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a superb legal thriller that manages three final twists ...The labyrinthine workings of LA law, bribery and the machinations of the FBI all play a part in a scenario that soon has Mickey in fear of his life. The first line of The Brass Verdict is 'everybody lies', so there are plenty of surprises. And, of course, as a writer of fiction, Connelly proves to be a brilliant liar. (Mark Sanderson EVENING STANDARD )
While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but. (ESQUIRE )
If you're a Connelly fan you'll love this. Detective Hieronymus Bosch meets Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller. The clever plot kicks off when hard-up Haller gets a boost by inheriting his old mates clients. It's all going great until Bosch decides the killer is one of Mickey's wealthy new clients. Bah! A great ending from a great writer who hasn't disappointed in his previous 19 books. (DAILY SPORT )
One of Connelly's best ever books, this is an excellently plotted courtroom drama combined with a tense thriller (MORNING STAR )
a clever plot, full of twists, to make a first-rate legal thriller. (Susanna Yager SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
Good to see that Michael Connelly, probably the best American crime writer of his generation, still knows how to raise his game. (Henry Sutton THE MIRROR )
Mickey's back in this equally accomplished sequel ... the interplay between Haller and Bosch is as sparky as one could wish for ... So who will [Connelly] feature in his next book: Haller or Bosch? Or both? Who cares if the writing is as energetic as it is here. (Barry Forshaw DAILY EXPRESS )
a riveting ride through the LA courthouse system. (TIME OUT )
a courtroom drama with only one verdict: Connelly + Bosch + Haller = genius. (DAILY RECORD )
'Connelly has proved himself the king of US police procedurals, and now his legal books are the equal of John Grisham's.' (Mark Timlin INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Michael Connelly bring together two of his best-known characters, Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch, in a novel that can't be put down. ... It's a masterstroke to unite them, and Connelly cements his reputation as a master storyteller with a plot that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. (IRISH EXAMINER )
Nothing makes my heart beat faster than a new crime novel from one of my A-list of what I call Old Dependables. These are the select band of writers who you just know are going to deliver every time. One such is Michael Connelly. (Carla McKay DAILY MAIL )
I love detective novels and Connelly never fails to deliver. (Rankin (Photographer) THE INDEPENDENT ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but. (ESQUIRE )
If you're a Connelly fan you'll love this. Detective Hieronymus Bosch meets Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller. The clever plot kicks off when hard-up Haller gets a boost by inheriting his old mates clients. It's all going great until Bosch decides the killer is one of Mickey's wealthy new clients. Bah! A great ending from a great writer who hasn't disappointed in his previous 19 books. (DAILY SPORT )
One of Connelly's best ever books, this is an excellently plotted courtroom drama combined with a tense thriller (MORNING STAR )
a clever plot, full of twists, to make a first-rate legal thriller. (Susanna Yager SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
Good to see that Michael Connelly, probably the best American crime writer of his generation, still knows how to raise his game. (Henry Sutton THE MIRROR )
Mickey's back in this equally accomplished sequel ... the interplay between Haller and Bosch is as sparky as one could wish for ... So who will [Connelly] feature in his next book: Haller or Bosch? Or both? Who cares if the writing is as energetic as it is here. (Barry Forshaw DAILY EXPRESS )
a riveting ride through the LA courthouse system. (TIME OUT )
a courtroom drama with only one verdict: Connelly + Bosch + Haller = genius. (DAILY RECORD )
'Connelly has proved himself the king of US police procedurals, and now his legal books are the equal of John Grisham's.' (Mark Timlin INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Michael Connelly bring together two of his best-known characters, Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch, in a novel that can't be put down. ... It's a masterstroke to unite them, and Connelly cements his reputation as a master storyteller with a plot that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. (IRISH EXAMINER )
Nothing makes my heart beat faster than a new crime novel from one of my A-list of what I call Old Dependables. These are the select band of writers who you just know are going to deliver every time. One such is Michael Connelly. (Carla McKay DAILY MAIL )
I love detective novels and Connelly never fails to deliver. (Rankin (Photographer) THE INDEPENDENT ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'a superb legal thriller that manages three final twists ...The labyrinthine workings of LA law, bribery and the machinations of the FBI all play a part in a scenario that soon has Mickey in fear of his life. The first line of The Brass Verdict is 'everybody lies', so there are plenty of surprises. And, of course, as a writer of fiction, Connelly proves to be a brilliant liar.' -- Mark Sanderson EVENING STANDARD 'While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but.' ESQUIRE 'If you're a Connelly fan you'll love this. Detective Hieronymus Bosch meets Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller. The clever plot kicks off when hard-up Haller gets a boost by inheriting his old mates clients. It's all going great until Bosch decides the killer is one of Mickey's wealthy new clients. Bah! A great ending from a great writer who hasn't disappointed in his previous 19 books.' DAILY SPORT 'One of Connelly's best ever books, this is an excellently plotted courtroom drama combined with a tense thriller' MORNING