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Series

Mickey Haller

3 books

The Mickey Haller series by Michael Connelly has 3 books. Start with The Lincoln Lawyer (2005), then read the rest in the order below.

Mickey Haller reading order

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The Lincoln Lawyer

Michael Connelly

Mickey Haller, a defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln Town Car, takes on his most lucrative case yet: defending a wealthy Beverly Hills real estate mogul accused of brutally assaulting a woman. As Haller delves into the case, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger, where the lines between client and predator blur. This gripping legal thriller explores themes of justice, corruption, and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of truth, all within the high-stakes world of Los Angeles law.

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The Brass Verdict

Michael Connelly

Defense attorney Mickey Haller gets a second chance at redemption when he inherits the high-profile murder case of a prominent Hollywood studio executive—but the opportunity comes with a deadly price. When the lawyer who left him the case is found murdered, Haller realizes he may be next on the killer's list, forcing him to navigate a treacherous legal battle while watching his back. Enter LAPD detective Harry Bosch, determined to solve the crime and willing to use Haller as bait to draw out the killer. As danger escalates and the stakes mount, these two formidable but solitary investigators must overcome their differences and work together, discovering that their combined skills may be the only thing standing between justice and death. This electrifying thriller marks the first time Connelly brings together his two most iconic characters in a gripping tale of ambition, murder, and redemption.

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The Reversal

Michael Connelly

When DNA evidence exonerates a convicted killer after 24 years in prison, defense attorney Mickey Haller makes an unprecedented move—switching sides to prosecute the retrial of a brutal child murder. Convinced of Jason Jessup's guilt, Haller recruits LAPD Detective Harry Bosch as his investigator, reuniting the formidable duo for a case that will test their skills and convictions. As Jessup walks free on bail, Bosch and Haller face a dangerous adversary who has mastered media manipulation, a reluctant eyewitness haunted by decades of silence, and mounting political pressure. With the evidence stacked against them and Bosch certain that Jessup will kill again, the two must navigate a minefield of personal and professional danger to secure justice. In this gripping legal thriller, Connelly masterfully weaves together the complexities of the justice system with the relentless pursuit of truth.

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