Sunday, April 3, 2016

Review of "The Ophelia Cut: A Dismas Hardy Novel" by John Lescroart







In this 14th book in the Dismas Hardy series, defense attorney Dismas represents his brother-in-law, Moses McGuire.



The book can be read as a standalone, but familiarity with the characters is a bonus.

*****

Dismas Hardy's brother-in-law, Moses McGuire, is accused of murdering Rick Jessup - an abusive, blackmailing young man that his daughter had dated.



Dismas sets out to get Moses acquitted of the murder charge and finds a bunch of possible alternative suspects. These include the handsome ex-cop/killer for hire who is in witness protection;



The "massage parlor" entrepreneur;



The crooked city councilman; etc.



The politics of the police investigation results in power plays within the department that involve Dismas' good friend, detective Abe Glitzky. 
















About half-way through the book slides into trial mode, with plenty of courtroom scenes.



I found this mystery book entertaining but felt it wasn't entirely satisfying and was not one of Lescroart's best efforts.


Rating: 3 stars

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