10 Books for Fans of The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer began as a series of legal thrillers from author Michael Connelly. The first book was adapted into a film starring Matthew McConaughey. Now it's a hit Netflix original series. If you're a fan and want similar books to read before the show returns for its second season, check out these 10 titles.
Much of the appeal of The Lincoln Lawyer comes from the strong moral character of protagonist Mickey Haller. He's an honest and upstanding attorney, yet he's also a very human character with flaws and personal struggles. Ian McEwan's The Children Act features a similarly relatable lead, High Court Judge
If the courtroom scenes are your favorite part of The Lincoln Lawyer, you'll love author Robert Dugoni's David Sloane series. Dugoni, an attorney himself, fills his novels with authentic details from the legal process while layering his plots with nail-biting suspense. The place to start is The Jury Master, the first in the
Mickey Haller from The Lincoln Lawyer is one of the more morally upright characters in this age of fictional antiheroes. FBI Agent Violet Darger, the star of 11 books, is another straight arrow readers will love. Authors L.T. Vargus and Tim McBain introduced Agent Darger in Dead End Girl, a suspenseful thriller so
Few authors combine deeply relatable characters and compelling plots as effectively as Dennis Lehane. Three of his novels — Mystic River, Shutter Island, and Gone Baby Gone — have even become beloved films. One of his most intriguing characters is Rachel Childs, the protagonist of Since We Fell. Rachel
No discussion about fictional lawyers is complete without a mention of John Grisham. His books have enthralled millions, and the films based on his work are always enjoyable. Netflix's Lincoln Lawyer fans will like Adam Hall, the attorney at the center of Grisham's The Chamber. Not too long out of law school, Adam
The Good Lawyer by author Thomas Benigno is an excellent choice for a legal thriller based on actual events. It's the story of Nick Mannino, a Legal Aid attorney in the Bronx Criminal Court. As he defends a high-profile case, his family's connections to the mob threaten his career and his client's future.
Author Sheldon Siegel has proven to be a master of the legal thriller. His series, featuring former spouses Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez, contains his most beloved books. In Special Circumstances, the debut novel in the series, attorney Daley is booted from a prestigious San Francisco law firm and sets up his
The Boston Crime Thriller series by Brian Shea offers readers a more extensive look at the criminal justice system that's just as engaging as any legal thriller. Murder Board, the first of five books in the series, centers around homicide detective Michael Kelly. He's a good cop in a bad neighborhood who picks up a
There's perhaps no better substitute for Michael Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer books than his Jack McEvoy books. In the first book in the series, The Poet, we meet reporter McEvoy whose twin brother's death has been ruled a suicide. McEvoy doesn't believe that ruling and starts his investigation, quickly
If you like the Jake McEvoy books, you'll love The Prey Series from author John Sandford. Rules of Prey is where the story introduces the heroic cop Lucas Davenport. Davenport's on the trail of a serial killer who taunts law enforcement by leaving notes with his victims. The messages contain the killer's rules for
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The Trial
Before The Lincoln Lawyer, Netflix had another legal drama worth your time. It's called The Trial, and it's a superb eight-episode limited series. Following the murder of a teen girl, police arrest a suspect who proclaims her innocence. A defense attorney looking to make a name for himself takes on the case, while
Law360's Pro Say
Legal dramas like The Lincoln Lawyer often lead to an interest in real-world legal affairs. If that's the case for you, check out Law 360's Pro Say podcast. Each episode provides a quick recap of the week's biggest legal stories, brought to you by hosts Amber McKinney and Alex Lawson.
