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The Reversal
Michael Connelly

The Reversal

Quick Answer

Read "The Reversal" as the 3rd book in the Mickey Haller / The Lincoln Lawyer Series sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Brass Verdict" (Book 2)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 3rd installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>The stakes have never been higher: when DNA evidence frees a sadistic killer, defense attorney Mickey Haller and LAPD Detective Harry Bosch must put him behind bars before he strikes again.</b><br> Longtime defense attorney Mickey Haller is recruited to change stripes and prosecute the high-profile retrial of a brutal child murder. After twenty-four years in prison, convicted killer Jason Jessup has been exonerated by new DNA evidence. Haller is convinced Jessup is guilty, and he takes the case on the condition that he gets to choose his investigator, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch.<br><br>Together, Bosch and Haller set off on a case fraught with political and personal danger. Opposing them is Jessup, now out on bail, a defense attorney who excels at manipulating the media, and a runaway eyewitness reluctant to testify after so many years.<br><br>With the odds and the evidence against them, Bosch and Haller must nail a sadistic killer once and for all. If Bosch is sure of anything, it is that Jason Jessup plans to kill again.<br>
Next Recommended Book

The Fifth Witness

Book #4 of 8 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Mickey Haller / The Lincoln Lawyer Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Reversal?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Reversal before The Brass Verdict?

No. We recommend reading The Brass Verdict first. The Reversal is the 3th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Reversal required reading for the Mickey Haller / The Lincoln Lawyer Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Reversal in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Reversal is The Fifth Witness (Book #4).