STAR 'a clever plot, full of twists, to make a first-rate legal thriller.' -- Susanna Yager SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Good to see that Michael Connelly, probably the best American crime writer of his generation, still knows how to raise his game.' -- Henry Sutton THE MIRROR 'Mickey's back in this equally accomplished sequel ... the interplay between Haller and Bosch is as sparky as one could wish for ... So who will [Connelly] feature in his next book: Haller or Bosch? Or both? Who cares if the writing is as energetic as it is here.' -- Barry Forshaw DAILY EXPRESS 'a riveting ride through the LA courthouse system.' TIME OUT 'a courtroom drama with only one verdict: Connelly + Bosch + Haller = genius.' DAILY RECORD 'Connelly has proved himself the king of US police procedurals, and now his legal books are the equal of John Grisham's.' -- Mark Timlin INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Michael Connelly bring together two of his best-known characters, Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch, in a novel that can't be put down. ... It's a masterstroke to unite them, and Connelly cements his reputation as a master storyteller with a plot that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.' IRISH EXAMINER 'Nothing makes my heart beat faster than a new crime novel from one of my A-list of what I call Old Dependables. These are the select band of writers who you just know are going to deliver every time. One such is Michael Connelly.' -- Carla McKay DAILY MAIL 'I love detective novels and Connelly never fails to deliver.' -- Rankin (photographer) THE INDEPENDENT
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Michael Connelly has created some of the most engaging characters in detective/legal fiction and his Bosch series has consistently been well above the general mass of the genre. He has also written several one-off novels, and the last of these, The Lincoln Lawyer" featured Mickey Haller, a defence lawyer with some very "interesting" approaches to his role in the legal system.
Well, Mickey is back, as I hoped he would be, because he had the promise that his character would stand the kind of development that was given to Harry Bosch. Connelly doesn't disappoint, as we learn more and more about Haller, how he came to be a lawyer and what drives him. I have a feeling this points the way towards another long running series, and the addition of Bosch provides some fascinating possibilities.
I can't really say too much about the storyline, because I don't want to give anything away for those that haven't read it - the only thing to keep in mind is the basic premise of the tale - everybody lies. Suffice to say that this well up to Connelly's high standards. There are the usual twists, turns and misdirections, with nothing quite as it seems until the final curtain, and that shocking ending. Once you have started it, I doubt you will want to put it down until it's finished.
As to whether you can enjoy this if you haven't read the previous books, difficult to say because I have - so try to read at least "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "The Last Coyote" first so you can enjoy this to the full - you won't regret it
Well, Mickey is back, as I hoped he would be, because he had the promise that his character would stand the kind of development that was given to Harry Bosch. Connelly doesn't disappoint, as we learn more and more about Haller, how he came to be a lawyer and what drives him. I have a feeling this points the way towards another long running series, and the addition of Bosch provides some fascinating possibilities.
I can't really say too much about the storyline, because I don't want to give anything away for those that haven't read it - the only thing to keep in mind is the basic premise of the tale - everybody lies. Suffice to say that this well up to Connelly's high standards. There are the usual twists, turns and misdirections, with nothing quite as it seems until the final curtain, and that shocking ending. Once you have started it, I doubt you will want to put it down until it's finished.
As to whether you can enjoy this if you haven't read the previous books, difficult to say because I have - so try to read at least "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "The Last Coyote" first so you can enjoy this to the full - you won't regret it
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Lincoln Lawyer (defence attorney, Mickey Haller) is my favourite Connelly book. I'm also a big Detective Bosch fan. Thus I was really looking forward to a novel containing both Mickey Haller AND Harry Bosch. Plus I wondered how it would be done - alternating points of view? In fact, the book is written from Mickey Haller's point of view and works brilliantly. We get glimpses of how Bosch's intelligent manipulative streak and secretive nature are seen from the outside (through Haller's eyes), although the story is really about Haller.
Haller has been trying to get his life together after pain killer addiction and after a year away from law he is suddenly thrown back into the murky swamp of the legal world by 'inheriting' the clients of a murdered defense attorney. Meanwhile, Bosch is the detective in charge of that murder case.
The focus of the story is on Haller and Elliot (an egotistical movie studio owner who is accused of murdering his wife and her lover). There are twists and plenty of courtroom drama and corruption. By the end, Haller has begun to question his role as a defence attorney; something he'd never worried about before because the legal system needs checks and balances.
Looking back I wonder how a book based mostly on the law and courtroom drama can be so riverting and not in the least stodgy. Connelly manages it. You don't have to have read a Bosch book or The Lincoln Lawyer to enjoy this compact novel, albeit you'll get more out of it. Highly recommended and I hope Connelly repeats the duo and goes into greater depth with the relationship between Haller and Bosch.
