John T. Lescroart Libri

Un uomo e il figlio di appena sette anni sono stati assassinati. Tutti gli indizi sono contro Jennifer Witt, moglie e madre delle vittime: ha un movente,un premio assicurativo di cinque milioni di dollari, e non ha un alibi.Rischia la condanna a morte. La sua vita è nelle mani di una donna, il giudice: il tredicesimo giurato. Un legal thriller complesso, con una trama a doppia faccia, vista sia dalla parte della vittima sia dalla parte di chi è chiamato a giudicare, che riesce a coinvolgere il lettore quasi fosse a sua volta un giurato.

San Francisco. Un avvocato di colore viene sottoposto a un linciaggio da parte di un drappello di bianchi ubriachi. Un passante tenta di intervenire e riesce a dare un coltello alla vittima perché si difenda, ma una foto scattata durante il tafferuglio lo inchioda come colui che gli avrebbe invece dato il colpo di grazia. Il passante (un giovane studente di nome Kevin Shea) si dà alla fuga in compagnia della sua ragazza, diventando così il bersaglio di una caccia all'uomo da parte della polizia e di alcuni alti esponenti politici. Le sue uniche speranze sono riposte in Abe Glitsky, capo della Omicidi, l'unico a nutrire dei dubbi sulla versione dei fatti. Ma la faccenda è molto complicata e Glitsky deve chiedere aiuto a Dismas Hardy, noto avvocato.

After the owner of a successful family business is murdered, attorney Dismas Hardy, who doubts the guilt of the chief suspect, navigates the dangerous secrets and gold-digger agendas to identify the killer.

On the evening before Thanksgiving, Hal Chase, a guard in the San Francisco County Jail, drives to the airport to pick up his step-brother for the weekend. When they return, Hal's wife, Katie, has disappeared without a clue. By the time Dismas Hardy hears about this, Katie has been missing for five days. The case strikes close to home because Katie had been seeing Hardy's wife, a marriage counselor. By this time, the original Missing Persons case has become a suspected homicide, and Hal is the prime suspect. And the lawyer he wants for his defense is none other than Hardy himself. Hardy calls on his friend, former homicide detective Abe Glitsky, to look into the case. At first it seems like the police might have it right; the Chases' marriage was fraught with problems; Hal's alibi is suspect; the life insurance policy on Katie was huge. But Glitsky's mission is to identify other possible suspects. And as Glitsky probes further, he learns of an incident at the San Francisco jail, where Hal works - only one of many questionable inmate deaths that have taken place there. Then, when Katie's body is found not three blocks from the Chase home, Homicide arrests Hal and he finds himself an inmate in the very jail where he used to work, a place full of secrets he knows all too well.

A respected citizen's son in San Francisco faces serious charges for the brutal murders of both his girlfriend and a teacher. Defense attorney Dismal Hardy is tasked with uncovering the truth and navigating the complexities of the case. This gripping legal thriller by bestselling author John Lescroart delves into themes of justice, morality, and the intricacies of the legal system.

Lieutenant Abraham Glitsky is known by everyone in San Francisco's world of crime and punishment. But they don't know everything about him. In particular that he has an illegitimate daughter, Elaine, who never knew her father. Now she never will. Elaine has been murdered. The only suspect is a hopeless heroin addict, and Dismas Hardy - a close friend of Glitsky's - agrees to defend the alleged killer when the DA calls for the death penalty. Thrust into a bitter collaboration with Glitsky, a man confronting uncharted regions of his heart, Hardy battles to win a fair trial for Burgess, and finds himself entering a world of corruption and cold-blooded murder.

Mark Dooher, a successful attorney and prominent Catholic, becomes the prime suspect in a brutal murder that shocks San Francisco. Detective Abe Glitsky, grappling with personal challenges, sees Dooher as the embodiment of a flawed criminal justice system. As the trial unfolds, it entangles various lives, including Wes Farrell, an attorney seeking redemption through Dooher's defense, and Christina Carrera, an aspiring lawyer drawn into a dangerous affair with the accused. Meanwhile, Glitsky faces a nightmare of unreliable witnesses and DNA evidence, compounded by Dooher's connections to the Catholic Church. As the trial intensifies, a woman from Dooher's past emerges, threatening to upend the proceedings and ignite a tumultuous chain of events. This gripping narrative explores themes of moral responsibility, loyalty, and the complexities of justice. With a shocking conclusion, it transcends a mere crime story, delivering a powerful drama that examines the human condition amidst tragedy and betrayal. The tension builds to an unforgettable climax, making it a standout work of contemporary suspense.

Set in a captivating backdrop, this stylish whodunit showcases a masterful blend of suspense and intricate plotting. The narrative unfolds through a series of twists and turns, keeping readers engaged as they piece together clues alongside the characters. The author, praised for reaching new heights in storytelling, delivers a compelling mystery that delves into the complexities of human nature and morality, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

Wes Farrell, newly appointed district attorney in San Francisco, faces a daunting first case involving Roland Curtlee, who was convicted a decade ago for the rape and murder of a housemaid. After a retrial leads to his release, the key witness in the original case is murdered, followed by another suspicious death. As confusion and deception mount, Wes seeks assistance from Abe Glitsky of the homicide department to navigate the complexities of the case.