The
Motive
Dismus
Hardy/Abe Glitsky series
By
John Lescroart
My
favorite fictional characters,
Dismas
Hardy and Abe Glitsky are
back in this exciting addition to the series. A case of arson involving
a murder/suicide turns out to be a double homicide and gets this
complex novel off to a racing start. The victims turn out to be
a wealthy socialite with political connections, and his fiancee.
Mayor Kathy West is deeply concerned about the murder and asks Glitsky
to conduct a parallel investigation of the case to ensure that it
is solved as quickly and flawlessly as possible. He's pretty sure
that's unethical, since he is no longer in the Homicide division,
and he's concerned about the Mayor's possible motives...but he really
can't refuse her request. The victim was Mayor West's friend and
a large campaign contributor.
Homicide detective, Dan Cuneo, is
still suspicious of a Glitsky/Hardy suspected involvement in a previous
case where several police officers were killed (The First Law),
and resents the intrusion of Glitsky investigating this case. It
is certainly a breach of normal protocol, and the two men are distrustful
of one other.
When Hardy decides to represent his
former lover and friend, Catherine Hanover, the main suspect of
both Glitzky and Cuneo, it threatens his friendship with Abe, and
has serious political ramifications.
Lescroart's complex characters age
as the series proceeds; their kids grow up, spouses die and close
friends get murdered. Some cops are heroes, some are villains and
Cuneo has his own agenda. They become your friends and enemies;
the intricate plot keeps you guessing.
Plan on enough time to finish this
book, because it is impossible to put down. Lescroart provides enough
background in this novel to be an exciting standalone read, but
I recommend that you read the emotional The First Law, just
so you don't miss any of the great story that emerges from the two
books...intense stuff.
|
The
Book |
Dutton
/ Penguin Putnam |
December
16, 2004 |
Hardcover |
0525948449 |
Mystery
/ Suspense |
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The
Reviewer |
Beverly J. Rowe |
Reviewed
2005 |
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