JOHN LESCROART

On the heels of The Hunt Club, his biggest bestseller to date, John Lescroart weaves a new story of crime and justice in San Francisco that will keep pages turning and readers guessing from start to dizzying finish. When Dr. Caryn Dryden is found floating dead in her hot tub, homicide inspector Devin Juhle targets a suspect close to home: her husband, Stuart Gorman. After all, Stuart was recently asked for a divorce . . . and he stands to gain millions in insurance. His alibi that he was at his cabin on Tamarack Lake that weekend doesn't keep him out of hot water. But maybe a shrewd attorney will. Gina Roake, a partner in Dismas Hardy's firm, is eager to take on such a high-profile case, especially when the client's innocence seems so easy to prove. Yet the more time she spends with Stuart, the more complicated her feelings become; she feels strangely drawn to him at first, then has to confront the possibility of a dark history lurking in his past. Desperate to know the truth, Gina calls in Wyatt Hunt to investigate. Before the facts are in, her client is on the lam; he's already been tried in the press, and so he's certain the courtroom won't bring him any mercy either. Racing to a stunning conclusion as Gina uncovers disturbing answers, The Suspect is a chilling story of secrets, love, and lies. Building on The Hunt Club's phenomenal success, The Suspect showcases the writing of a master of suspense at the height of his art.

When high-grade marijuana is found on a coffee-shop manager murdered in San Francisco, it suggests that the shop's owner, Maya Townshend, may be behind more than a caffeine fix. But when another murder exposes a drug-buying A-list celebrity and political clientele, a tabloid-fueled controversy takes the investigation into the realms of conspiracy and cover up.

The first law. The last resort. Forsaken by the law, Hardy, Glitsky and even their families are caught in the crossfire, under direct threat. The First Law is the ninth book in John Lescroarts Dismas Hardy series; perfect for fans of John Sandford and Michael Lister. Lescroarts expert crafting turns this legal thriller into quite a wild ride - BooklistPatrol Specials, a private police force that keeps watch for paying clients, date back to the wilder days of San Franciscos past. Unfortunately, Sam Silverman, an elderly shop owner, could no longer afford Patrol Special protection, and now he may have paid with his life. But Lt. Abe Glitsky, stuck in a paper-pushing job after being injured on duty, is hitting brick walls as he tries to get help from homicide. And his friend, Dismas Hardy, putting together a high-stakes lawsuit against the Patrol Specials, suddenly finds himself defending a friend and local bar owner whos been accused of Silvermans death. Now, blocked at every turn, both Hardy and Glitsky may be forced to protect not only themselves, but their nearest and dearest - as they step cautiously into a world where the only law is survival...What readers are saying about The First Law:The First Law takes our relationship with the characters to a new levelGripping, tense and shockingThe darkest book Lescroart ever wrote

Was it suicide? Was it murder? Or was it mercy...? Dismas Hardy takes on his most morally complex trial yet in The Mercy Rule, John Lescroarts fifth book of the series. Perfect for fans of Deborah Hawkins and Steve Cavanagh. Very entertaining... a large and emotionally sprawling novel - Chicago TribuneAn old man suffering from the implacable advance of Alzheimers is found dead, an empty morphine vial by his side: obviously suicide. Or did someone - a loving son, perhaps, help him die? Who would blame him? But Graham Russo insists he had nothing to do with his fathers death. A claim, that as more and more incriminating evidence comes to light, even his lawyer, Dismas Hardy, finds increasingly hard to believe. But despite his unease about his engaging but unreliable client, Hardy knows there is no way he can abandon Russo when the politicians turn him into the pawn at the heart of the media issue of the year...What readers are saying about The Mercy Rule:Breath-taking plot in a book you wouldnt missA constant page turnerWonderful characters, intriguing mystery

A drug-based multiple-murder investigation has some shocking revelations in the page-turning thirteenth thriller in the Dismas Hardy series. A Plague of Secrets by the critically acclaimed John Lescroart is perfect for fans of J.J. Miller and Michael Connelly.The best of the best: the best yet in todays best legal thriller series - Lee ChildWhen Dylan Vogler, the manager of the Bay Beans West coffee shop, is murdered, inspectors discover that his knapsack is filled with high-grade marijuana. It soon becomes clear that San Franciscos A-list flocked to Bay Beans West not only for their caffeine fix. But how much did Maya Townshend - the socialite niece of the citys mayor, and the owner of the shop - know about what was going on inside her business? As another of Mayas acquaintances is murdered, and as the names of the celebrity, political, and even law-enforcement customers come to light, tabloid-fuelled controversy takes the investigation into the realms of conspiracy and cover-up. Prosecutors close in on Maya, who has a deep secret of her own - a secret she needs to protect at all costs during her very public trial, where not only her future but the entire political landscape of San Francisco hangs in the balance, hostage to an explosive secret that Dismas Hardy is privilege-bound to protect.What readers are saying about A Plague of Secrets:A brilliant case, brilliantly written, brilliant courtroom scenes, brilliant characterisation [...] brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!The drama that unfolds kept my heart pounding, right until the shocking climax of the storyThe dialogue was clever, at times funny, and always true to its character. A Plague of Secrets is truly a page turner that is enjoyable from beginning to end

