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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