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Dismas Hardy

by John Lescroart

19 books Started 1989 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The Dismas Hardy is a Legal Thriller / Crime Fiction series by John Lescroart, made up of 19 books published between 1989 and 2021. It begins with Dead Irish (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Missing Piece (2021), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

19books
32years active
5decades
~1.8yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Dead Irish 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 The Vig 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Hard Evidence 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The 13th Juror 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Mercy Rule 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 Nothing but the Truth 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Hearing 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Oath 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The First Law 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Second Chair 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Motive 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Betrayal 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 A Plague of Secrets 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
14 The Ophelia Cut 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Keeper 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Fall 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Poison 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Rule of Law 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
19 The Missing PieceLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dismas Hardy series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dismas Hardy series?

Start with Dead Irish (1989), the first book in the Dismas Hardy series by John Lescroart. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dismas Hardy series?

There are 19 books in the Dismas Hardy series by John Lescroart, published between 1989 and 2021.

What is the first book in the Dismas Hardy series?

The first book in the Dismas Hardy series is Dead Irish, published in 1989 by John Lescroart.

What is the latest book in the Dismas Hardy series?

The most recent book in the Dismas Hardy series is The Missing Piece (2021) by John Lescroart.

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About John Lescroart

John Lescroart is an American author best known for his legal thrillers and mystery novels. Born in 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota, he earned degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of San Francisco Law School. Lescroart's legal background heavily influences his writing. He has been a practicing lawyer, prosecutor, and teacher. His debut novel, "Son of Holmes," introduced Detective Wyatt Hunt, who became the protagonist of multiple series. Lescroart has also written numerous stand-alone novels and short stories. His works have garnered critical acclaim, earning him the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Novel in 2019 for "The Missing Piece." Lescroart's books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 20 languages.

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