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The Mercy Rule

Dismas Hardy, Book 5

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The Mercy Rule

By: John Lescroart
Narrated by: David Colacci
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The Mercy Rule is a brilliant and moving human drama set against a backdrop of relentless suspense, legal complexity and moral ambiguity. Dismas Hardy, the former bartender, loving husband and father, and reluctant defense attorney of The 13th Juror, returns here in his most challenging case.

Vowing to spend more time with his family, Dismas is hesitant to represent Graham Russo, a could-have-been-great baseball player turned lawyer who is indicted for the murder of his father, Sal. Everyone close to the Russos knew that Sal was dying and that he needed morphine injections to ease his suffering. Graham admits to administering these injections, but insists he wasn't there the night of Sal's overdose.

Was it suicide, mercy, or murder?

©2009 John Lescroart (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Crime Crime Thrillers Legal Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Law Murder Legal Mystery Thriller Suspense

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Compelling Plot • Intriguing Twists • Perfect Voice • Warm Relatable Characters • Emotional Depth • Realistic Expression

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Loved it. Kept you guessing. warm relatable characters. Narrator also excellent. Want to read more.

Love all Lead to at books with Dismuth

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What a story. Moving, intelligent, and one of Mr. Lescroart's most human mysteries. Thank you.

Wow. Just "Wow."

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One of his best It is one of the most insightful treatments of Alzimers especially the very end

Excellent

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If you could sum up The Mercy Rule in three words, what would they be?

Exciting fast paced & engaging

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes lists of twists & turns, good plot.

Which character – as performed by David Colacci – was your favorite?

DismasbHardy

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

The reader had good enunciation but also realistic expression, very easy to listen to. Not over played s in some audible books. Very easy listening.

This book is excellent

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Sad to finish it. Could not put it down. The author seems to know so much about San Francisco and the law.

A great story

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