From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl.
Following his “resurrection walk” and need for a new direction, Mickey Haller turns to public interest litigation, filing a civil lawsuit against an artificial intelligence company whose chatbot told a sixteen-year-old boy that it was okay for him to kill his ex-girlfriend for her disloyalty.
Representing the victim’s family, Mickey’s case explores the mostly unregulated and exploding AI business and the lack of training guardrails. Along the way he joins up with a journalist named Jack McEvoy, who wants to be a fly on the wall during the trial in order to write a book about it. But Mickey puts him to work going through the mountain of printed discovery materials in the case. McEvoy’s digging ultimate delivers the key witness, a whistleblower who has been too afraid to speak up. The case is fraught with danger because billions are at stake.
It is said that machines became smarter than humans on the day in 1997 that IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess master Garry Kasparov with a gambit called “the knight’s sacrifice.” Haller will take a similar gambit in court to defeat the mega forces of the AI industry lined up against him and his clients.
The series
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, few figures stand out like Mickey Haller. Operating from the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, Haller isn't your typical lawyer. A master at navigating the murky waters of the legal system, he defends clients who others wouldn’t touch, all while grappling with his own ethical dilemmas. As a former prosecutor turned defense attorney, Haller’s career is built on the premise that justice isn’t always as clear-cut as it seems.
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The Lincoln Lawyer series delves deep into the complexities of law, loyalty, and personal redemption. Each novel presents a new, high-profile case, but at its core, the series is about Haller’s ongoing internal battle—balancing the law with his conscience, family ties, and a career that sometimes veers into dangerous territory. From intense courtroom drama to thrilling suspense, these stories are as much about the characters as they are about the cases they take on.
The dark, gritty world of Los Angeles serves as the backdrop for Haller’s legal exploits, offering readers a rich, atmospheric setting where the line between right and wrong is often blurred. What makes the series so compelling isn’t just Haller’s brilliant legal mind, but the intricate web of personal connections and moral decisions he faces. Whether he’s defending a murder suspect or getting entangled in a larger conspiracy, Haller’s commitment to truth—no matter how elusive—is always put to the test.
While The Lincoln Lawyer books have found new life in their popular Netflix adaptation, the heart of the series still lies in Connelly’s expert storytelling, filled with twists, taut suspense, and a protagonist who keeps readers coming back for more. With each novel, Mickey Haller’s journey grows more complex, keeping readers hooked long after they’ve turned the final page.
Perfect for fans of legal thrillers and those who love a good mystery, the Lincoln Lawyer series offers more than just courtroom drama—it’s a deep dive into what happens when justice and personal loyalty collide.
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