Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Does this book contain inappropriate content? When L.A. lawyer Mickey Haller, last seen in. Sometimes it comes down to which is the better actor. 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. His life is flawed and Connelly makes him believable and likeable. But all of that is just a little juice on the side; the main story is strictly Connelly's. Once he does, Mickey is off and running. . Account & Lists Account … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. More Online Resources Haller scrambles to prepare for trial, and learns that the killer may be coming for him next. Unabridged Hachette Audio, 2008. I had a sleeper on the jury whose placement was directly related to the murder of my predecessor. Haller's presence adds a lighter tone to the story, which balances Bosch's darker, more ruminative outlook. It takes place today in the Los Angeles area. Mickey is back in business. 101," and when another lawyer offers to pitch in and help, Mickey tells him: "He wants only one lawyer at the table. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Defence lawyer Mickey Haller has had some problems, but now he's put all that behind him and is ready to resume his career. Im Zentrum des Geschehens steht der mit allen Wassern gewaschene, desillusionierte Anwalt Mickey Haller, der ganz besonders durch seine Cleverness bei Gericht besticht. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. -- 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.' Haller returns to the courtroom after a long absence to take on the case of a Hollywood mogul accused of murder. Then, in October of the same year, he published The Lincoln Lawyer, his first novel told from a lawyer's point of view, about an ambulance chaser named Mickey Haller, who, in the course of pursuing a lucrative case, finds himself seeking justice for a man he believes he failed to represent fairly when his case was being heard. Brass Verdict is the story of Mickey Haller, a Lincoln Lawyer - so called because his office is the back seat of Lincoln car. Most of the 31 active cases in Vincent's file are minor stuff, but one is huge: "Walter Elliot . Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. --This text refers to an alternate, *Starred Review* It hasn’t gone well for L.A. lawyer Mickey Haller since the events described in The Lincoln Lawyer (2005). The Brass Verdict When a former colleague is murdered, Mickey inherits his biggest case yet: defending a Hollywood producer accused of killing his wife and her lover. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021. When Connelly writes about crime reporter Jack McEvoy, he rails against uncooperative cops. Note! Obviously, Mickey would love to have the case, but first he has to persuade Elliot -- who most emphatically is not a nice man -- to take him on. This applies to the Brass Verdict. At the beginning of The Brass Verdict, Mickey Haller has inherited his late fellow defense attorney Jerry Vincent’s practice. 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. Bosch and his team, who have been observing Haller, arrive on the scene just in time to prevent the murder, and the attacker is discovered to be the planted juryman. [3] It was also nominated for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger in the same year at the Crime Thriller Awards. Essential for fans; a great read for anybody. Then another lawyer, Vincent, dies, and Haller gets an unexpected windfall: he inherits all Vincent's clients - putting his stalled career back on track at a stroke. Vincent "bought something," Harry says, "and your client Walter Elliot probably knows what it was" -- something, for starters, like a potential juror. 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. Mickey doesn't want to be scared, but as things unfold it appears he doesn't have much choice. He and Vincent had worked the occasional case together but hadn't been close. He said no dream team." Connelly is justly celebrated for his characters and his ability to create mood from the sights and sounds of L.A., but he’s also a terrific plotter, and that skill is in high relief here. Detective Hieronymus Bosch meets Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller. If you're beginning to get a whiff of the O.J. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017. The Brass Verdict. Last time we say Haller, he had somehow managed to find justice while acting as defense counsel for spoiled rich kid Louis Roulet, at … Bosch has 33 years on the force and is "a man on a mission" to seek justice wherever he can find it. TIME OUT 'a courtroom drama with only one verdict: Connelly + Bosch + Haller = genius.' Unable to add item to List. Mickey is pumped, and, take my word for it, you will be too. 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. Quickly, Mickey realizes he’s caught in the middle: defending the mogul requires concealing facts that could help solve the Vincent murder. Three years ago, within the space of only a few months, Connelly published two novels notable for the serious business underlying the entertainment. Something went wrong. Or both? ... His books, which include the Harry Bosch series and Lincoln Lawyer series, have sold more than sixty million copies worldwide. Walter Elliot loudly and frequently proclaims his innocence and insists he wants a speedy trial to clear his name as rapidly as possibly, but though Mickey wants to believe him, experience teaches him to be cautious: "Over the years I had represented and been in the company of a couple dozen killers. Both play against each other nicely as Connelly writes at once a police procedural and a captivating legal thriller. At the end of The Lincoln Lawyer Haller was seriously wounded. When you know you're in danger." The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly is his twentieth book and brings together Connelly's two famous characters: Detective Harry Bosch and attorney Mickey Haller. