John Lescroart Suspect

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When Dr. Caryn Dryden is found floating dead in her hot tub, homicide inspector Devin Juhle targets a suspect close to home: her husband, Stuart Gorman. After all, Stuart recently asked for a divorceand he stands to gain millions in insurance. His alibithat he was at his cabin on Echo Lake that weekenddoesnt keep him out of hot water. But maybe a shrewd attorney will.Gina Roake, a partner in Dismas Hardys firm, is eager to take on such a high-profile case, especially when the clients innocence seems so easy to prove. Yet the more time she spends with Stuart, the more complicated her feelings become; she feels strangely drawn to him at first, then has to confront the possibility of a dark history lurking in his past. Desperate to know the truth, Gina calls in Wyatt Hunt to investigate. Before the facts are in, her client is on the lam; hes already been tried in the press, and so hes certain the courtroom wont bring him any mercy either. Racing to a stunning conclusion as Gina uncovers disturbing answers, John Lescroart spins a chilling story of secrets, love, and lies.