When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his biggest case yet: the defense of Walter Elliott, a prominent studio executive accused of murdering his wife and her lover. It's all going great until Bosch decides the killer is one of Mickey's wealthy new clients. To be the truth in a place where everybody lies. I keep them in rotation. Jerry had left instructions that Mickey should inherit all of his clients - putting Mickey's stalled career back on track at a stroke. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017. The recovery from being shot was slow, and the addiction to prescription drugs was worse than the recovery. Awards: The New York Times Best Seller List. Essential for fans; a great read for anybody. The story was a lie." After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. Last time we say Haller, he had somehow managed to find justice while acting as defense counsel for spoiled rich kid Louis Roulet, at great physical and emotional cost to … by Michael Connelly. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? I've got two other Lincolns just like this one. Victims lie. When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his biggest case yet: the defense of Walter Elliott, a prominent studio executive accused of murdering his wife and her lover. The Brass Verdict (2008) Home » Novels » The Brass Verdict (2008) Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. It might not be a sport but it was dangerous as hell and it did what I hadn't been able to do in more than a year's time. Simpson case, well, that's pretty obviously how Connelly planned it. Harry Bosch fans will love relentless private detective Dan Reno. He rushes from courthouse to courthouse, covering calls, making deals, and trying cases when he has to.....or he used to. Last time we say Haller, he had somehow managed to find justice while acting as defense counsel for spoiled rich kid Louis Roulet, at great physical and emotional cost to … Perfect for fans of Child, CJ Box, and Baldacci. Bah! And remember, that little trickle on the back of your neck and running down your spine? Michael Connelly’s star rose to fame 18 novels ago. Though the novel has some serious things to say about the workings, and occasional failures, of the jury system, it is primarily an entertainment, and more than welcome purely as such. The, *Starred Review* It hasn’t gone well for L.A. lawyer Mickey Haller since the events described in The Lincoln Lawyer (2005). DAILY RECORD 'Connelly has proved himself the king of US police procedurals, and now his legal books are the equal of John Grisham's.' The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly is his twentieth book and I have read them all. Bosch wants access to Vincent's past and present case files because he believes the murderer was a client who'd crossed swords with him, but Mickey refuses on the grounds that to release the information would violate lawyer/client confidentiality. Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017. One such is Michael Connelly.' He's a tough cop and an honest one, and there are angry sparks between him and Mickey from the moment they first meet. Non-stop, high-stakes action. --This text refers to an alternate, The Restaurant (The Nantucket Restaurant series Book 1), Jack Frost (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book 14), Jack and Kill (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book 3), Jack In A Box (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book 2). I noticed several of them check out the empty seat beside me as they took their own. “There is nothing you can do about the past except keep it there.”. Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019. Mickey would just as soon have nothing to do with Harry -- Connelly's faithful readers don't have to be told that his real name is Hieronymus, "like the painter" -- but there's a problem: The deeper both men dig into Vincent's past, the more suspicions are raised. These are the select band of writers who you just know are going to deliver every time. Review The Brass Verdict. Cops lie. The Brass Verdict Mickey Haller Series, Book 2 (eBook) : Connelly, Michael : Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. The Brass Verdict (Mickey Haller #2)(52)Online read: The jury was brought in and I studied their faces. The clever plot kicks off when hard-up Haller gets a boost by inheriting his old mates clients. When Mickey scoffs, he says, "His lawyer got killed, not him. Michael Connelly's The Brass Verdict. What impressed me the most is the intelligent way by which the link of the main plot and the confluence of the subplots all neatly tied together to lead to the finality of the story. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. And that's the way it always was." It was a transient place. The Brass Verdict begins with a courtroom scene from 1992 with Mickey Haller for the defense, against Jerry Vincent, for the prosecution. My car is my office. Mickey's hopes of easing back in are quickly deep-sixed when a lawyer he's known slightly, Jerry Vincent, is found murdered in his car. After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. If you're beginning to get a whiff of the O.J. 