First published 1900
Dismas Hardy takes on a case that pulls him into San Francisco's darker corners. When violence strikes close to home, the veteran defense attorney must navigate a legal system that seems stacked against his client. Hardy discovers that seeking justice sometimes means bending the rules he has spent his career upholding. The investigation reveals connections between seemingly unrelated crimes, forcing Hardy to question everything he believes about right and wrong. As pressure mounts from the district attorney's office and the media, Hardy realizes that winning this case might cost him more than he can afford to lose. The attorney must choose between his professional ethics and protecting someone he cares about. Lescroart weaves together courtroom drama with street-level crime, showing how the pursuit of justice can become a dangerous obsession.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, obsession
Setting: San Francisco
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