BookBingeLincoln Lawyer Books in Order
The short answer
Michael Connelly · 8 books
- How many books?
- There are 8 books in the Lincoln Lawyer series, published 2005–2025.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with The Lincoln Lawyer (2005).
About 3,600 pages — roughly 60 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- The Lincoln LawyerDefense attorney Mickey Haller, who runs his practice from the back of his Lincoln, takes on a client whose case is far more dangerous than it first appears.2005472 pages
- The Brass VerdictAfter a colleague's murder, Haller inherits his law practice and a high-profile case, teaming up with detective Harry Bosch to find the killer.2008534 pages
- The ReversalHaller crosses over to prosecute a retrial in a decades-old child murder case, unsure if the original conviction was even right.2010472 pages
- The Fifth WitnessHaller defends a woman accused of murdering the banker foreclosing on her home, in a case that becomes a media sensation.2011421 pages
- The Gods of GuiltHaller defends a former client turned pimp accused of murder, forcing him to confront guilt from his own past.2013387 pages
- The Law of InnocencePulled over with a body in his trunk, Haller must defend himself against a murder charge while mounting his own defense from jail.2020448 pages
- Resurrection WalkHaller and investigator Harry Bosch work to overturn what they believe is a wrongful murder conviction.2023432 pages
- The Proving GroundHaller takes on a new, high-stakes case that tests his skills and principles as a defense attorney.2025398 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Lincoln Lawyer books are there?
There are 8 books in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly, from The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) to The Proving Ground (2025). Together they run to about 3,600 pages.
Is the Lincoln Lawyer series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is The Proving Ground (2025), and Michael Connelly hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Lincoln Lawyer book?
The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) is book one, at 472 pages. Defense attorney Mickey Haller, who runs his practice from the back of his Lincoln, takes on a client whose case is far more dangerous than it first appears.
Should I read the Lincoln Lawyer series in publication order?
Yes. For the Lincoln Lawyer series, reading order and publication order are the same — The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) through The Proving Ground (2025).
How long does it take to read all Lincoln Lawyer books?
About 3,600 pages across 8 books — roughly 60 hours at a page a minute. The longest is The Brass Verdict (534 pages); the shortest is The Gods of Guilt (387 pages).