The Lincoln Lawyer
by Michael Connelly
Why read it
It is an exceptionally sharp legal thriller that revitalized the courtroom drama genre. Michael Connelly delivers a cynical, highly pragmatic look at the American criminal justice system through Mickey Haller, an attorney who manages his law practice out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car. When Haller lands a high-profile case defending a wealthy Beverly Hills realtor accused of violent assault, what looks like an open-and-shut defense rapidly spirals into a dangerous moral dilemma. The plotting is razor-sharp, the courtroom maneuvers are brilliantly tactical, and the protagonist is compellingly gray.
Where to get it
Widely available in the US at public libraries via Libby and Hoopla, on ebook and audiobook platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible, and in physical paperback or hardcover at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and independent bookstores.
What to expect
Fast-paced, cynical, and suspenseful. The reading difficulty is accessible while offering authentic, detailed insights into defense law procedure. Content notes include depictions of violent crime, assault, murder, courtroom cross-examinations, and moderate profanity.
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