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John T. Lescroart
Dismas Hardy
Dismas Hardy
15 books
Ongoing series
About this series
John Lescroart's San Francisco legal thrillers, following Dismas Hardy from bartender to defence attorney across three decades, with homicide lieutenant Abe Glitsky beside him. Nineteen novels, from Dead Irish in 1989 to The Missing Piece in 2021. Lescroart's Abe Glitsky and Wyatt Hunt books share the same city and cast and are separate sequences.
Books
Dead Irish
Dismas Hardy #1
The Vig
Dismas Hardy #2
Hard Evidence
Dismas Hardy #3
The 13th Juror
Dismas Hardy #4![Book cover of The mercy rule : [a novel]](/_ipx/f_webp&q_70&s_200x300/https://api.seekquel.app/storage/covers/editions/01/01krb6qexdavy70g3srp1abrrk.jpg)
The mercy rule : [a novel]
Dismas Hardy #5
Nothing but the Truth
Dismas Hardy #6
The Hearing
Dismas Hardy #7
The Oath
Dismas Hardy #8
The First Law
Dismas Hardy #9
The Second Chair
Dismas Hardy #10
The Motive
Dismas Hardy #11
Betrayal
Dismas Hardy #12
A Plague of Secrets
Dismas Hardy #13
The Ophelia Cut
Dismas Hardy #14
The fall
Dismas Hardy #16Similar series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended reading order for the Dismas Hardy series?
The Dismas Hardy series is best read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing legal career. While each book presents a self-contained case, there are overarching character arcs and relationships that build across the series.
Are there any other series connected to Dismas Hardy?
The Dismas Hardy series is part of a larger universe created by John Lescroart, with characters from his other series, such as the Abe Glitsky novels, often making appearances or playing significant roles.
Has the Dismas Hardy series been adapted for film or television?
As of my last update, there have been no major film or television adaptations of the Dismas Hardy series.
Where does the Dismas Hardy series take place?
The Dismas Hardy series takes place in San Francisco. The legal thrillers explore the justice system within this setting.
Is John Lescroart still alive?
John Lescroart, the author of the Dismas Hardy series, is still alive.