The Ophelia Cut: A Novel
Written by John Lescroart
Narrated by David Colacci
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When a brutal rapist is murdered, a loving father stands accused of the crime. Defense attorney Dismas Hardy must defend his brother-in-law and old friend Moses McGuire in a thrilling case that hits far too close to home.
Moses McGuire has good reason to be concerned about his beautiful twenty-three-year-old daughter, Brittany. She moves quickly from one boyfriend to the next, and always seems to prefer a new and mysterious stranger to a man she knows something about. But her most recent ex, Rick Jessup, isn’t willing to let her go, culminating in a terrible night when Brittany is raped.
Within twenty-four hours, Rick Jessup is dead, Moses McGuire is the prime suspect in the investigation, and Dismas Hardy has been hired to defend his brother-in-law. Making things even more complicated, McGuire has fallen off the wagon, and his stay in prison could bring to light old secrets that would destroy Hardy and his closest colleagues’ careers.
As the overwhelming evidence against McGuire piles up, Dismas Hardy focuses on planting doubt in the minds of the jurors—until, in a feat of legal ingenuity that is staggering in both its implications and its simplicity, Hardy sees a new way forward that might just save them all. But at what price?
For the first time since 2009, Dismas Hardy, the author’s most beloved protagonist, returns in a masterful novel that showcases Lescroart’s extraordinary storytelling gifts: a cast of flesh-and-blood characters, morally complex situations, and relentless, nail-biting suspense.
John Lescroart
John Lescroart is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-nine previous novels, including the The Rule of Law, Poison, and Fatal. His books have sold more than ten million copies and have been translated into twenty-two languages. He lives in Northern California.
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5A bit disappointing. Could have been much better. Not the usual standard
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5[The Ophelia Cut] by John LescroartDismas Hardy series Book #143★'sWhat the Book Promised:When a brutal rapist is murdered, a loving father stands accused of the crime and defense attorney Dismas Hardy must defend his brother-in-law and old friend Moses McGuire in a thrilling case that hits far too close to home.What I Found:Moses McGuire's flighty twenty-three year old daughter, Brittany... has horrible taste in men and frequently flits from one boyfriend to another. Brittany has begun dating Rick Jessup, who is not only politically connected, but also arrogant, narcissistic and if you look up "jerk" in the dictionary....there will be a big picture of Rick. She realizes much too late that her dream lover is a cruel and immoral misogynist. Major trouble ensues, and Dismas Hardy finds himself representing his brother-in-law, Moses, who finds that the whole huge mess could cost him his freedom. That being said and when I am about 80% through the book...the bombs begin to drop and what started out as another great Dismas Hardy story...falls totally flat. It leaves most of the real questions unanswered and the final segment regarding the flaky Brittany...made absolutely no sense whatsoever. The plot had been interesting although it took way too long to conclude and I don't think the author knew just how to end the book. Up to this book this has been a well done, "can't wait to read the next book" series.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll mark the play...For us, and for our tragedyHamlet Act III Scene IIA tightly knit group of friends linked by past deeds.All ex-policeman, some connected relationally, some professionally, some in business.Indeed, relationships and connections weave like a macramé tapestryI keep seeing the whole thing playing out in a black noir crime movie with Maltese Falcon overtones--a touch of Sam Spade, and / or possibly Paul Newman's Frank Galvin character somewhere in centre place.It kept me on the edge of my seat and in the end I'm still not sure who dunnit!Characters are believable with gritty undertones of long friendships.The ending persuaded me to pause, reflect anew, and entertain thoughts that I hadn't considered, which maybe spot on, and on the other hand, far from the mark!A jolly good and captivating read!A NetGalley ARC
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Ophelia Cut keeps you trying to work out who committed the murder right to the very end. This is a story of intertwined characters who all have something to hide. The writer keeps you guessing. Well written and definitely worth taking the time to read. Thank you John Lescroart, loved it.