From New York Times bestseller John Lescroart comes an explosive look at the seductive power of revenge and the terrible costs of justice. Perfect for fans of Faye Kellerman and John Grisham. Damage will leave you gasping - Suspense MagazineThe Curtlees are the most powerful family in San Francisco, unscrupulous billionaires whove lined every important pocket in the Bay Area. So when Ro Curtlee was convicted of rape and murder a decade ago, the fallout for those who helped to bring him to justice was swift and uncompromising. The jury foreman was fired from his job. The lead prosecutors dreams of becoming DA were dashed. And head homicide detective Abe Glitsky was reassigned to the police departments payroll office. And then Ro Curtlees lawyers won him a retrial, and he was released from jail. Within twenty-four hours, a fire kills the original trials star witness, and then a second fire claims another participant in the case, Abe is convinced: Ro is out for revenge. But with no hard evidence can Abe stop the violence before he finds himself in its crosshairs? How much more can he sacrifice to put Ro back behind bars and just how far across the line is he prepared to go in pursuit of justice?What readers are saying about Damage:A great plot, great characters and a lot of late nights reading just one more pageA righteous and very cleverly constructed thrillerThis story built up a lot of emotion within me: empathy for the victims and hate for the perpetrators. The wish for justice was intensely felt

San Francisco is a city on the brink of panic...John Lescroart skilfully and subtly weaves together a story of a privileged youth on trial for murder, and an entire city on the brink of panic, taking this popular series to new heights of stylish suspense. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and John Sandford. Lescroart plays out clues with the patience and cunning of a master fly fisherman - Orlando SentinelTo the outside world, it looks like Dismas Hardy is finally on top. A managing partner at his thriving law firm but beneath the surface bravado, Hardy has lost his faith in the law. Now he has a high-profile and challenging case: a seventeen-year-old arrested for the double slaying of his girlfriend and his English teacher. As the case moves swiftly to trial, Hardy cant even turn to his old friend Abe Glitsky for help. San Francisco has been seized by a wave of violence and an embattled Glitsky must somehow stop the criminal upsurge while being hounded by a hostile media. With the city on the verge of panic, Hardys search for the truth takes him down a perilous path. With very little belief in his young clients innocence, and even less in the legal system, Hardy has to conquer his own demons if he is to clear his client... and save himself.What readers are saying about The Second Chair:Once again, Lescroart proves he is the master of this genreThe Second Chair is second to noneJohn Lescroart weaves a tangled web of suspense back and forth with thick intensity

No one is above the law...From New York Times bestseller John Lescroart comes an exhilarating look at a trial that will change the lives of everyone it touches. Guilt is a legal thriller perfect for fans of J.J. Miller and John Sandford.A great thriller: breakneck pacing, electrifying courtroom scenes, and a cast of richly crafted characters - PeopleInfluential San Francisco attorney Mark Dooher - affluent, powerful, totally in control - is accustomed to getting what he wants. When he meets a beautiful young attorney, he decides he wants her, too. But Mark Dooher is a married man, and as legal counsel for San Franciscos Archdiocese, divorce is not exactly an option. Then Doohers wife is murdered, and Mark becomes a suspect in the case. Even then, theres no cause for alarm. The woman he wants is close by his side. His best friend, the ever-loyal Wes Farrell, is his defense lawyer. And his own client, the Catholic Church, is in his pocket. Nothing - not past crimes, current scandal, or future desires - is going to stop him. Except, perhaps, the truth... What readers are saying about Guilt:Strong characters lead the way in this genuine page turner. A great build up and masterful misdirectionFinely drawn characters drive the plotThe courtroom scenes are crafted beautifully

The stakes have never been higher...Dismas Hardys home life and work life collide in John Lescroarts sixth book of the series, Nothing But the Truth, when Hardys wife Franny finds herself caught up with the law. Perfect for fans of J.J. Miller and Sheldon Sigel. Lescroart writes the legal thriller as a modern-day morality play... In a world in which boundaries are blurred, Lescroart is able to put America on trial... [He] ties it together brilliantly - Express on SundayCan you ever know the truth about whats coming next? When Lawyer Dismas Hardys wife fails to pick up their children from school one Thursday afternoon, hes convinced something terrible has happened. It has. His wife has been keeping a secret from him - for which she is prepared to go to jail. Its a secret that threatens their marriage...and their lives. For Dismas Hardy a harrowing journey has begun, a search that exposes one stunning revelation after another, about the secrets men and women hide from the law, from each other - and from themselves...What readers are saying about Nothing but the Truth:A great start and the plot just thickens and thickensA compelling read from page oneImmensely engrossing

A collection of three Dismas Hardy classics by master storyteller John Lescroart, in what has been described by Lee Child as Todays best legal series. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and William J. Coughlin. The First Law:An elderly shop owner is found dead. Glitsky is hitting brick walls as he tries to get help from homicide, while Hardy finds himself defending a friend whos been accused of the death. Blocked at every turn, Hardy and Glitsky are forced to protect themselves, as well as their nearest and dearest, as they step into a world where the only law is survival...The Second Chair: Hardy has a high-profile and challenging case: a seventeen-year-old arrested for the double slaying of his girlfriend and his teacher. With little belief in his clients innocence, and even less in the legal system, Hardy has to conquer his own demons if he is to clear his client...and save himself.The Motive: Glitsky is thrust into a controversial double homicide investigation. Convinced the officer has the wrong suspect - Hardys old girlfriend - he breaks ranks to continue his own investigation. And so begins a search that reveals a trail of deception that leads beyond San Francisco, where exposing secrets can be the most deadly offence...What readers are saying about the Dismas Hardy series:The storylines are always strong and each book is satisfying on every levelIf you like courtroom drama and legal thrillers, this series never disappointsThe more we get to know Dismas Hardy and the other characters of John Lescroarts San Francisco, the more we appreciate them as well-drawn, three-dimensional characters