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. Local History Digital Archive Local History Digital Archive. The Brass Verdict is the second book in the Mickey "The Lincoln Lawyer" Haller series. Critics were pleased to see two of Michael Connelly's protagonists—the relatively new Mickey Haller and world-weary homicide detective Harry Bosch—come together for the first time. So who will [Connelly] feature in his next book: Haller or Bosch? The only problem is the detective handling the case - a certain Harry Bosch - is convinced the killer must be one of Vincent's clients. The Brass Verdict (Mickey Haller Series Book 2), The Lincoln Lawyer: A Novel (Mickey Haller Book 1), The Brass Verdict: A Novel (Mickey Haller Book 2), The Reversal (A Lincoln Lawyer Novel Book 3), The Law of Innocence (Mickey Haller Book 6). I am now on the 3rd novel. I don't know how accurate this book is in defining and explaining trial procedures, but if it's on target, fascinating! Haller works out the puzzle by the end of the book, going mainly on the resemblances between Bosch and his own father (himself a lawyer) but at this point no arrangement is made for the two men to meet again. Then another lawyer dies, leaving Mickey his entire practice - including a very high-profile and potentially lucrative murder case. The Brass Verdict is the 19th novel by American author Michael Connelly and features the second appearance of Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael "Mickey" Haller. I have read a few Michael Connelly novels and found some much better than others. Connelly introduced Haller in his bestselling 2005 novel The Lincoln Lawyer. The novel won the 2009 Anthony Award for "Best Novel". Since the events of the previous novel, attorney Mickey Haller has spent a year recuperating from his wounds and a subsequent addiction to painkillers. Haller feels sorry for Patrick because of his own history of addiction, and employs the young man to drive his Lincoln. Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. The Brass Verdict (eBook) : Connelly, Michael : Defence lawyer Mickey Haller has had some problems but now he's put all that behind him and is ready to resume his career. "The Brass Verdict has the sneaky metabolism of any Connelly book. The Brass Verdict is the second book in the Mickey Haller Lincoln Lawyer series. The Lincoln lawyer (Volume 0001) The brass verdict (Volume 0002) The reversal (Volume 0003) The fifth witness (Volume 0004) The gods of guilt (Volume 0005) The law of innocence (Volume 0006) 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. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 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.' 23 October 2008. by Noel Murray. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He had been charged with murdering his wife and her lover in a fit of rage after discovering them together in a Malibu beach house. OK, Mickey’s used to playing fast and loose with the cops, but the investigating officer, Harry Bosch, knows when he’s being played. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2017. . The one rule is that there are no rules. It had been a publicity machine for Vincent and now it would go up for grabs." Cops lie. Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020. Published in 2008 it seemed in part timely. Each one's got a printer, a fax and I've got a wireless card in my computer. After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. MLA Citation (style guide) Michael Connelly. Michael Connelly had already established one of the greatest characters in modern-day crime fiction, LAPD detective Hieronymous "Harry Bosch", when he pulled a swerve in the brilliant The Lincoln Lawyer (2005). 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.' Witnesses lie. When he learns that Walter Elliott and his secretary have also been murdered, he assumes she is behind that murder, but it turns out that justice has been dispensed by Mitzi's lover's family before their return to Germany. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, includes free international wireless delivery via. He took readers on a fascinating ride alongside defense lawyer Mickey Haller, a man whose honour and soul had become part-buried under years of gaming the legal system. The Brass Verdict begins with a courtroom scene from 1992 with Mickey Haller for the defense, against Jerry Vincent, for the prosecution. “He brings a powerful dynamic and dimension to the role — one that aligns with the books and brings authenticity to the Latinx heritage and roots … Being mobile is the best way to do business." Even though the way it ends is just a wee bit contrived, it's still a terrific ride. I thought this book was great! It shook off the rust and put the charge back in my blood." was the chairman/owner of Archway Pictures and a very powerful man in Hollywood. Know before you go. --This text refers to an alternate. Not only that, but Vincent had taken on a high-profile and potentially lucrative murder case. Connelly is best known for his Harry Bosch series...and Harry plays a role here, but the book is about Mickey Haller. It starts with his return to work after a long time away convalescing, following gun shot wounds in the last book - The Lincoln Lawyer (also very good). But there was nothing about him on first meeting that told me one way or the other for sure. 1 bestselling author of The Lincoln Lawyer and The Gods of Guilt. One such is Michael Connelly.' 