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When Dr. Caryn Dryden is found dead in her hot tub, San Francisco homicide inspector Devin Juhle focuses on her husband, Stuart Gorman, who stands to gain millions from her death and whose claimed alibi seems flimsy. Partner Gina Roake at Dismas Hardy takes on the high‑profile case, confident in Stuart’s innocence, only to find her feelings complicated by a possible dark past. As Gina pulls the strings and hires Wyatt Hunt to investigate, Stuart becomes a fugitive and the courtroom drama intensifies. The story unfolds with twists that reveal secrets, love, and lies in the heart of the city.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: John T. Lescroart
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