Haller has been trying to get his life together after pain killer addiction and after a year away from law he is suddenly thrown back into the murky swamp of the legal world by 'inheriting' the clients of a murdered defense attorney. Meanwhile, Bosch is the detective in charge of that murder case.
The focus of the story is on Haller and Elliot (an egotistical movie studio owner who is accused of murdering his wife and her lover). There are twists and plenty of courtroom drama and corruption. By the end, Haller has begun to question his role as a defence attorney; something he'd never worried about before because the legal system needs checks and balances.
Looking back I wonder how a book based mostly on the law and courtroom drama can be so riverting and not in the least stodgy. Connelly manages it. You don't have to have read a Bosch book or The Lincoln Lawyer to enjoy this compact novel, albeit you'll get more out of it. Highly recommended and I hope Connelly repeats the duo and goes into greater depth with the relationship between Haller and Bosch.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Michael Connelly has created some of the most engaging characters in detective/legal fiction and his Bosch series has consistently been well above the general mass of the genre. He has also written several one-off novels, and the last of these, The Lincoln Lawyer" featured Mickey Haller, a defence lawyer with some very "interesting" approaches to his role in the legal system.
Well, Mickey is back, as I hoped he would be, because he had the promise that his character would stand the kind of development that was given to Harry Bosch. Connelly doesn't disappoint, as we learn more and more about Haller, how he came to be a lawyer and what drives him. I have a feeling this points the way towards another long running series, and the addition of Bosch provides some fascinating possibilities.
I can't really say too much about the storyline, because I don't want to give anything away for those that haven't read it - the only thing to keep in mind is the basic premise of the tale - everybody lies. Suffice to say that this well up to Connelly's high standards. There are the usual twists, turns and misdirections, with nothing quite as it seems until the final curtain, and that shocking ending. Once you have started it, I doubt you will want to put it down until it's finished.
As to whether you can enjoy this if you haven't read the previous books, difficult to say because I have - so try to read at least "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "The Last Coyote" first so you can enjoy this to the full - you won't regret it
Well, Mickey is back, as I hoped he would be, because he had the promise that his character would stand the kind of development that was given to Harry Bosch. Connelly doesn't disappoint, as we learn more and more about Haller, how he came to be a lawyer and what drives him. I have a feeling this points the way towards another long running series, and the addition of Bosch provides some fascinating possibilities.
I can't really say too much about the storyline, because I don't want to give anything away for those that haven't read it - the only thing to keep in mind is the basic premise of the tale - everybody lies. Suffice to say that this well up to Connelly's high standards. There are the usual twists, turns and misdirections, with nothing quite as it seems until the final curtain, and that shocking ending. Once you have started it, I doubt you will want to put it down until it's finished.
As to whether you can enjoy this if you haven't read the previous books, difficult to say because I have - so try to read at least "The Lincoln Lawyer" and "The Last Coyote" first so you can enjoy this to the full - you won't regret it
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Excellent - Haller and Bosch together
I can't say anymore than the other positive reviews here except this is another brilliant book from Connelly. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Stella
Thoroughly entertaining legal thriller
This is admittedly my first Connelly book and neither have I seen `The Lincoln Lawyer' the film adaptation of that novel so I went into this one with no preconceptions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Cann
disappointing
Very slow to get started - took me ages to really get into this book. I won't be buying any more of this author's offerings.
Published 5 months ago by A. Roe
Another solid outing
Halley is left a law firm, complete with a money making case. He's thrown into the case before he can realise and remedy why the previous lawyer was killed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by freedomrulesok
great read
I usually read ten or so pages when I go to bed but with this book I had to force myself to put it down on page 67 or I would never get up for work! Read more
Published 7 months ago by ali salmon
Shock and bore
The Brass Verdict is the inferior sequel to the Lincoln Lawyer. There is nowhere near the involvement generated in Micky Haller as a character, nor is the story as compelling. Read more
Published 7 months ago by The Outsider
An absolutely cracking good book - a real page turner!
This is an absolutely cracking good book. It brings a new meaning to the expression 'page turner'! This the 3rd Michael Connolly novel that I have read (including the Lincoln... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nigel Mc
Lacks Passion, Power of Some of Author's Work
"The Brass Verdict," (2008), was the second book released in the legal thriller Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly, one of the greatest of American mystery authors. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stephanie DePue
Action Off Screen
Michael Connelly is without doubt one of the best crime fiction writers of the past twenty years. His Harry Bosch books are of an extremely high quality, whilst his standalone... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sam
the brass verdict
A great read. A little confusing in the middle but that is just in comparison with his other novels. Compared to other authors it is fantastic
Published 10 months ago by celtictraveller
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