An Engineered Injustice is an excellent novel, a young, fairly naive Philadelphia attorney trying to protect his engineer cousin from ambulance chasing lawyers, the NTSB, a biased press and Philly's own mob boss following a questionable train wreck. Add to that the head of his firm was a victim in the train crash that resulted in 30-something deaths, including the 20 year old son of the Philly mafia boss, and over 200 injured. William L. Myers, Jr brings us a fast paced well balanced novel with believable protagonists you can think of as friends. I can happily refer it to my neighbors, friends and family.

The timing on this was an interesting irony of fate - just last week Amtrac had the horrendous crash of a passenger train resulting in derailed cars piling down on the freeway below in Washington state. Before the dust settled the press were blaming the engineer.

This is the second lawyer based author Netgalley has exposed me to. I enjoyed both William L. Myers Jr and Victor Methos. Thank you, Netgalley!

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, William L. Myers, Jr., and Thomas and Mercer in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.

An intriguing legal thriller where a defense attorney faces unimaginable evil. I was hooked by the first page where a fatal train crash on tv grabs the attention of Vaughn Coburn , an attorney, as he realizes a boss of his firm is on that train and his cousin Eddie usually drives that route! He quickly hears that Eddie was the engineer and even though he is hurt he is being blamed for what happened. The deaths from the crash mount, many have serious injuries and the questions come from all over. Questions from the media, other lawyers and there is a deep involvement of a 'mafia' type bunch.
The author creates great characters we can love or hate, I felt myself right with them on this amazing legal journey. He uses his knowledge of the law to keep readers interested in the whole courtroom drama. His writing carries you along, waiting to see what is around the next corner in this explosive story. We see a family try to stand together, one family new with a baby and one torn apart when the wife and child are killed in the accident. We learn that evil does exist, and it can come from very high places. A powerful story that is written very well, with small important moments placed perfectly to entice you to keep turning the page.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley from which I could read and write my review therefore I thank them very much.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, William L. Myers, Jr., and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

After his sensational debut legal thriller, William L. Myers, Jr. is back with another explosive novel that is sure to grab the attention of the reader from the opening lines. Vaughn Coburn is a young and fairly astute lawyer in Philadelphia whose meticulous work and passion for the job show on a daily basis. Arriving back at the firm one afternoon, Vaughn finds everyone glued to the television as they watch the latest developments in a fatal passenger train crash. Soon thereafter, the dreaded phone call comes, his cousin, Eddie, was the engineer and is being blamed for the entire event. As the body count mounts and media outlets are quick to point blame, Vaughn hastily accepts the request to represent Eddie. How could he not have seen the ninety-ton train car ahead of him? Might he have been distracted by his cell phone? When his blood test comes back, Eddie is clear of any narcotics or alcohol, but nothing makes sense, and the current state of amnesia is not helping Vaughn put together a reasonable case. Turning to an unlikely source, Vaughn begins to peel back the layers while two high-profile attorneys begin gathering up suits against Amtrak and Eddie. Problems only get worse when it turns out one of Philly’s finest mobsters had a relative on board and vows retribution. Vaughn can see no light at the end of the tunnel, but he will have to find something quickly, as he owes it to Eddie to clear him of this crime. A shared secret seems to cement Vaughn’s commitment to a man who has had a string of bad luck. With the country watching and the noose fit and ready, Vaughn must do the impossible and explain how Eddie Coburn could be innocent of such a straightforward crash. Might this be too much, even for a legal go-getter, to handle? Myers does a sensational job at piecing the story together, pacing the narrative in such a way that the reader will not be able to help but demand a little more with each page turn. Perfect for those who loved the debut novel and fans of a near-perfect legal thriller.

I came across Myers’ work earlier this year when I saw his novel, A Criminal Defence, receiving a great deal of hype. I loved that novel and hoped to find myself with a copy of this, the follow-up, in short order. Myers uses his knowledge of both the law and Philadelphia to pull the reader into the middle of something realistic. Using strong characters, Myers is able to offer up a wonderfully complex legal web. Vaughn Coburn is the ideal young lawyer to forge into his legal minefield. His past grit and determination paired with a desire to see justice done helps move the story forward, even when things appear bleak. Working alongside many others, both in the legal field and those who are trying to sink Eddie’s case, Vaughn is able to shape the story and keep the reader wondering. Layering much backstory into the narrative, Myers portrays both Coburn men as inseparable, though also having taken paths that could not have differed more. Pompous legal minds and gritty Amtrak employees balance the hope that Vaughn seeks to bring to Eddie’s case, leaving the reader to make the final decision as to what they will accept. Turning to the story itself, Myers offers his superior writing abilities to weave together a strong piece that has the ability to pull on the reader’s heartstrings. The horror of such an incident, a fatal train accident, adds dramatic flair to an already high-impact thriller. Myers uses not only his skill but draws on real-life events to deliver a novel that will be talked about long after it hits bookstands around the world. Mixing shoer chapters with those seen to develop the already strong foundation, Myers ensures the reader is presented with a high caliber novel that does not fade at any point. I can only hope that many others will discover Myers and increase his fan base. That said, it might leave some leery of travelling the rails for the foreseeable future.

Kudos, Mr. Myers, for such a powerful legal thriller. I will be insisting that many people rush out to get their hands on this book soon. I trust that this will get rave reviews from others who enjoy your style and delivery.

I found the narrrative taking a distant approach which really did not appeal to me. The story was fine, just the execution of it failed to engage me emotionally at all. This is a shame as I had high expectations and was really looking forward to it. Many apologies, but this book did not work for me at all.