Page 9 - Gears and Ears September 2013

Book Review

The Gods of Guilt by Mickey Connelly

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).

Other Editorial Reviews
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL CONNELLY:

Huffington Post
“Any new book by Michael Connelly is a cause for celebration....Connelly is one of the best crime
story writers on the scene today. Each new novel refines his talent and makes its story one to be
remembered.”

New York Times
“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.”

Los Angeles Times
“Connelly excels....the consistency of his excellence is remarkable.”

Associated Press Staff
“Connelly continues his streak of telling stellar crime stories.”

San Francisco Chronicle
“Connelly’s work has it all—sharply drawn, engaging characters, snappy dialogue, and a plot that
moves like a shot of Red Bull.”