Review - The Lincoln Lawyer - 10/10

In this novel, Michael Connelly introduces us to a new character in his arsenal and hopefully this is a character that we will see again in the future.

Mickey Holler is defense lawyer with the skills and savvy of any of the best lawyers in the business. He is a son of a world famous lawyer himself although he did not really know his father because he past away when he was five. He has a unique working style in that he does not work out of an office but he has hired a former client whom he represented to drive him around in his Lincoln Town Car and it is there in his car where he does most of his work.

The story begins when Mickey is hired by a client who is suspected of attacking and raping a hooker. The client is extremely wealthy real estate agent and Mickey knows that this case is going to earn him a tremendous paycheck.

Things begin to get serious and personal as he investigates the case and as Mickey says he comes in contact with pure evil.

The twists and turns in this book are breathtaking and never stop. I found myself anxiously a waiting the next time I could pick up the book because I had to know what was going to happen next.

In the end, it is also a great story of redemption as Mickey tries to regain ties with young daughter and mend his relationship with his ex-wife, and although at times he makes mistakes and bad decisions he ultimately does the right thing risking everything.