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The Brass Verdict: A Novel |
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Amazon Sales Rank: 386
Publication Date: 2008-10-14
Release Date: 2008-10-14
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 0316166294
Type: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 432
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Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. 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. 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.
Enter Harry Bosch. Determined to find Vincent's killer, he is not opposed to using Haller as bait. But as danger mounts and the stakes rise, these two loners realize their only choice is to work together.
Bringing together Michael Connelly's two most popular characters, The Brass Verdictis sure to be his biggest book yet. (2008)
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Review: 2009-01-09
A great read!
I'd been looking forward to reading the second Mickey Haller novel for some time and finally got around to it this week. All I can say is that it was a great continuation of a series that promises to be as rich and rewarding to read as the Bosch series by Connelly.
There are several layers to the novel, each interesting in its own right, that make this one a mystery novel that goes beyond the 'mystery novel' label; elevating it to the level of kickass literature.
One layer of the novel is, of course, the mystery itself; which I will not give away but I can guarantee you that The Brass Verdict is on par with Connelly's best. And that is saying something.
Another layer is where Haller tries to get his life back on track after recovering from an addiction; reconnecting with his Family and getting started all over with his law practice.
Yet another layer, which doesn't take up much space but it is interesting nonetheless for the reader of the Bosch series, is seeing Harry Bosch through the eyes of his half-brother. Personally, I was afraid that Connelly might mess up by having the two half-brothers meet but no, he didn't. I'm very curious where Connelly will take the Bosch - Haller connection next as I thought it was great to see the two very interesting characters interact. Great job Connelly did on that one so far.
In closing, TBV is going to keep you up reading through the night when you should be asleep, so you might want to read this one over the weekend. :)
Review: 2009-01-08
Excellent
First Sentence: Everybody lies.
Michael Heller had decided to return to practice but not at this level. A former colleague is murdered and had designated Heller as the attorney to take over all his cases should something happen to him. One of those cases is defending producer Walter Elliot. Elliot has been accused of murdering his wife and her lover. Elliot insists on going to trial as soon as possible and seems very unconcerned about the trial.
In the meantime, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is giving Heller a hard time about Vincent's murder and information Heller may have to help Bosch solve the case.
Although Heller is the protagonist, it was interesting to see how Connelly used Bosch as almost the antagonist here. Heller is a very interesting character and refreshing to see things from the lawyer's prospective. Connelly presents the case of the defense lawyer well with wonderful detail of putting together the case and of courtroom procedure. He has also made Heller very realistically human, particularly his response to attack. He doesn't, however, leave the other characters as simple shadows, but brings them all to life.
Most interesting is the way Connelly includes Harry Bosch, the detective from Connolly's primary series. Here, Bosch is presented as almost an antagonist to Heller making the point that the police and the lawyers can often be on opposite sides in the way they work for the same end.
The sense of place is very well done, as is the dialogue. With each new book, I am reminded of just how good an author is Connelly. His greatest strength, in this book, is the plot. I was caught up from the very beginning, and loved each twist along the way. I never saw where it was going, right to the very end and there wasn't a single miss-step.
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