John Lescroart, like Michael Connelly (below), shifts roles in Damage as a long time defense lawyer gets elected District Attorney of San Francisco. Charged with re-trying a murderer out on appeal, he quickly learns to take the gloves off when battling not only defense attorneys but the family of the perp, owners of a major newspaper who pull out all stops in defending their son. Lescroart talks about the role of the press and how it has changed for the worse over the last decade. A fascinating conversationalist and raconteur you’ll find this a delightful journey through the mind of one of America’s top novelists.