Books like The hearing by John T. Lescroart
The murder of a homicide detective’s daughter sets off a chain reaction of ambition, vengeance, and legal strategy. The father, determined to find the killer, pressures the case against the prime suspect. District Attorney Sharron Pratt, eager to restore her career, declares war on the accused, while defense attorney Dismas Hardy strives to safeguard the principle of a fair trial. Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, the novel offers a tense courtroom drama amid the city's legal and social complexities.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John T. Lescroart
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