The Law of Innocence

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Peter Giles

INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES THE LINCOLN LAWYER – THE #1 TV SHOW ON NETFLIX

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 story

Unlike a lot of others who reviewed this book I still maintain perspective and don't need authors to rubber stamp my views in order to like a good read. Its fiction folks.

Different POV

Seeing things from the defendant’s POV is done well. Connelly also explains the legal system from in lay terms which makes thing clearer to the reader.
Hard to put down or turn off. 5 stars across the board! :)

Leave political views out of the book.

Connelly is a fantastic author. i really enjoy his books. However, I came away from this book feeling insulted. If this was my first listen to one of his books, it may well have been my last.

Fan but I don't purchase your books to hear your political opinions!

First time I've heard a political opinion in one of his books. I don't purchase books to hear political jabs!! Not a smart business practice.

The Law of Innocence

This is one of Michael Connelly's most suspenseful audibles. I found integration of the COVID 19 pandemic and the political climate surreal. The events as documented by Michael Connelly were so accurate. This audible allowed a wonderful opportunity to get to know Michael Haller. I was anxious during his incarceration and his near-death experiences on the prison bus rides.
This is a must listen audible .