First published 1997
Dismas Hardy faces another deadly case in the fog-shrouded streets of San Francisco. The veteran defense attorney finds himself drawn into a complex murder investigation that threatens to unravel more than just one life. As Hardy digs deeper into the circumstances surrounding the killing, he discovers that the truth lies buried beneath layers of deception and betrayal. The Golden Gate city's familiar landmarks become the backdrop for a deadly game where legal expertise and street smarts prove equally essential. Hardy must navigate treacherous waters where allies and enemies blur together, and where one wrong move could cost him everything he holds dear. The case tests not only his professional skills but also his personal resolve as he fights to uncover justice in a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Genres: mystery, crime, detective, legal-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, legal-thriller, mystery-thriller
Setting: San Francisco, Golden Gate
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
829 pages · Paperback · Heyne