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The Reversal (The Lincoln Lawyer, #3; Harry Bosch Universe, #22)

Michael Connelly

Start date: July 1, 2017

Finish date: July 31, 2017

Discussion leader: Jonetta

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Jul 26, 2017 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-suspense-thriller, group-read, 17000-in-2017, nc-br-digital-library, audiobook, author-of-the-week, 4000-books

Mickey Heller finds himself in the weird position of prosecutor when the 24-year old murder conviction of Jason Jessup is reversed after the DNA results point to someone else. The DA wants an independent counsel and Mickey's tagged. He agrees but with two conditions: Maggie McPherson is his second chair and Harry Bosch is assigned as investigator.

This was headed to a 5-star rating until I reached the end. Everything about this case was interesting and compelling, including the dynamics of Micke ...more

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May 20, 2018 Sandra Hoover rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-thriller, police-procedurals

Another outstanding book in the Mickey Haller/Harry Bosch series! The Reversal features defense attorney Haller crossing the courtroom aisle to work as the prosecutor along side his ex-wife. He brings Bosch in as an investigator on a case in which the accused has already served 24 years after having been found guilty of the murder of a 12 year old girl. His conviction has recently been overturned, and he's free pending his new trial. Haller & Bosch are convinced he's guilty and leave no stone un ...more

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Aug 11, 2017 Robin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2017, legal-thriller

In 1986, Twelve year old Melissa Landy was snatched from her front yard and later found dead. Jason Jessup was convicted of her murder. Now 24 years later, DNA from a semen stain on the little girl's dress points to Melissa's stepfather. Jessup's conviction was overturned and a new trial is ordered. Defense Attorney Mickey Haller is asked to cross the aisle and work for the prosecution on this case. He chooses his ex-wife, Maggie McPherson, to be second chair, and his half-brother, Harry Bosch, ...more

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Mar 30, 2015 Connie rated it it was amazing

This is #3 in Mickey Haller Series.

I enjoyed the fact that Mickey traded sides and was for The People this time. Even though his time has been spent on the other side of the aisle, he seemed to keep everything together and had his case ready to go to trial. I also believe we received a little better look at Maggie in this one. We saw how talented a lawyer she is and how she would be if she was in charge of a case.

I can't wait to read the next one and am giving this 5 out of 5 stars. ...more

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