The Gods of Guilt (Lincoln Lawyer): -- Sidekick

by BookBuddy

THIS IS NOT THE NOVEL BY MICHAEL CONNELLY.

Criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller returns in the fifth book of the series, Gods of Guilt, to prove the innocence of one man. Award-winning author Michael Connelly paints a vibrant story complete with courtroom drama, risky investigations, and questionable legal practices. Known as the "Lincoln Lawyer," Mickey Haller uses his Lincoln Town Car as a mobile office to meet with clients and conduct business. In Gods of Guilt, Haller takes on an intriguing murder case involving an online prostitution business run by the only suspect.

Connelly presents the story in a first-person narrative from Mickey Haller's perspective. Throughout the book, he feels personally responsible for the outcome of his clients and struggles to find balance in his life outside of work. Gods of Guilt is a thrilling read for a variety of readers, and this comprehensive analysis helps you decipher the characters' motives and navigate the American legal system. Meet Haller's obstacles, such as questionable DEA agents and immoral private investigators, as he fights to solve the mystery and save his client from wrongful imprisonment. Learn how Connelly surprises his readers with plot twists and unpredictable conclusions in his latest mystery thriller.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Crime, Legal, Audiobook, Detective

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 31, 2013

Reviews

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

PROTAGONIST: Mickey Haller, defense attorney
SETTING: Los Angeles
SERIES: #5 of 5
RATING: 4.0
WHY: Several years ago, defense attorney Mickey Haller made a connection with prostitute "Gloria Dayton", felt he made a positive difference in her life. Now she's been murdered, and he finds that he has been deluding himself about the success story. He's taken on the defense of her supposed murderer, her pimp Andre La Cosse. A complicated yet engrossing plot involves cartel boss Hector Moya, serving life due to being set up by Gloria; a rogue DEA agent, and a retired cop. The team that supports Haller is intriguing as well. I did find that some of the stuff in Haller's personal life got in the way of the narrative.

[Susan Elizabetha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lincoln Lawyer book series is superb. The movie with Matthew McConaughey is great as Mickey but the book series is much better.

[Bernice Mcaleer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all of Connelly's books.....like this series the best!

[Alena Gotz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just to read something easy. Micky got an innocent digital pimp off who was framed in a murder of a prostitute that Micky was previously defending and had tried to save. Micky learns that he was manipulated by the prostitute, who continued in the business w/o Mickey knowing, and in the process he falls in love with another prostitute who did quit. The pimp was set up by a rogue DEA agent whom Micky exposes in the process. Not my style, but enterraining.

[Chuck Barton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written suspense novel. Some mystery involved, but the attraction is more the characters and the plot. The story unfolds with colorful characters populating the case that the Lincoln Lawyer is working on. The ending - not to give anything away - leaves a lot of loose ends, like real life.

[Philip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael Connelly continues to write great stories! This book is no exception. His characters jump off the page at you!

[Darla Lupton]

Enjoyed it a lot!

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, as always. I actually felt sorry for a few of the bad guys in this one. I hope there is more of Mickey Haller to come. I have grown quite fond of the character.

[Amanda Weig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mickey Haller at his best again, fighting for justice for a former client. This was an enjoyable read.

[Cindy Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started with The Lincoln Lawyer and wanted to read other books that Mickey Hollar is in. This is another page turner as well.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best of the Lincoln Lawyer books so far!

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took a while to get into but easy, good read

[Jann Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it when a book takes over my life. This is a real page turner.

[John Boisvenue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Maritn Priddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good addition to the Lincoln lawyer series. I think this might just be the best in the series that I have read to date. This is a 4 Ace book.

[Sharon Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book in a great series. Well written.

[Regina Irwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

NJ

[Deb Kosteniuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mickey Haller 's new client Andre LaCosse is an online pimp accused of murdering a prostitute. Mickey realises the dead woman is actually one of his former clients, Gloria Dayton, that he represented on a drug charge eight years before. He also learns that she didn't make the fresh start he thought she did eight years earlier. As Mickey investigates, he learns Gloria may well have helped set up the cartel member at the behest of a DEA agent. The more he learns, the more he comes to believe Gloria's death is related to her DEA involvement. Following this line of inquiry Mickey is soon harassed, threatened, and attacked. The La Cosse case goes to trial and Connelly does an excellent job detailing what goes on there and Mickey's thought process/rationale for doing what he does. Connelly's books are compelling, well-written, always with interesting characters and a satisfying conclusion. I really enjoyed this book, it was a good read.

[Ron Chicaferro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent book by Michael Connelly - - The protagonist is Mickey Haller - he was the subject in the Lincoln Lawyer book and movie. Connelly makes a reference to the movie in this book and its a pretty funny reference. Like the Lincoln Lawyer, this book delves deeply into how a court room works - the gritty details behind the relationships between the judge, the prosecution, the defense team and the accused. Its a fascinating look at how our legal system works. The case is a murder case but its not straight forward - it brings in many different facets of the case and many different characters. Haller is a whiz at finding loopholes and he's not afraid to put them to maximum use for his client. Connelly writes in short, concise sentences - you will feel a part of the action - a super read!

[Stephanie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Mickey Haller! This is among the best that Connelly's yet written. Must read for all fans. I love the Bosch series, but this is as taut of a thriller as Connelly's yet written-despite that minor quibble.

[Leslie Bethune]

Michael Connelly is by far the best author of portraying how things really happen in a courtroom. Of course, there are some cases that are a little outlandish, but that's all part of the imagination! All of the Lincoln Lawyer books and Harry Bosch series books are worth your time!

[Dawna Seymour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Mickey Haller novel. Loved the courtroom scenes in this one.

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the ending was predictable, it was still a good read.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, not great. I will have to see the movie now.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connelly never disappoints. The story, the sub-stories, the characters and the juicy crime - this was another 5-star read from the prolific, Connelly.

[Pam Carini]

error not the right book

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series and the Harry Bosch series.

[Ladonna Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, nicely paced. No gratuitous sex, no international plots, thank you. Just a good old fashioned mystery.

[Artmays23]

11 hrs and 49 mins

[Janet Forgione · Rating 3 out of 5]

another fun read by Michael Connelly