The Law of Innocence

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Peter Giles

The inspiration for the hit Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer.

Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller is back on the job in this heart-stopping thriller from a renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author.

“One of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade.” —Associated Press

On the night he celebrates a big win, defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is immediately charged with murder but can’t post the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge.

Mickey elects to represent himself and is forced to mount his defense from his jail cell in the Twin Towers Correctional Center in downtown Los Angeles. All the while he needs to look over his shoulder—as an officer of the court he is an instant target, and he makes few friends when he reveals a corruption plot within the jail.

But the bigger plot is the one against him. Haller knows he’s been framed, whether by a new enemy or an old one. As his trusted team, including his half-brother, Harry Bosch, investigates, Haller must use all his skills in the courtroom to counter the damning evidence against him.

Even if he can obtain a not-guilty verdict, Mickey understands that it won’t be enough. In order to be truly exonerated, he must find out who really committed the murder and why. That is the law of innocence.

In his highest stakes case yet, the Lincoln Lawyer fights for his life and proves again why he is “a worthy colleague of Atticus Finch ... in the front of the pack in the legal thriller game” (Los Angeles Times).

A CBS The Doctors Book Club Pick
A People Book of the Week Selection

Critic reviews

“The so-called Lincoln Lawyer... turns in another dazzling courtroom performance."—Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

“If you’re not already addicted to Mickey, his ex-wives and his brilliant half brother, investigator Harry Bosch, this perfectly constructed legal thriller will get you there.”—People (Book of the Week)

“One of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade… Connelly’s novels have long been distinguished by his mastery of the complexities of the justice system including an ability to get police and courtroom procedures exactly right.”—Bruce DeSilva, Associated Press

“A wonderfully twisty legal thriller… As always, Connelly does a splendid job with both the courtroom drama and the suspenseful, often dangerous process behind it.”—Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times

“Stellar… the action never lags... The Law of Innocence again proves Connelly is a master storyteller.”—Oline H. Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel

“Gripping… Fans are in for another treat from the blockbuster author.”—Christina Ianzito, AARP

"A tightly crafted thriller, with some nice crossover flair to boot (fans of Harry Bosch always enjoy seeing him show up in new places)."—Dwyer Murphy, Crimereads

"A fine legal thriller and a revealing character study.”—Bill Ott, Booklist (starred review)

“Superlative... A supremely intelligent, well-paced courtroom thriller by a modern master.” —Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

Great book reviewed by too many whiners.

Why are there so many one star reviews because of the political views of the (fictional) main character! It’s unbelievable! This was a great book with a wonderful narrator.
I actually liked that the book included present-day real-world details. This is the first work of fiction, in any medium, that talks about what the beginning of 2020 was really like.
Factual events mentioned in the book didn’t take me out of the story, it made it more authentic.
For all the people denouncing the author for including anti-Trump sentiments:
Have you read the other Mickey Haller books? Are you completely unaware that he is a criminal DEFENSE lawyer? What in the world did you expect?
Why is Michael Connelly suddenly not allowed to write his characters with political views that are completely in line with their established personalities? Because you don’t agree with them? Jeez! Grow up.
I can’t imagine that all his liberal readers would start giving bad reviews if a Harry Bosch novel included a discussion about loving Reagan or Bush. (I would have made the presidential parallel using Trump, but Harry Bosch is too empathetic, moral, and human for that comparison to make sense)

Connelly Never Disappoints

Plot, characters, story, narration were excellent. Character development outstanding. All our friends were there: Mickey, Bosch, 2 ex-wives, Cisco, daughter and niece. Highly recommend.

Excellent!

I found the abundance of reviews from Trump supporters and their anger at “the politics” in this book rather telling. The story is first-rate and of course, well-written. The brief mention of how Haller didn’t want a Trump supporter on the jury causing such anger and 1-star ratings only proves the point in the book.

I read the reviews before reading the book and expected the story to be filled with political moments. Not so. Probably fewer than 150 words were dedicated to the desire to keep a Trump supporter off the jury and why. The reasoning is spot on. Too quick to believe what agrees with them and vindictive. Again , the ratings and reviews prove that point.

I am an author of detective fiction myself and highly recommend this book!

AWESOME!

I really enjoyed this book, it was fast moving, and I love the characters. If you’re a fan of The Lincoln Lawyer you will enjoy this as well!

Great, except for political Slams

Loved the performer. Story line good, but slams towards Trump not appreciated, and had no place in the book. I don’t care about author’s political views, and don’t want to hear them. Will not recommend.