The Brass Verdict - Michael Connelly

I recently reviewed the first Michael Connelly book I've read. Since that, I was very keen to find another one to satisfy my Connelly fix and came across The Brass Verdict in the library. I can definitely say I agree with the text on the back of his books that read '100% Connelly, 100% addictive". On the cover of The Brass Verdict, the caption reads : "When you defend criminals you have to watch your back". As you can guess from this, and as you'd expect from Connelly, this is a crime/detective novel. It's a genre I've only been getting into the past year but Connelly seems to be at the top of the pack where crime writers are ...  Read the complete review

For all you Connelly fans you'll love this. Two of Connelly characters come together in The Brass Verdict; Detective Hieronymus Bosch meets Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller. Right from the first line, when it's stated that "everyone lies", a reference mainly to proceedings in the courtroom, through to the three final twists. Yes, I mean that, there are multiple twists to this superb legal thriller. Grisham look out! Connelly is back with another courtroom based tale that will keep you on tender hooks to the last page! It packs in plenty of surprises. The plot kicks off when hard-up Haller inherits his old lawyer pal, Jerry Vincent's clients; Jerry has ...  Read the complete review