The Brass VerdictThe Brass Verdict
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What it's about
After two years of wrong turns, defense attorney Mickey Haller is back in the courtroom. When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his practice and its biggest case: the defense of studio executive Walter Elliott, accused of killing his wife and her lover. But Haller soon learns that Vincent's killer may be coming for him, and he teams up with detective Harry Bosch.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It brings together Michael Connelly's two great characters, Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch.
You'll love it if you liked
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Promises in DeathGood to know
It's the second Mickey Haller novel; read The Lincoln Lawyer first. The courtroom twists are the best part.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller58 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #37 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #245 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #491 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Brass Verdict worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #491 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 78.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Brass Verdict about?
After two years of wrong turns, defense attorney Mickey Haller is back in the courtroom. When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his practice and its biggest case: the defense of studio executive Walter Elliott, accused of killing his wife and her lover. But Haller soon learns that Vincent's killer may be coming for him, and he teams up with detective Harry Bosch.
How long does it take to read The Brass Verdict?
About 11 hours (422 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Brass Verdict?
If you liked it, try The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Promises in Death by J. D. Robb.