The Motive

The Motive by John Lescroart Hardy and Glitsky are
embroiled in a murder that begins in the upper echelons of
San Francisco society where money and political influence
collide. . . . It starts with a double homicide. Because
of the high profiles of the victims—a politically
connected socialite and his glamorous fianc?e—the mayor of
San Francisco herself demands that a high-ranking
detective be put on the case. And so Abe Glitsky is thrust
into the controversial investigation. Dan Cuneo the
officer already working the case is immediately wary of
Glitsky and doesn’t hide his distrust. Matters are made
worse when Cuneo starts to focus on his primary
suspect—who also happens to be an old girlfriend of Dismas
Hardy. For Hardy and Glitsky this is an awkward and
uncomfortable coincidence. But for Cuneo it’s proof
positive of collusion and yet another instance of Glitsky
cheating with his insider friends and cronies. Convinced
that Hardy’s client is the wrong suspect Glitsky breaks
ranks within the police department to continue his own
investigation. As Hardy’s murder trial builds to its
stunning conclusion Glitsky’s search for the truth does
more than fuel suspicion against the two men. It reveals a
trail of deception that leads beyond San Francisco where
exposing desperate secrets can be the most deadly offense.