The Second Chair
The Second Chair by John Lescroart is a legal thriller published by Penguin on December 28, 2004. This edition spans 624 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Dismas Hardy, a managing partner at a San Francisco law firm, who has become disillusioned with the justice system. When his associate, Amy Wu, presents a controversial double murder case involving a privileged youth, Hardy reluctantly agrees to take on the role of second chair in the defense, despite his doubts about the client’s innocence.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of legal and moral dilemmas as Hardy and Wu navigate the complexities of the case amidst a backdrop of rising violence in the city. The story intertwines personal struggles with professional challenges, particularly as Hardy confronts his own beliefs and the pressures of a media frenzy. The themes of suspense and legal intricacies are central to this narrative, making it a compelling addition to the genre.
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#1 New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart weaves together a story of a privileged youth on trial for murder and an entire city on the brink of panic in this suspensful and stylish Dismas Hardy legal thriller.
Although he appears to have reached the top, Dismas Hardy, rainmaker and managing partner of his thriving San Francisco law firm, has lost his faith in the justice system. When his young associate, Amy Wu, brings in a high profile, controversial double murder case, he decides to sit second chair—in defense of a wealthy, privileged young man even he has trouble believing.
At the same time, Hardy’s friend Abe Glitsky has just been promoted to deputy chief of the Investigations Bureau, and has trouble of his own. Hounded by a hostile media, distanced from day-to-day police work, Glitsky must struggle against a wave of violence that has put the city on the verge of panic.
As the tension builds around them, Hardy and Amy’s search for the truth will take them down a perilous path, and force Hardy to face his own demons in order to clear his client—and save himself.
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