
John Lescroart
7 SeriesJohn T. Lescroart is an American author renowned for his legal and crime thriller novels. His series featuring protagonists Dismas Hardy, Abe Glitsky, Wyatt Hunt, and Gina Roake are interconnected, creating a comprehensive universe of legal thrillers. Lescroart's ability to weave complex characters and plots has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated readership.
In John Lescroart's novel, former politician and current lawyer Farrell takes on the case of Doug Rush, accused of murdering a former prisoner. Rush, believed to be the grieving father seeking vengeance for his daughter's death, suddenly disappears, leaving Farrell and his colleague, master lawyer Dismas Hardy, to seek help from private investigator Abe Glitsky. Glitsky's investigation leads him through a complex web of deceit involving bereaved parents, corrupt police, unfaithful spouses, and vigilantes. As Glitsky navigates this "hall of mirrors," he grapples with various theories, each leading him further from the truth. The novel intricately weaves suspense and mystery, challenging the reader to discern fact from fiction.