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The Gods of Guilt

Written by: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES THE LINCOLN LAWYER–THE #1 TV SHOW ON NETFLIX

Defense attorney Mickey Haller is forced to bend the law until it breaks when he is hired to defend a man accused of killing a prostitute in this novel of courtroom suspense, the "best one yet" (The Washington Post).

Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP—187," and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Murder cases have the highest stakes and the biggest paydays, and they always mean Haller has to be at the top of his game.

When Mickey learns that the victim was his own former client, a prostitute he thought he had rescued and put on the straight and narrow path, he knows he is on the hook for this one. He soon finds out that she was back in LA and back in the life. Far from saving her, Mickey may have been the one who put her in danger.

Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Mickey must work tirelessly and bring all his skill to bear on a case that could mean his ultimate redemption or proof of his ultimate guilt. The Gods of Guilt shows once again why "Michael Connelly excels, easily surpassing John Grisham in the building of courtroom suspense" (Los Angeles Times).

©2013 Michael Connelly (P)2013 Hachette Audio
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What the critics say

"The combination of this fast-paced courtroom drama and Giles's steady and consistent narration makes for an engrossing listening experience…Giles's rich portrayals help listeners differentiate the multiple characters as Haller becomes convinced that his client is not only innocent but also the victim of an elaborate setup involving local police and DEA agents." (AudioFile)

"Connelly knows when to put his foot on the gas and when to take it off. Once he has you on board, turning the pages, you won't want to climb off." (Boston Globe)

"Haller is the kind of slick, cynical showman who can't resist making high drama out of every legal procedure....There's always something deadly serious behind Connelly's entertaining courtroom high jinks" (New York Times Book Review)

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excellent

great read.
the story was interesting. I highly recommend this audio book if you like books about crime and trial

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A Great Thriller

Of all this authors books I’ve read so far, this ones the best. Fast paced right out of the starting line. Keeps you guessing till close to the end.

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Spellbinding story. One of the best from Connelly

My only regret with this story is that there aren't enough Lincoln Lawyer novels. I have long been a fan of the Harry Bosh series and the Lincoln Lawyer stories are a great contrast to these. very enjoyable.

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Done Masterfully

I've enjoyed every Lincoln Lawyer novel until this one. Another great performance by Giles. Connelly writes another great legal suspense thriller. Mickey Haller, his helpers, Sisco, Lorna, Earl and others work in sync while each adding value.

In this display of courtroom intrigue, Haller draws from his team's investigation and acumen to prove the innocence of his client. Meanwhile, faces from past novels resurface... some with goals to destroy his client.

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Captivating

Hard to stop listening. Great story and conclusions. I hope there are more books featuring the Lincoln Lawyer in the works.

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Another masterpiece

Connelly has done a really good job with this one. For those that know the Lincoln lawyer series (if not I strongly advise to read all the previous tomes), the eponyme hero is back with new personal life challenges. The author brings back characters from the very first tome masterfully and manages to draw a new picture where old and new characters act in a realistic and mind-blowing piece. I love how Connelly presents us different aspects of the US law system with each of his books, and at the same time, creates such a captivating story.

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Loved it

Another great story by Michael Connelly. I can’t wait till the next one to read.

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Mansplaining

The plot was good in that it had some tangled pieces.

What I found insulting was that several times it was female characters that were chosen to say they 'didn't understand'. this enabled the author, through the character of the lawyer to over-explain what was going on. As the listener, I received it as condescending.

Preformer has a clear voice and is able to make the listener feel like they are seeing the events as the main character did.

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Enjoyable story but. . .

The story was good. I found the reading to be painfully emotive and a real distraction to the flow.

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annoying background

Found the background sound effects and music to be excessive and a distraction when trying to concentrate on the story. Ended up not finishing.

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