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The Brass Verdict

Written by: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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 In this action-packed legal thriller, Defense attorney Mickey Haller and Detective Harry Bosch must either work together—or die—as they investigate a Hollywood lawyer's murder. Inspiration for the #1 Netflix series The Lincoln Lawyer.

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.©2008 Hachette Audio; ©2008 Michael Connelly Crime Thrillers Detective Legal Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law Fiction Crime Abraham Lincoln

What the critics say

"The Brass Verdict has the sneaky metabolism of any Connelly book. It starts slowly, moves calmly, hides pertinent bits of information in plain sight and then abruptly ratchets up its energy for the denouement....In the midst of this new story, Mickey rebounds with a vengeance....Like Harry Bosch's mojo, Mickey Haller's is liable to work well for a long time."—Janet Maslin, New York Times
"Connelly is firing on all cylinders in this epic page-turner. The intriguing story line, the chance to view Bosch from another perspective, and Haller's reappearance as a main character add up to a fantastic read. One of the best thrillers of the year."—Jeff Ayers, Library Journal
"The answer to every Connelly fan's dream: Hieronymus Bosch meets the Lincoln Lawyer....By turns wary, competitive, complementary, cooperative and mutually predatory....Connelly brings his two sleuths together in a way that honors them both"—Kirkus Reviews
"Connelly once again hits it out of the park in the tightly written, fast-paced and sharply imagined The Brass Verdict....Connelly builds to some breathtaking twists before all comes to a close. And a more perfect end to the maze he has drawn is difficult to imagine."—Robin Vidimos, Denver Post
"If at first encounter Connelly seems primarily an exceptionally accomplished writer of crime novels, at closer examination he is also a mordant and knowing chronicler of the world in which crime takes place, i.e., our world....Aterrific ride."—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
"A beautifully executed crime thriller....Bosch might have met his match in the wily Haller, and readers will delight in their sparring."—Publishers Weekly
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Interesting story. Easy to follow. I listen while going to sleep and can pick up the story again the next day. I have listened to this story many times.

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Back to Michael Connelly! I skipped The Lincoln Lawyer because I've read it and seen the movie too many times now.

This is also a re-read for me. I love the Mickey Haller character. And - bonus - Harry Bosch is in this one, too!
The twist at the end was great. Classic Connelly.

The narrator, Peter Giles, is fantastic. He can create the gravelly Bosch voice I was expecting, as well as the smooth Haller voice and everything in between.

Next - onto The Scarecrow, the next McAvoy novel.

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loved the whole book great writing
lot of hard work love the whole service.great jod

just loved ot

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Lawyer Mickey Haller - Detective Harry Bosch - even an appearance by Reporter Jack McEvoy. If you're a fan of Michael Connelly you will recognize the characters in this story intimately. Connelly focuses on Haller to tell the story of a sensational out-of-the-headlines case involving the murder trial of a criminal enterprise-enmeshed high-powered Hollywood producer.
The book is relatively light on Connelly's signature in-depth exploration of his characters in their private lives, but demonstrates breakneck page-turning pacing, satisfying twisty-turny plotting, cinematic courtroom drama, and entertaining action-heavy investigation. Fans of Mr. Connelly will be pleased.

As to presentation: Reader Peter Giles delivers a professional enough performance with regards to diction, timbre, and voice-acting.. but displays an annoying iambic reading cadence and a too-serious/disinterested tone. Alternating stressed and relaxed voice inflections give the reading an irritating sing-song character, and Giles makes it quite clear that he's reading a text lying open on his lap while simultaneously giving the impression that his children's lives somehow depend on what the characters do. Hachette Audio Inc. should have cast the project better.

Altogether, despite noticeably subpar delivery, 'The Brass Verdict' is an enjoyable mystery-thriller audiobook - worth 8 stars out of 10. The musical bumpers at the ends of chapters are also as bothersome as other listeners imply - but I found them pretty easy to ignore. Spend the Credit.

Decent Crossover Connelly Novel

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