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The Lincoln Lawyer book series follows defense attorney Mickey Haller, who operates primarily from the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car, navigating the legal system in Los Angeles. Each novel centers on Haller's complex cases, often involving former clients, personal connections, and moral ambiguity, as he balances his professional skills with the consequences of his past actions. The series explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the blurred lines between justice and self-preservation.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of The Lincoln Lawyer

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    2005 · Michael Connelly

    Mickey Haller is a defense attorney who works from the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car, representing a wide range of clients across Los Angeles. He…

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  2. Cover of The fifth witness

    The fifth witness

    2011 · Michael Connelly

    Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times and expands his business into foreclosure defense, only to see one of his clients, Lisa Trammel, accused of…

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  3. Cover of The reversal

    The reversal

    2011 · Michael Connelly

    After years as a respected defense attorney, Mickey Haller continued his career as a state prosecutor by convicting Jason Jessup of a brutal child…

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  4. Cover of The gods of guilt

    The gods of guilt

    2013 · Michael Connelly

    Defense attorney Mickey Haller returns in a case that begins with a text reading a murder code. He learns the victim was his own former client, a…

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  5. Cover of Resurrection Walk

    Resurrection Walk

    2023 · Michael Connelly

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What order should I read the A Lincoln lawyer novel books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Lincoln Lawyer”.

How many books are in the A Lincoln lawyer novel series?

We list 5 books by Michael Connelly , published between 2005–2023.

Where can I buy the A Lincoln lawyer novel books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.