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Defense attorney Mickey Haller is forced to bend the law until it breaks when he is hired to defend a man accused of killing a prostitute in this novel of courtroom suspense, the "best one yet" (The Washington Post).
Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP - 187," and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Murder cases have the highest stakes and the biggest paydays, and they always mean Haller has to be at the top of his game.
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"I have grown to love Michael Connelly and wish I could find more stuff by him. These stories following the Lawyer are a great following to the Bosch Series. Can't wait for the next book!"
— Debra (5 out of 5 stars)
“Connelly writes crime fiction verging subversively on literature.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“Plenty of drama, danger, and suspense in this gem of a legal thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A gripping novel, both in the courtroom and outside of it, and a testament to the melancholy maturing of Mickey Haller.”
— Booklist (starred review)“Illuminating.”
— Kirkus ReviewsConnelly excels....the consistency of his excellence is remarkable.
— Richard Rayner, Los Angeles TimesMichael Connelly may be the best thriller writer we have.
— Jane Henderson, St. Louis Post-DispatchConnelly's work has it all---sharply drawn, engaging characters, snappy dialogue, and a plot that moves like a shot of Red Bull.
— San Francisco ChronicleAny new book by Michael Connelly is a cause for celebration....Connelly is one of the best crime story writers on the scene today. Each new novel refines his talent and makes its story one to be remembered.
— Jackie Cooper, Huffington PostConnelly continues his streak of telling stellar crime stories.
— Associated Press—Boston Globe
Connelly knows when to put his foot on the gas and when to take it off. Once he has you on board, turning the pages, you won't want to climb off."
Haller is the kind of slick, cynical showman who can't resist making high drama out of every legal procedure....There's always something deadly serious behind Connelly's entertaining courtroom high jinks.
— Marilyn Stasio, New York Times" I really enjoy a good murder mystery. The narration is very good and pacing is excellent. I would like the actor to have made more of a distinction in voice between characters. "
— TW40, 10/18/2017Michael Connelly, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2023. He has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award given in the mystery and thriller genres, including the Anthony Award for Best Novel and the Barry Award for Best Novel. He is a former newspaper reporter who also won numerous awards for his journalism.
Peter Giles, a film, television, and voice actor, is best known in the audiobook industry for his superb narration of Michael Connelly's thrillers.