Dismas Hardy Reeks

Deze serie volgt het leven en de carrière van een advocaat uit San Francisco, die zich een weg baant door de complexiteit van de juridische wereld. Elke aflevering presenteert uitdagende zaken die zijn scherpe intellect en ethische kompas op de proef stellen. Lezers worden meegezogen in ingewikkelde rechtszaken en persoonlijke worstelingen die de grenzen tussen rechtvaardigheid en compromis vervagen. Het is een meeslepende verkenning van recht, moraal en de menselijke conditie.

Aanbevolen leesvolgorde

Dead Irish
John T. Lescroart
A ex-cop names his poison. For former San Francisco cop Dismas Hardy, Guinness Stout with Bass Ale is the drink of choice, but a straight Irish whiskey will do anytime. The news of young Eddie Cochran's death calls for a double. The cops think it's suicide, but even to a lapsed Catholic like Hardy, it sounds wrong. Doubts lead him back into the heart of the Little Shamrock, into memories of warm kitchens, cold churches, and sins unforgetten. Blood ties still bind Eddie's family--his beautiful mother, his pregnant widow, his hot-tempered brothers, his compassionate priest. But old secrets and raw angers gnaw at the fabric of their lives. And Hardy's insticts warn him-someone else is going to die.
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The Vig
John T. Lescroart
375bladzijden
14 uur lezen
The vig is the interest on a loan and already it's the key to a killing. For Dismas Hardy it could be the key to his own demise if he can't find out why an ex-con, Louis Baker, is on the loose.
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Zwarte Beertjes - 2907: Keihard bewijs
John T. Lescroart
512bladzijden
18 uur lezen
When the bullet-ridden body of a Silicon Valley billionaire washes up on shore, assistant D.A. Dismas Hardy finds himself the prosecutor in San Francisco's murder trial of the century. But when a bizarre series of events blows the case wide open, Hardy finds himself on the other side of the law.
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Het 13de jurylid
John T. Lescroart
560bladzijden
20 uur lezen
Advocaat Dismas Hardy neemt de verdediging op zich van Jennifer Witt, die beschuldigd wordt van moord op haar echtgenoot en op hun achtjarige zoon. Bovendien wordt ze ervan verdacht ook haar eerste echtgenoot te hebben vermoord, die negen jaar geleden aan een overdosis drugs is overleden. Terwijl Hardy de zaak aan het voorbereiden is, komt hij erachter dat beide echtgenoten Jennifer hebben mishandeld. Maar Jennifer verbiedt hem deze informatie te gebruiken, aangezien die haar schuld aannemelijk zou maken. Zij houdt vol onschuldig te zijn. Hardy is nu gedwongen andere bewijzen te vinden om de jury te overtuigen van Jennifers onschuld. Het proces verloopt moeizaam, nieuwe bewijzen worden aangedragen, andere verdwijnen, waarheden worden verdraaid... Aan het eind van het proces lijkt Jennifers schuld vast te staan en ligt haar lot in de hand van één persoon... het 13de jurylid.
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The Mercy Rule
John T. Lescroart
640bladzijden
23 uur lezen
Set in a captivating backdrop, this stylish whodunit showcases a masterful blend of suspense and intricate plotting. The narrative unfolds through a series of twists and turns, keeping readers engaged as they piece together clues alongside the characters. The author, praised for reaching new heights in storytelling, delivers a compelling mystery that delves into the complexities of human nature and morality, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
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Nothing but the Truth
John T. Lescroart
452bladzijden
16 uur lezen
From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Guilt and The 13th Juror comes an electrifying thriller featuring San Francisco defense attorney Dismas Hardy, who faces the case of his career when his family becomes involved. Dismas, a devoted husband and father, is thrown into turmoil when his wife, Frannie, fails to pick up their children from school. His fears are confirmed when he learns that Frannie is in jail, summoned before a grand jury in a murder investigation. She has refused to disclose a secret entrusted to her by a friend, a fellow parent accused of killing his wife, who has now vanished. To free Frannie, Dismas must clear her friend of murder, but finding him proves challenging. As he navigates the intricate world of San Francisco's politics and big business, Dismas grapples with his wife's loyalty to another man, leaving him questioning the nature of truth and the depths of their relationship. What could compel a wife to protect another man at such a cost? With a masterful blend of suspense and emotional complexity, the author delivers a gripping narrative that explores the fragility of trust and the lengths one will go to for family.
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De hoorzitting
John T. Lescroart
Dismas Hardy krijgt te maken met een moordzaak die zo klaar als een klontje lijkt: een roofmoord. De verdachte, Cole Burgess, bekent vrijwel direct. Al snel blijkt dat de zaken ook dit keer niet zo eenvoudig zijn als aanvankelijk lijken. Waarom heeft Abe Glitsky, hoofd Moordzaken en een oude vriend van Dismas, een meer dan gewone belangstelling voor deze zaak? Wist het slachtoffer Elaine, een vooraanstaand advocate, iets wat haar noodlottig werd? Het wordt nog ingewikkelder als de officier van justitie in deze zaak de doodstraf eist om haar eigen reputatie op te vijzelen. Dismas is bereid de verdediging van Burgess op zich te nemen, maar heeft feitelijk weinig om mee te werken. Tijdens de hoorzitting zal hij tot het uiterste moeten gaan om achter de waarheid te komen. Een wirwar van intriges en corruptie begint zich te ontrafelen. Met De hoorzitting levert John T. Lescoart opnieuw een knap opgebouwde juridische thriller af.
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De eed
John T. Lescroart
383bladzijden
14 uur lezen