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. There is a lot of "outrage" and insulting remarks made by both the prosecutor and defense attorney, all played to a jury of 12. The Brass Verdict is the 19th novel by American author Michael Connelly and features the second appearance of Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael "Mickey" Haller. The details of the book, the explanation, the description of the scenes, and many more, are the features which captivated me the most. Free 2-day shipping. Meanwhile, maverick LAPD detective Harry Bosch, the main character in several earlier novels written by Connelly, is investigating Vincent's murder. He was found shot to death in his car. Connelly does not string out his stories with copious amounts of pages, so the reader stays interested throughout. The story was a lie." On the strength of information from Bosch, Haller becomes suspicious that Vincent has bribed someone in the legal process to plant a jury member who would help obtain an acquittal for Walter Elliott, regardless of the evidence. The Brass Verdict (eBook) : Connelly, Michael : When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Mickey Haller (of "The Lincoln Lawyer" fame) inherits his biggest case yet: the defense of Walter Elliott, a prominent studio executive accused of murdering his wife and her lover. -- 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. He's no K Street lawyer, as he tells a young man he takes on as his driver: "I haven't had an office since I left the Public Defenders Office twelve years ago. Michael Connelly, The Brass Verdict: Mickey Haller Series, Book 2. Haller is an attorney who operates his criminal defense practice out of the back seat of his Lincoln. -- Rankin (photographer) THE INDEPENDENT The Brass Verdict Mickey Haller Series, Book 2 (eBook) : Connelly, Michael : Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The clever plot kicks off when hard-up Haller gets a boost by inheriting his old mates clients. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Many libraries are now open for Express Visits! Both these series captivated me to start reading the books. . He manages to get Patrick off the charges against him by playing on a hunch that the stolen diamonds were not genuine. That he had calmly dispatched his wife and her lover and arrogantly thought he could and would get away with it. That's the feeling you get when you know you have to look over your shoulder. I only read this to complete my Harry Bosch read, but it made me resize.how much I like the Mikey Haller character. -- Mark Sanderson EVENING STANDARD 'While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but.' Reading this book, however, I could not help feeling that the end of the book did not matter as much as the journey of reading the book. And, of course, as a writer of fiction, Connelly proves to be a brilliant liar.' As the book opens, Mickey has been out of the game for a year....recovering from a gunshot wound and an addiction to pain pills. -- Barry Forshaw DAILY EXPRESS 'a riveting ride through the LA courthouse system.' Unlike reading most books which usually entails that one cannot wait to get to the end. Think about it. The Lincoln Lawyer always represents the underbelly of Angelinos. Yet how does Mickey feel? The essence of it is this, as Mickey puts it: "I was defending a man I believed was innocent of the murders he was charged with but complicit in the reason they had occurred. Bestseller Connelly delivers one of his most intricate plots to date in his 20th book, a beautifully executed crime thriller. Among the cases Haller takes on is that of a former surfing champion, Patrick, who, while addicted to painkillers after a surfing accident, has stolen a diamond necklace while at the home of a friend. Haller’s main concern is a high profile case involving a Hollywood producer who allegedly murdered his wife and the person she was supposedly having an affair with. ESQUIRE 'If you're a Connelly fan you'll love this. I would recommend this book however. Bah! Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019. 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. The Brass Verdict Mickey Haller Series, Book 2 (eBook) : Connelly, Michael : Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. A superb novel featuring both Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch from the No. Assisted by his investigator, Cisco, and his office assistant, Lorna (who is one of Haller's two ex-wives), Haller works out a strategy to defend his client, based on the fact that the gunshot residue found on Elliott's hands is the result of having travelled in a police car used earlier in the day to transport another prisoner. 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. 