The Law of InnocenceThe Law of Innocence
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What it's about
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Charged with murder and unable to make his huge bail, Haller decides to defend himself, building his case from a jail cell in downtown Los Angeles, while watching his back.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of the best Lincoln Lawyer novels, with Haller as the defendant.
You'll love it if you liked
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Brass Verdict
The CrossingGood to know
It's a late Mickey Haller book; it stands alone, but the series is best in order, starting with The Lincoln Lawyer.
By the numbers
- Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller47 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
- #61 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #364 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #722 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is The Law of Innocence worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #722 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.8 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Law of Innocence about?
Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Charged with murder and unable to make his huge bail, Haller decides to defend himself, building his case from a jail cell in downtown Los Angeles, while watching his back.
How long does it take to read The Law of Innocence?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Law of Innocence?
If you liked it, try The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly or The Crossing by Michael Connelly.