Dark Harbor

by David Hosp

Book Overview

In a stunning debut thriller reminiscent of the work of David Baldacci, a young Boston lawyer becomes the chief suspect in the murder of a colleague. Scott Finn, rising star at a Boston law firm, has worked hard to pull himself out of the Charleston projects.When the body of his co-worker and old flame, Natalie Caldwell, floats to the surface of Boston Harbor, Finn is grief stricken. But almost immediately, he's tapped by the firm to replace her in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 044657693X
• ISBN13: 9780446576932
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

David Hosp is one of the best

Dark Harbor, written by David Hosp was one of the best books that I have ever read. I have now gone out and purchase 2 other books that he has written... Great find and one of my favorites now. keep up the great work. suittt

FOR THE LEGAL THRILLERS FANS LIKE GRISHAM OR TUROW

Scott Finn worked his way out of Boston's toughest neighborhood to become a rising atar in the city's most elite law firm. Now the street smarts that have haunted him are about to become his best means of survival. On an ordinary Sunday nignht, the body of one of his cloest colleaques--and former lover--is fond floating in Boston Harbor, her heart surgically removed from her chest. The once beautiful and ambitious Natalie Caldwell appears to be the seventh victim of "Little Jack," the Jack-the-Ripper-style murderer terrorizing Boston. Police detective Linda Flaherty isn't so sure. With Natalie's death, Finn inherits a coveted, high profile assignment that could clinch his career: one involving a terrorist train bombing. But as Finn learns more about the circumstances sorrounding Natalie's death, the fabric of life he has created begins to tear. Suddenly he finds himself the prime suspect in her murder. Finn needs to save himself, and the only way is to dig into the secrets of Natalie's life. Filled with more twists--and more dangers--that he could ever have imagined, this cas will lead Finn and Flaherty from the crime-ridden streets of Charlestown to Boston's courtrooms and morgues, and from the gilded enclaves of the power brokers to the darkest recesses of a serial killer's mind. A tour de force impossible to predict or put down, DARK HARBOR catapults David Hosp into the storytelling ranks of David Baldacci, Scott Turow, John Grisham, and John Sandford. Hosp captures his hometowm from the inside out--and delivers a powerful debut thriller.

"Thrilling"

David's book kept me up a few nights. It is a sensational terrific first book. Can't wait for the movie. Keep on writing. We want more.

What a great find!!

Scott Finn was orphaned at an early age and had a rough upbringing, spending most of it trying to survive on the tough streets of Boston, yet he managed to pull himself out and now he's on his way to being partner at a big law firm. Life is good, that is until the day they find the body of his friend and former lover Natalie Caldwell floating in the Boston Harbor. He is grief stricken, and becomes determined to make sure they find who killed her. The police think it's the work of a serial killer they named "Little Jack" because it seems to fit his MO, and after they apprehend him he confesses to all the murders, with the exception of Natalie's. The detective in charge of the investigation, Linda Flaherty, and her partner have doubts that he's lying about not killing Natalie, but because they are strongly pressured into closing the case no one wants to hear about it. Therefore, Flaherty conducts her own investigation and eventually finds out Natalie and Finn were lovers, plus it seems he was the last person to see her alive, so he becomes the focus of her investigation. Now he has to find a way to prove his innocence, and his former life on the streets may be the only thing that helps him. In the meantime, he is thrown in to replace Natalie in a high profile case defending a security company being sued for wrongful death in a terrorist bombing of a commuter train. It's quite a story because he finds out that it's possible Natalie made some enemies in high places while working the case, and he uncovers things he never expected. He fights hard to clear his name but the evidence keeps piling up against him and even though he knows someone is setting him up he can't prove it, until finally he's arrested and charged with murder. This story has great characters, nonstop action, and so many twists and turns that my attention was glued to the pages to find out what happens! DARK HARBOR is in no way your usual legal thriller; it's better! I wouldn't be surprised if it makes the bestseller list, and fast. Newcomer David Hosp has a style all his own and I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of this great new author. I hope not anyway!!

A MUST read!

Scott Finn rose from the slums of a tough Boston neighborhood to the top of an elite law firm, but the past he tried to forget may be the only thing to save him... Scott's ex-girlfriend and close colleague, Natalie Caldwell, is found found floating in Boston Harbor. Immediately Natalie is named the latest victim of "Little Jack", a serial killer much like Jack-the-Ripper terrorizing Boston. Police detective Linda Flaherty notices some inconsistencies between Natalie and the other six victims, and the more she probes into the crime she finds Natalie may have been hiding a shady past. Finn, not only dealing with the death of his friend, but a high-profile case that could make his career, finds himself the prime suspect in Natalie's murder and the only person that could help him is the same person who believes he is a suspect...Linda Flaherty. 'Dark Harbor' is a fast paced page-turner that marks the debut of a powerhouse author. David Hosp has written a lightning quick tale that is in the style of David Baldacci. From page one the gripping plot grabs hold and doesn't let go; with it's surprising twists and shocking conclusion 'Dark Harbor' will keep readers locked in for an electrifying read. Expect to this on all the bestseller lists. A MUST read! Nick Gonnella