The saga of the Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller, continues, following his previous appearance as a special prosecutor. Times are hard and money scarce. To scratch out a living, Mickey is now advertising in TV for clients facing foreclosure of their homes. There is in this era no shortage of potential clients, and a thousand dollars here, a monthly payout there, and bills can be paid.
When one of his clients is arrested for the murder of a bank’s home loan officer, Mickey is once again a defense lawyer, giving the author to do what he does best: a dramatic courtroom story. The drama is there, but a little bit of a potboiler, with the reader pretty much knowing not only the outcome of the trial but what follows.
Mickey, however, remains an interesting continuing character and we can be certain the sequel will take him into new territory once again. The author is excellent in constructing a plot that moves forward in a logical and careful manner, albeit with few surprises. Written with aplomb and, to a degree, the flippancy necessary for Mickey’s personality, perhaps the next novel in the series will unveil more depth to the character. Make no mistake, however: this one’s a good read, and recommended.
I’m reading this now and loving it. Michael Connelly has such crisp writing and well-constructed plots. It’s a real pleasure.