An absorbing, page turning legal/investigative thriller with multiple unanticipated twists. The Missing Piece is another winner by bestselling author John Lescroart.
Paul Riley is out of prison after being sent away 10 years ago for the rape and murder of a young woman. Freed after the work of The Exoneration Initiative overturned the conviction, Paul has been on the outside for several months when he’s found dead, shot in the head in his own place. The obvious suspect is the woman’s still-grieving father, Doug Rush. But as former San Francisco DA and now defense attorney Wes Farrell and PI Abe Glitsky investigate after taking on Rush as a client, the list of potential suspects grows…as does the body count. Love triangles, biker gangs, and vigilante justice all play a part in unravelling the mystery that poses a danger to all involved.
This series is quite entertaining and right up there among the best legal thrillers in the genre, with The Missing Piece being no exception. Although this book focuses mostly on Wes Farrell and Abe Glitsky with only a cameo from Dismas Hardy, it’s a compelling story that keeps you guessing throughout on not only who the true murderer is, but also on Farrell’s future as a defense attorney and Glitsky’s ability to stay among the living as he pokes the hornet’s nest. The Missing Piece combines a fast-paced and intriguing storyline that stands on its own with further development of the regular characters to keep the series moving forward in an effective manner.
I arrived late to this series, picking up my first Dismas Hardy novel 3 years ago. But I’ve been a big fan since and highly recommend it for engaging plots and charming characters. If you’re already engaged in this series, then you know what I’m talking about and you should definitely pick up a copy of The Missing Piece. But if you’re not already reading about Dismas Hardy and his friends, then I’ve got good news for you. There are 19 entertaining books in the series to add to your TBR pile.
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