Author: Michael Connelly
Title: Resurrection Walk
Length: 405 pages, 11 hours and 29 minutes
Geographical Setting: Los Angeles, California
Time Period: Present Day
Series: The Lincoln Lawyer - Book 7
Genre: Intellect - Mystery - Legal Mystery
Publication Date: 2023
Plot Summary: Mickey Haller, the renowned defense attorney known as the Lincoln Lawyer, has begun his own version of the Innocence Project since he got a wrongfully convicted man out of prison. Flooded with applications from inmates asking for Haller's help, he enlists his half-brother and former police detective Harry Bosch to sus out which applications are genuine, and which are last-ditch efforts by rightfully convicted prisoners. Out of the never ending pile, Bosch finds a letter that rings true from one Lucinda Sands claiming she is innocent of the murder of her ex-husband, an LA County Sheriff Deputy. Haller and Bosch's investigation leads to the uncovering of a sheriff gang tied to a Mexican cartel, an FBI investigation, and a plot to frame Lucinda. With Haller fighting the battle in court and Bosch using his decades-long experience to uncover the truth, the two find themselves up against the federal government on a quest to seek justice for Lucinda and give her her own Resurrection Walk.
- Attorney and client - Fiction
- Bosch, Harry - Fiction
- Fiction - Mystery & Detective - Police Procedural
- Haller, Mickey (Fictitious character) - Fiction
- Lawyers - California - Los Angeles - Fiction
- Legal Fiction (literature)
- Character - Haller & Bosch are the focus as they are investigating what happened. Both are working hard to discover what actually happened, trying to get justice for Lucinda Sands. Connelly provides insight to their personal lives (their daughters, ex-wives, health issues, etc.), creating both flawed and sympathetic characters.
- Storyline - There is the theme of an "imbalance of justice" throughout that Haller's character often remarks upon, discussing modern social issues. The storyline includes the sought after reveal of who actually did it, with justice being carried out for both Lucinda Sands and the character who actually committed the crime.
- Tone - Again, there is a strong sense of justice throughout the book, with both Haller and Bosch emphasizing they just want the right people to be punished. Connelly is also known for a gritty tone throughout, and this book delivers.
- Enthralling
- Gritty
- Surprising
3 Relevant Fiction Works and Authors
- Silver Lies: A Silver Rush Mystery by Ann Parker - a mystery with the strong sense of justice throughout, richly detailed setting, intricate plot, and compelling storyline
- The Guardians by John Grisham - similar plotline of seeking justice for the wrongly accused/convicted, compelling writing style, dramatic and gritty tone
- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto - while it is a cozy mystery rather than a gritty one, contains flawed but likable characters, intricate plot, richly detailed, similar setting in a large California setting
- Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison by Daniel S. Medwed - similar subject of wrongly convicted people in prison and the system that put them there, richly detailed writing style
- Murder in Canaryville: The True Story Behind a Cold Case and a Chicago Cover-Up by Jeff Coen - similar storyline with a police coverup and a search for justice, compelling writing, somewhat similar setting in a large, urban city known for corrupt police officers and organized crime
- A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department by KNOCKLA - investigative series with a similar subject of deputy gangs in Los Angeles, similar setting, descriptive style, gritty tone
Hi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI like how you include both page and time length information, as well as content warning tags. Given a choice, do you prefer to read or listen to books?
I've heard of Michael Connelly and this series, but have yet to read it for myself. This is book #7; have you read the previous entries? Also, do you consider these standalone, or do you miss a lot by not reading the series from the beginning?
Regarding your fiction read-alikes, Grisham is an obvious, but I am not familiar with either Parker or Sutanto, so I look forward to checking out both of those titles!
Hi Maryanne!
DeleteI normally like to read books rather than listen, because otherwise I'm terrible at paying attention to it. However, I did actually listen to this book because I love the guy who reads it. I've listened to all of the Lincoln Lawyer books because my wife is a huge fan. I also highly recommend the tv show on Netflix as well. I haven't read any of Connelly's Harry Bosch series though - normal police procedural mysteries do not intrigue me or my wife at all.
I'd say they could definitely be read out of order because Connelly does a good job and reintroducing characters in each book, but getting a little bit more backstory for some characters and plot by reading in order is fun too.
I'm the same! I have to be actively doing something while listening, in order to really pay attention to an audiobook lol You mentioned enjoying the narrator for this title - may I ask what other titles he has read that you also enjoy?
DeleteI actually have only listened to the Lincoln Lawyer books by him! But I loved all of them, I feel like he does a good job at capturing how I picture Mickey Haller based on what my wife had told me about the character and from listening to them. His name is Peter Giles and it looks like he reads some James Patterson books as well (which is unsurprising due to the similar genres). https://www.audiobooks.com/browse/narrator/18707/peter-giles
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