The Lincoln Lawyer

Michael Connelly

Defense attorney Mickey Haller finds himself in a precarious position when one of his foreclosure defense clients is accused of murder. Despite mounting evidence and his own doubts, Haller takes on the case, determined to uncover the truth behind the banker's death. As he delves deeper, Haller uncovers a complex web of deceit and danger, even becoming a target himself. This gripping legal thriller navigates themes of justice, desperation, and the blurred lines between guilt and innocence, culminating in a trial where the final twist arrives long after the jury has spoken.

Michael Connelly

Defense attorney Mickey Haller receives a cryptic text message summoning him to a murder case, a crime that immediately raises the stakes and the potential for a significant payday. When Haller discovers the victim is a former client he believed he had helped escape a dangerous life, he realizes he is deeply entangled in the investigation. Haunted by the past and the possibility that his actions may have inadvertently led his client back into peril, Haller must confront the case with all his legal acumen. This trial becomes a high-stakes battle for redemption, where his ultimate guilt or innocence hangs in the balance.