"Resurrection Walk" is the latest installment in Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer series, featuring attorney Mickey Haller and his half-brother, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch. This series fame with Matthew McConaughey portraying Haller on the big screen. (I’ve always been curious about why Haller operates out of his car, but more on that later.)
The novel starts with Haller successfully exonerating a man who was wrongfully convicted, which leads to a flood of letters from others seeking his help. Bosch, with his seasoned detective instincts, helps Haller sift through these pleas. One case catches their attention: Lucinda Sanz, who is serving time for allegedly murdering her husband, Roberto, a sheriff's deputy. Despite her conviction, and the fact she pleaded nolo contendere, Lucinda insists she is innocent.
As Haller and Bosch delve into the case, they uncover troubling aspects of the original investigation:
- There is evidence suggesting that someone may have framed Lucinda.
- Indications that the sheriff’s department rushed to judgment.
- Signs of corruption within the department.
- Roberto's possible involvement with a rogue group within law enforcement.
The novel’s second half shifts to the courtroom, where the interactions between Haller, the judge, and the opposing attorney create an engaging legal drama.
Connelly enhances the story by alternating the narrative perspective between Haller and Bosch, keeping the reader engaged with a lively pace.
Highly recommended.
As for why Haller works out of his car: In the early days of his career, Haller didn’t have an office, so he made do with his car. Even with his current success, he prefers the flexibility and comfort of his mobile office, albeit a Lincoln Navigator.
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