John Lescroart writes San Francisco crime and legal fiction, best known for the long-running series featuring defence attorney Dismas Hardy and homicide detective Abe Glitsky. Dead Irish introduces Hardy in a case tied to family and old friendships, while The 13th Juror and The Hearing place courtroom strategy and police investigation at the centre. Later novels allow personal relationships, children and professional loyalties to carry consequences across the series rather than resetting after each case. Lescroart's plots are detailed and procedural, with legal manoeuvring balanced by police work and neighbourhood life. His books fit legal thriller, police procedural and character-led San Francisco crime. Read more Less