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: Mickey Haller Series, Book 2. Hachette Audio, 2008. I have started reading Michael Connelly’s book when I started to follow the Bosch series on TV and watched the movie “The Lincoln Lawyer” for the second time. I enjoyed reading this and would read others by the author but not as enthusiastically as his many admirers.he is very strong in conveying court procedure and atmosphere and really opens up the thinking of a defence attorney .Bringing together Haller his lead in this series with the steel detective that is Bosch is also clever.but somehow I am not sold on Haller and his ability to maintain a close working relationship with one ex and her new boyfriend and also teasing a closer relationship with his first wife .he isn’t or shouldn’t be that nice .my other main issue was the ending which obviously I shall not spoil but would just say even for America was unreal. DAILY RECORD 'Connelly has proved himself the king of US police procedurals, and now his legal books are the equal of John Grisham's.' Buy Lincoln Lawyer Novel: The Brass Verdict (Series #2) (Paperback) at Walmart.com 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. The Brass Verdict (Book) : Connelly, Michael : When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Mickey Haller (of "The Lincoln Lawyer" fame) 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; A Novel; By: Michael Connelly; Narrated by: Peter Giles; Series: A Lincoln Lawyer Novel, Book 2 Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Also way too much time spent on explaining court procedures etc , but that's just an observation. Published in 2008 it seemed in part timely. Mickey refuses to compromise his ethics when Vincent asks him for a favor. The first, The Closers, published in May 2005, found his noted Los Angeles police detective Harry Bosch trying to solve a "cold case" and thus trying to bring justice to victims on whom the law has turned its back. These are the select band of writers who you just know are going to deliver every time. The Law of Innocence: The Brand New Lincoln Lawyer Thriller (Mickey Haller Series Book 6), The Reversal (Mickey Haller Series Book 3), The Lincoln Lawyer: A Richard and Judy bestseller (Mickey Haller Series Book 1), The Fifth Witness (Mickey Haller Series Book 4), The Gods of Guilt (Mickey Haller Series Book 5), Starred Review. A great ending from a great writer who hasn't disappointed in his previous 19 books.' Then another lawyer, Vincent, dies, and Haller gets an unexpected windfall: he inherits all Vincent's clients, putting his stalled career back on track at a stroke. He's a tough cop and an honest one, and there are angry sparks between him and Mickey from the moment they first meet. My car is my office. There was a problem loading your book clubs. On investigation, he finds that one of the jurors has stolen someone else's identity, and he ensures that this information becomes known to the judge in the Elliott case, resulting in the trial being brought to a halt just as it begins to go Haller's way. 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. Suddenly Mickey is faced with the biggest challenge of his career: how to defend a client successfully who might just be planning to murder him. Excellent novel, lots of twists and turns, interesting characters, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017. The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly Defence lawyer Mickey Haller has had some problems but now he's put all that behind him and is ready to resume his career. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2018. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Meanwhile, Haller shakes off the rust, and lingering self-doubts, as he prepares for the double-murder trial. The Brass Verdict (Book) : Connelly, Michael : Defense attorney Mickey Haller and Detective Harry Bosch must either work together or die as they investigate a Hollywood lawyer's murder in this epic page-turner ( Library Journal ). The, '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. 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. Bought this book on the basis it was the next Harry Bosch, however Bosch only makes very fleeting appearances in what is really a Mickey Haller book. John "Jack" McEvoy is a literary character created by Michael Connelly in the 1996 novel The Poet and starring again in the sequel the Scarecrow thirteen years later. Not getting our emails? Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Mickey is back from his one-year sabbatical. I am so glad I found this Lincoln Lawyer series. -- Carla McKay DAILY MAIL 'I love detective novels and Connelly never fails to deliver.' Ace. One of the people he runs into is Bosch, who is back on the active force and investigating Vincent's murder. I'm on book 17 of the Bosch series (also watching the Amazon tv show), and when i've finished all 21, there's the Lincoln Lawyer series to follow. Mickey Haller meets Harry Bosch and, in several ways, it gets personal. Please try again. The AV Club. The Lincoln Lawyer series provides a continuum of Mickey Haller's life, he is a character that makes no apologies about his wanting to make the money or defending the worst of the worst. [4], "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Brass_Verdict&oldid=962863165, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 16 June 2020, at 12:21. Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. 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