in a medical malpractice court room case. As A. Turk’s novel is based on legal proceedings encountered in his private law practice, it makes the case for “First Do No Harm” being characterized as one of historical…
A MUST READ FOR BOTH ATTORNEYS AND LITIGANTS As a practicing attorney in Nashville for nearly 36 years, I have recommended this book to clients to read so that they can get a clear understanding of the legal process. This book actually has a dual role. First, it is an outstanding legal fiction that had its genesis based on the litigation that the author was actually involved in. Second, if the reader is not trained or schooled in the legalities, they will understand the tribulations of a trial before they finish the novel. Whether you…