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Summary: Who do you trust?
Review: ...the plot and that protagonist Dismus Hardy, in his 13th outing, finds himself worried about his wife, in more ways than one. She's got a secret (involving another man suspected of murder) so important that she has refused to spill it to a grand jury. Hence her moral predicament: if she refuses to tell, she sits in jail on a contempt charge. But she is scared of jail. Getting only part of the secret from her, Dismus realizes that whatever it is in full, his only way to get her out is to solve a murder, so she won't have to testify about her male friend.Dismus is a loyal husband and father. He loves his children and does trust his wife, but the tale not only involves more murders and attempts on his life as he gets closer to the murderer(s?), but is a study of the marital anguish that goes on when the couple realizes it's needs are not being met as they have gradually drifted towards different committments. LesCroart weaves the marital relationship into the mystery very well. The abridged tape version is read clearly and with enough feeling by Dylan Baker (remember him from early "Law and Order" TV episodes?) that you can sit back and enjoy the suspenseful ride (literally, in my case, in the car!)
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Summary: This series is terrific - and this latest entry is the best!
Review: As a long-time Dismas Hardy and Abe Glitzky fan, this series just gets better and better. I just read the whole book during a snow day when I had better things to do, and I just couldn't put it down. The characters are familiar, and they've grown over the years, and Lescroart is so good at making it clear why real people can't live happily ever after... Dismas has come a long way, and his character continues to have depth and be interesting to observe. But best of all - this is a great thriller, a real page turner. Lots of twists and turns, and interesting political and social issues are represented all over the place. He has a nice touch writing about kids, about marriage, about relationships - okay, some of the stuff here is a little far-fetched but it's a mystery novel, that's why we read them. For new readers, start at the beginning of this series and work your way to the present - it will be worth it!
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Summary: NOT HIS BEST!
Review: Attorney Dismas Hardy is stunned when he receives a phone call saying his wife has not picked up their kids from school. Frannie would NEVER forget to pick up their children, so Dismas knows that something is wrong. Tracking down his wife, he comes to the startling discovery...she is in jail. Frannie has just appeared before the grand jury (keeping this from her husband) and refusing to give up a crucial piece of evidence against Ron-a friend accused of murdering his wife, lands her in jail. Furious, Dismas, wants answers. Dismas begins turning over every stone, to find out who would have killed Brea Beaumont, and what secrets are being hidden by the grieving widower, Ron. Dismas is looking for the truth, but is he prepared for what he finds? "Nothing But The Truth" is one of the weaker novels by this very good author. While starting off fast, the novel takes a nose dive down, and becomes boring with each new suspect and plot twist thrown in. By the time the killer was revealed I didn't really care. John Lescroart is one of the better legal/thriller writers, but his new novel becomes too complicated and boring to supply the thrills that are usually found in his books. Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Dismas has redeemed himself!
Review: Compared to the last one in this series, this one moved at a much faster pace...although I've never seen 4 days in jail stretched so loooooong! Poor Frannie! I just wish Lescroart would give us more courtroom dramatics...it always seems to be too close to the end for me. Looking forward to the next installment.
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Summary: Lescroart keeps getting better and better
Review: Defense attorney Dismas Hardy receives a call from the school telling him that his wife failed to pick up their children as planned. A bit concerned, he gets the kids and takes them home, but there is no sign of his spouse Frannie. After a few more hours pass, Dismas becomes worried until he finally learns that Frannie is residing in jail on two counts of contempt. Apparently, her good friend Ron Beaumont is afraid to become involved in the legal system although someone murdered his wife Bree and the police have no viable suspects. Frannie knows Ron's secrets, but refuses to answer questions involving them. When she acts nasty towards the judge, she becomes a prisoner. Dismas wonders if his beloved spouse has been romantically involved with another man, especially when she pleads with him to find out who killed Bree. However, deciding to trust his wife, Dismas begins to investigate what happened. He quickly learns that Bree had many political enemies because of her hard stand on environmental issues. As Dismas digs deeper, he realizes that someone will kill again to keep a certain plan on schedule. New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart has written another fabulous police and legal thriller. The male protagonist appears more vulnerable than usual, which makes him more likeable than in previous appearances. In NOTHING, BUT THE TRUTH, Dismas, soul is stripped to the bone marrow, but he still will do what it takes to keep his family safe. The who-done-it is one of the better ones in quite awhile, as Mr. Lescroart knows how to create a plot that will give immense pleasure to fans of police and legal thrillers. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Lawyers and families
Review: Dismas Hardy,the bartender,cop,lawyer, husband and father has been working too hard. He is not aware of his wife's needs and activities. The story starts with Dismas getting paged because no one has picked up his children from school. His wife has never forgotten the kids before. Many hours go by before Dismas and the kids find out Franny is in jail. She was called before a grand jury on a prosecutor's fishing expedition and wound up in an argument with the proscutor and a judge because they wouldn't let her make a phone call to arrange pickup of the children. This is a friday so Frannie spends four days in jail, while Dismas has to find out the killer of a evironmental activist.Frannie is friends with the husband and Dismas is concerned about his wife keeping secrets for a male friend.The marriage of Dismas and Frannie is put to an ultimate test of trust and love.The politics of a gubernatorial campaign and the environmental issues in politics are all a part of the murder investigation. Two policemen are killed and Dismas's friend Abe Glitsky, the head of the detective division is put under scrutiny for the failure to solve the crimes. Dismas and Abe work around the clock to solve the cases and get Frannie out of jail.Family loyalties and friendships are tested;danger comes from some environmental activist.This is a wonderful,emotional novel and a must read for all fans Mr. Lescroat. All of his novels are entertaining and this story entertains and plays with the emotions of the reader.Prepare to loose a nights sleep!
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Summary: Flawless recording, great narration.
Review: Dylan Baker readers this engrossing thriller, injecting enough tension and drama to make for a thoroughly absorbing story line. Fans of legal thrillers will find this involving: Dismas Hardy faces trouble when his reliable wife is jailed - and refuses to reveal a secret entrusted to her by a friend accused of killing his wife. Emotional and legal struggles ensue.
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Summary: I just finished it last night.
Review: GREAT BOOKS are hard to come by but this is this author's best work to date. Superior storytelling at his best!!!!
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Summary: In Search of More Poetic Prose in a Thriller
Review: I am an author and I love thrillers. My biggest disappointment in today's world of adventure fiction is the inability to find a mesmerizing adventure constructed with poetic and living prose which allows me to feel the southern Louisiana heat, smell the toasted bagels in a Manhattan deli or wince along with the facial expressions of a lawyer caught ambulance chasing in the hospital room of a critically injured patient. While a better yarner than Turow, this author's works lack the sort of living color which fiction demands. I recently discovered an author who accomplishes this and a thriller in which he does it. The author is Gary Wickert, and the book is DARK REDEMPTION. I didn't find it yet on Barnes & Noble, but it has just been released and it is available on Amazon.com. If you like this author's storylines, but want to be riveted to and made love to by the prose which are the building blocks of any piece of fiction....READ 'DARK REDEMPTION'.
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Summary: Mystery in THE city - GREAT!
Review: I found this to be one of the best mysteries I've read in quite awhile. Set in one of my favorite cities - San Francisco - it not only captures the flavor of the city, but it is also populated with well-rounded and interesting characters; people you can care about. This book keeps you in suspense, and then neatly "ties up" all of the story aspects in the end (I enjoy "neat" and logical endings). This is a "must" for anyone who enjoys a good mystery
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