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.' That's the feeling you get when you know you have to look over your shoulder. Were ta It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The story however eventually emerges and takes a few nice twists, with the best twist of all left to the last chapter, didn't see it coming. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. There is a lot of "outrage" and insulting remarks made by both the prosecutor and defense attorney, all played to a jury of 12. Careful Connelly readers will know that there’s a connection between the author’s two heroes, Bosch and Haller, even though this is the first time the two costarred together (see The Black Light, 1993). The Brass Verdict was an exciting read and Connelly was able to bring this book to a surprising and exciting end. People drawn by … Now, can’t wait to read more of Connelly’s books in this Michael Haller’s series and as well as the Bosch series even though I have completed all 5 seasons of the TV series. And, of course, as a writer of fiction, Connelly proves to be a brilliant liar.' Haller returns to the courtroom after a long absence to take on the … There's minimal Bosch, but it's interesting to see him from another perspective. The Brass Verdict. A spy novel that crosses the globe - an MI6 agent will stop at nothing to find his wife and get vengeance on those who took her. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021. It's narrated by Mickey, a criminal-defense lawyer who is just coming off a year's self-imposed sabbatical -- he'd been shot in the gut and then had become addicted to painkillers in various forms -- and plans to ease slowly back into his practice. After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. They come in all sizes and shapes, rich and poor, humble and arrogant, regretful and cold to the bone. Sign up for my newsletter to be among the first to learn of upcoming titles! A great ending from a great writer who hasn't disappointed in his previous 19 books.' ESQUIRE 'If you're a Connelly fan you'll love this. After his wife and daughter are killed, Jack Hunter wants revenge. 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. -- Barry Forshaw DAILY EXPRESS 'a riveting ride through the LA courthouse system.' Three years ago, within the space of only a few months, Connelly published two novels notable for the serious business underlying the entertainment. I have read a few Michael Connelly novels and found some much better than others. Also way too much time spent on explaining court procedures etc , but that's just an observation. "You should take it as a warning, Counselor," Harry continues. But as Haller prepares for the case that could launch him into the big time, he learns that Vincent’s killer may be coming for him next. Haller returns to the courtroom after a long absence to take on the case of a Hollywood mogul accused of murder. Please try again. If any of them knew what had happened, they werent showing it. Bringing together two of Michael Connelly's best-loved characters, THE BRASS VERDICT is the most explosive novel yet by the author the Los Angeles Times has called "our laureate, proving again that popular fiction at its best . In a political context - In favor of large, intrusive government that violates or suppresses individual rights; characterized by a "law and order" approach; failing to support civil liberties and/or economic freedom … The details of the book, the explanation, the description of the scenes, and many more, are the features which captivated me the most. Mickey refuses to compromise his ethics when Vincent asks him for a favor. Tap to unmute. A child, A memory, An investigation... What is hidden in Tommy's memories? Mickey is back from his one-year sabbatical. Over time he has written some of the best stand-alone thrillers and has made Harry Bosch a household name. Not merely is the accused murderer a Los Angeles celebrity and the victims his wife and her lover, but Connelly drops in the occasional teasing reference as well. It had been a publicity machine for Vincent and now it would go up for grabs." Kindle Book. Like Lincoln Lawyer, this is a fine legal thriller, full of both electric courtroom scenes and fascinating behind-the-scenes stuff about the business of lawyering. I am now on the 3rd novel. This item has a maximum order quantity limit. “Bestseller Connelly delivers one of his most intricate plots to date in his 20th book”, “The answer to every Connelly fan’s dream: Hieronymus Bosch meets the Lincoln Lawyer”. The Brass Verdict A Novel (Book) : Connelly, Michael : Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. Little, Brown and Company (September 18, 2008). Judge Mary Townes Holder, the chief judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court has informed Michael that Vincent was found dead in his car in the garage at his office. Please try your request again later. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Previously 'The Lincoln Lawyer' was my favourite, but 'The Brass Verdict' is equally enjoyable; it definitely kept me guessing with plenty of twists and turns. . The Brass Verdict is a terrific read, with a propulsive storyline that sets the pages whirring, while also providing plenty of character depth and philosophical questions too. Read the riveting opening to the Jack Hunter series. Release date: October 14, … -- Mark Sanderson EVENING STANDARD 'While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but.' 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