The Law of Innocence (Mickey Haller Book 6)
“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
In "The Law of Innocence," Michael Connelly's riveting legal thriller, Mickey Haller, the renowned defense attorney, takes on a seemingly impossible case that tests his skills and challenges his beliefs. When a young man named Jason Jessup is wrongly convicted of a gruesome double murder, Haller is determined to prove his innocence and uncover the truth.
As Haller delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, corruption, and hidden agendas. He faces relentless opposition from the prosecution, formidable adversaries, and a justice system that seems stacked against him. Haller's unwavering commitment to justice and his relentless pursuit of the truth drive him forward as he battles against overwhelming odds.
With his trademark wit and sharp legal acumen, Haller unravels a series of unexpected twists and turns, exposing secrets and exposing lies. He uncovers a conspiracy that goes beyond the courtroom, reaching into the highest levels of power and privilege. As the stakes rise, Haller realizes that not only his client's life is at stake but also his own.
"The Law of Innocence" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of the legal system, the fragility of justice, and the indomitable spirit of a man fighting for what he believes in. Michael Connelly delivers a masterful tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and relentless suspense, "The Law of Innocence" is a must-read for fans of legal thrillers and compelling crime fiction. Michael Connelly once again proves why he is one of the most acclaimed and celebrated authors of our time.
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