Dismas Hardy
is now in his sixties and is looking to slow down his day to day activity at
his San Francisco based law firm. His
pal, Wes Farrell has lost his re-election bid for DA and his friend, Gina Roake
who is the former fiancée to Hardy’s now deceased partner, wants to return to
the practice of law after a hiatus to write novels. Hardy takes his two colleagues into his law
firm and looks forward to less stressful managing partner duties as opposed to
high drama defense lawyering.
But that is
not to be. Hardy’s long time secretary
Phyllis, known for her efficient work habits but private personal life, takes
some unexplained days off. The day she
returns she is arrested in Hardy’s office for allegedly being an accessory to
murder. Phyllis apparently is a member
of an underground railroad that helps undocumented immigrants acclimate into
American society. One such person she
helps is accused of murdering a smuggler.
The new DA, Ron Jameson is delighted to tweak Wes Farrell, the former DA
and Hardy for his association with Farrell by rushing to judgement in arresting
Phyllis.
But Jameson
has some skeletons in his own closet.
Hardy works with his best friend and former head of homicide, Abe Glitsky
to dig around in the new DA’s past. This
proves to be more dangerous than anticipated.
The book is
fast paced and interesting with lots of legal maneuvering. The plot comes close to the plausibility line
but the drama and unexpected twists keep you engaged. Long time Lescroart fans should not miss this
one.
Thanks to
Netgalley and the publisher for the advance look.
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