3.5
The Missing Piece
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The beloved New York Times bestselling Dismas Hardy series returns with a “perfect piece of entertainment from a master storyteller” (Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author) about a relentlessly twisty murder mystery.
No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. And no one is particularly happy to see him again when he’s released after The Exoneration Initiative uncovered evidence that pinned the crime on someone else. In fact, Riley soon turns up murdered, surrounded by the loot from his latest scam. But if Riley was innocent all along, who wanted him dead?
To the cops, it’s straightforward: the still-grieving father of Riley’s dead girlfriend killed him. Farrell, now out of politics and practicing law with master attorney Dismas Hardy, agrees to represent the defendant, Doug Rush—and is left in the dust when Rush suddenly vanishes. At a loss, Farrell and Hardy ask PI Abe Glitsky to track down the potentially lethal defendant.
The search takes Glitsky through an investigative hall of mirrors populated by wounded parents, crooked cops, cheating spouses, and single-minded vigilantes. As Glitsky embraces and then discards one enticing theory after another, the truth seems to recede ever farther. So far that he begins to question his own moral compass in this “hypnotic and powerful” (Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author) thriller that’ll keep you guessing until the very end.
The beloved New York Times bestselling Dismas Hardy series returns with a “perfect piece of entertainment from a master storyteller” (Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author) about a relentlessly twisty murder mystery.
No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. And no one is particularly happy to see him again when he’s released after The Exoneration Initiative uncovered evidence that pinned the crime on someone else. In fact, Riley soon turns up murdered, surrounded by the loot from his latest scam. But if Riley was innocent all along, who wanted him dead?
To the cops, it’s straightforward: the still-grieving father of Riley’s dead girlfriend killed him. Farrell, now out of politics and practicing law with master attorney Dismas Hardy, agrees to represent the defendant, Doug Rush—and is left in the dust when Rush suddenly vanishes. At a loss, Farrell and Hardy ask PI Abe Glitsky to track down the potentially lethal defendant.
The search takes Glitsky through an investigative hall of mirrors populated by wounded parents, crooked cops, cheating spouses, and single-minded vigilantes. As Glitsky embraces and then discards one enticing theory after another, the truth seems to recede ever farther. So far that he begins to question his own moral compass in this “hypnotic and powerful” (Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author) thriller that’ll keep you guessing until the very end.
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Jer
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“The book effectively maintains reader engagement through its intricate plotlines and numerous unexpected turns of events. However, I observed a slight lapse in pacing, as the identity of the perpetrator is disclosed too late in the narrative. By that juncture, I had already surmised the culprit.
Still worthy of your time . Can't go wrong by this series.
Thanks to NetGalley for advance copy”
Joey Stewart
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Tamara
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“Paul Riley has served 11 years for rape and murder when he is released from prison early thanks to the work of the non-profit group the Exoneration Initiative who uncover a forensic anomaly. Shortly after he is murdered and an eye witness is able to name his killer. The eye witness is the released convict's father and the man he identifies is the victim's father, Doug Rush - a man who very publicly became violent and aggressive during the trial.
The two detectives who arrive first at the scene go straight to pick up the suspect, already certain of his guilt, and his jaded attitude does nothing to convince them otherwise. Soon the questions descend into an altercation. Unfortunately for the detectives, passers-by have captured video evidence of the confrontation and they are placed on leave.
The DA who convicted Riley is now working in criminal defence, and having seen his impressive performance, Rush asks him to represent him as his defence lawyer. A tough call as the pressure is on to convict following the problems with the arrest, and he already saw first hand Rush's hatred of Riley.
However, when Rush turns up dead, it's clear another unknown person is involved, and former homicide detective turned PI Abe Glitsky sets his mind to solving the mystery and uncovering the culprit.
Well rounded and action packed.”
Autumn Maclean
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About John Lescroart
John Lescroart is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine previous novels, including the The Rule of Law, Poison, and Fatal. His books have sold more than ten million copies and have been translated into twenty-two languages. He lives in Northern California.
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