What is the author's style in Dead Irish by John Lescroart?

The language of the novel is relaxed and modern, providing the reader with insight into the type of characters within the novel and giving one a better understanding of the motivations within Dead Irish. The novel takes place over a relatively short period of time and is written to carry the reader along. The underlying suspense and mystery in the novel is expressed subtly, drawing the reader in and moving the story line along in an easily followed series of events.