BookBingeLincoln Lawyer Books in Order
A defense attorney who runs his practice from the back of a chauffeured Lincoln takes cases where guilt is never simple.
Here is the complete Lincoln Lawyer reading order — all 8 books by Michael Connelly, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Lincoln Lawyer(2005)
- The Brass Verdict(2008)
- The Reversal(2010)
- The Fifth Witness(2011)
- The Gods of Guilt(2013)
- The Law of Innocence(2020)
- Resurrection Walk(2023)
- The Proving Ground(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Lincoln Lawyer series?
There are 8 books in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly, beginning with The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) and most recently The Proving Ground (2025).
What is the first Lincoln Lawyer book?
The first book is The Lincoln Lawyer, published in 2005. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Lincoln Lawyer in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.