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Title: The First Law by John T. Lescroart, John Lescroat ISBN: 0-451-21022-0 Publisher: Signet Book Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (14 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Murder and mayhem in San Francisco.
Comment: In John Lescroart's new thriller, "The First Law," San Francisco resembles the Wild West. A corrupt and malicious individual named Wade Panos wields tremendous political power. Panos and his gang rob and murder whomever they please with impunity, and the police either cannot or will not stop them.
Abe Glitsky, a veteran detective, has been moved out of homicide and into the payroll department of the police force, much to his chagrin. However, when Sam Silverman, an elderly friend of Abe's father, is robbed and murdered, Abe takes a look at the case. Much to his surprise, Abe is stymied in his inquiries at every turn; it soon becomes clear that his colleagues on the force do not want Abe interfering in their investigation. To make matters worse, Abe's good friend, Dismas Hardy, represents a man who is being framed for killing Sam. As Abe and Dismas continue to challenge Wade Panos, dead bodies begin piling up and it becomes clear that if Dismas and Abe do not back off, they may be risking their lives.
I love the characters of Dismas Hardy and Abe Glitsky. They are macho and sensitive as well as intelligent and compassionate. I admit that the plot of "The First Law" is a bit far-fetched. It is difficult to believe that such lawlessness would prevail in a city as cosmopolitan as San Francisco. However, Lescroart makes the point that evil people with no conscience do exist. If normally law-abiding citizens are to fight such individuals, they sometimes have to act in unorthodox ways in order to survive.
At four hundred pages, "The First Law" is a bit too long. However, the plot and the dialogue are lively and compelling and the characters are nicely drawn. Lescroart maintains a high level of suspense and excitement until "The First Law" reaches its dramatic and action-packed conclusion.
Rating: 2
Summary: Disappointed!
Comment: This is the first book by Lescroart I was really disappointed with. Dismas Hardy and Abe Glitsky seem depressed and burned out. It seemed neither one wanted to do anything about anything. There is no actual mystery - the prologue gives the ending away and the story just seems to plod along. Only near the end of the book does it begin to pick up and show some life. Don't think I'll read anymore in this series - these characters are too depressing!
Rating: 3
Summary: Not the usual quality
Comment: I really enjoy Mr. Lescroart's books so this one was a real disappointment. Hardy and Glitsky, normally full of character were just going through the motions in this book. Reading it was like walking through sludge instead of zipping through. Thats the problem with being excellent, good is not good enough.
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Title: The Second Chair: A Novel by John T. Lescroart ISBN: 0525947752 Publisher: E P Dutton Pub. Date: 26 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: The Oath by John T. Lescroart ISBN: 0451207645 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 07 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Vig by John Lescroart ISBN: 0440209862 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 12 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Dead Irish by John Lescroart ISBN: 0440207835 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 February, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Guilt by John Lescroart ISBN: 0440222818 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 10 August, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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