About the lies that have stolen my thunder: THE GODS OF GUILT.

The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mickey Haller is struggling after a failed DA campaign. He's on the outs with his daughter and working boring legal cases. Then he gets the call to defend someone accused of murder and quickly learns the victim involved was one of his old clients, a former prostitute he thought helped get on track to a better life. The case soon puts Mickey on a path toward corruption and danger.

I've been re-reading THE LINCOLN LAWYER series over time, but while reading this novel, I realized I'm not sure I ever read THE GODS OF GUILT. As always, this was a solid thriller from Connelly. Great characters, excellent mystery, and wonderful courtroom scenes. I hated seeing Mickey down and depressed and on the outs with Hayley, especially since it meant few appearances from his ex, Maggie. But luckily we saw a lot of Lorna and Cisco, Mickey's faithful associates. I love the dynamics between Mickey and his team--they always add just enough humor and sarcasm to keep the complete darkness of the story at bay.

This is definitely a depressing read at times, but it offers an excellent and in-depth story that delves into the world of prostitution, drugs, the DEA, and more. 4 stars.

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