People magazine calls him "a master," while the San Francisco Chronicle describes his bestselling novels as "compulsively readable." In this gripping legal thriller, defense attorney Dismas Hardy and homicide lieutenant Abe Glitsky face their most dangerous case yet. The head of San Francisco's largest HMO dies in his hospital, initially thought to be a hit-and-run accident. However, an autopsy reveals he was murdered by a potassium overdose, making attending physician Eric Kensing the prime suspect. As Glitsky investigates, he struggles against two politically appointed cops who hinder his progress, leading him to focus on Kensing. In need of legal help, Kensing seeks out Hardy for defense. As the pressure to indict Kensing mounts, Hardy believes the murder is tied to deeper issues within the HMO rather than his client. He uncovers a disturbing pattern of patient deaths, suggesting the hospital itself may be responsible for the killings. With his marriage strained and family life tested, Hardy races against time to unravel a conspiracy of greed and violence that threatens lives and his friendship with Glitsky. This timely novel showcases Lescroart's talent for weaving suspense and moral complexity.
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The first law
John T. Lescroart
In this thrilling novel from the acclaimed Dismas Hardy series, Hardy’s friend and client finds himself the prime suspect in a homicide investigation. While Dismas Hardy has built a solid legal practice and a happy family, his friend John Holiday, a proprietor of a rundown local bar, has not followed the same path. Despite this, Hardy has remained Holiday’s attorney and confidant, and when Holiday is suspected of murder, Hardy and Glitsky find ample reason to question Holiday’s guilt. But Hardy’s case falls on hostile ears, and to avoid arrest, Holiday turns fugitive. The police now believe three things: that Hardy is a liar protecting Holiday, that Holiday is a cold-blooded killer, and that Glitsky is a bad cop on the wrong side of the law. As the suspense reaches fever pitch, Hardy, Glitsky, and even their families may be caught in the crossfire and directly threatened—and this time, the police won’t be on their side.
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Die alten und die neuen Hexen
Thomas Hauschild
283bladzijden
10 uur lezen
Der Mord an einem älteren Pfandleiher erregt die Öffentlichkeit in der Stadt. Schnell ist ein Verdächtiger gefunden. Doch dem Anwalt Dismas Hardy kommt diese Eile seltsam vor, zumal er den mutmasslichen Täter persönlich kennt. Es ist für ihn eine Frage der Ehre, dass er seine Verteidigung übernimmt.
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The Second Chair
John T. Lescroart
624bladzijden
22 uur lezen
A respected citizen's son in San Francisco faces serious charges for the brutal murders of both his girlfriend and a teacher. Defense attorney Dismal Hardy is tasked with uncovering the truth and navigating the complexities of the case. This gripping legal thriller by bestselling author John Lescroart delves into themes of justice, morality, and the intricacies of the legal system.
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The Motive
John T. Lescroart
With their park view and old-fashioned detail, the Victorian houses on San Francisco's Steiner Street were highly valuable. But with their wooden construction, they were also highly vulnerable. So when Paul Hanover's multimillion-dollar home went up in flames, it was all over very quickly. And when the bodies of Hanover and his girlfriend were found in the charred debris, it appeared that the end came even more quickly for them-judging from the bullet holes in their heads. But this isn't just any double homicide. Hanover was a friend-and donor-to the mayor, who wants answers. And in trying to provide them, Abe Glitsky and Dismas Hardy will face an old lover and an old enemy-and follow a trail of evidence that stretches far beyond their usual jurisdiction.
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Verraad / druk 1
John T. Lescroart
431bladzijden
16 uur lezen
Dismas Hardy wordt gevraagd om het werk van een vermiste advocaat over te nemen. Aanvankelijk verwacht hij er niet al te veel tijd aan te hoeven besteden. Maar als hij zich buigt over de zaak van Evan Scholler en Ron Nolan ontdekt hij een ijzingwekkend complot dat hem gevaarlijk dicht in de buurt brengt van huurmoordenaars en hoogverraad.
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A Plague of Secrets
John T. Lescroart
512bladzijden
18 uur lezen
Dismas Hardy, Abe Glitsky, and Wyatt Hunt return When high-grade marijuana is found on a coffee-shop manager murdered in San Francisco, it suggests that the shop's owner, Maya Townshend, may be behind more than a caffeine fix. But when another murder exposes a drug-buying A-list celebrity and political clientele, a tabloid-fueled controversy takes the investigation into the realms of conspiracy and cover up.
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The Ophelia Cut
John T. Lescroart
418bladzijden
15 uur lezen
"Defense attorney Dismas Hardy returns to defend a close friend against murder charges in New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart's most suspenseful and intricately plotted novel to date"--
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The Fall, 16
John T. Lescroart
320bladzijden
12 uur lezen
San Francisco lawyers Dismas Hardy and his associate and only daughter Rebecca find themselves in the middle of a difficult murder case involving a teenage African American foster child
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The Rule of Law
John T. Lescroart
336bladzijden
12 uur lezen
In “master of the legal thriller” ( Chicago Sun-Times ) John Lescroart’s electrifying novel, attorney Dismas Hardy is called to defend the least likely suspect of his career: his trusted assistant who is suddenly being charged as an accessory to murder. Dismas Hardy knows something is amiss with his secretary, Phyllis. Her out-of-character behavior and sudden disappearances concern Hardy, especially when he learns that her convict brother—a man who had served twenty-five years in prison for armed robbery and attempted murder—has just been released. Things take a shocking turn when Phyllis is suddenly arrested for allegedly abetting the murder of Hector Valdez, a coyote who’d been smuggling women from El Salvador and Mexico until he was shot to death on the very same day that Phyllis first disappeared from work. Hardy realizes that if his cherished colleague has any chance of going free, he must figure out how all these strands connect—and fast. Proving that he is a “certifiable A-Lister” ( Booklist ), John Lescroart crafts yet another whip-smart, roller coaster of a novel that will keep you on your toes until the very last page.
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