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Mickey Haller has spent his career representing the most unlikely and often unsympathetic defendants—from bikers to con artists—operating out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car as he navigates Los Angeles’s far‑flung courthouses. When a Beverly Hills playboy accused of assault hires Haller, the defense attorney faces his most lucrative case yet. Yet as evidence mounts and a client’s murder unfolds, Haller’s quest for innocence exposes a darker reality that could cost him his freedom. The novel blends legal intrigue with personal danger, showcasing Haller’s skillful negotiation and sometimes ruthless tactics.
Themes of justice, manipulation, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator underpin Haller’s journey as he balances courtroom battles with a looming threat to his own life.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Thriller/Legal Thriller
Authors: Michael Connelly
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