10 Best Books Like The Law of Innocence
If you loved The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Law of Innocence are:
- 1The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly4.6
- 2The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly0
- 3The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 4Dream Town by David Baldacci4.1
- 5The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci0
- 6The Investigator by John Sandford0
- 7Crosshairs by James Patterson and James O. Born0
- 8Criminal Mischief by Stuart Woods0
- 9Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson0
- 10The Red Book by James Patterson and David Ellis0

When defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over and police discover a former client's body in his Lincoln's trunk, he finds himself charged with murder and trapped behind bars with a $5 million bail. Forced to defend himself from his jail cell while dodging threats from fellow inmates, Haller must uncover who framed him and why—because even a not-guilty verdict won't be enough to clear his name. With his half-brother Harry Bosch investigating on the outside, Mickey faces his highest stakes case yet: proving his own innocence.
We may earn a small commission from purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.
Detailed Recommendations
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Law of Innocence
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brass Verdict | Michael Connelly | 4.6 | 2008 | 432 | Same author |
| The Dark Hours | Michael Connelly | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Firm | John Grisham | 4.6 | 1993 | 501 | Similar vibes |
| Dream Town | David Baldacci | 4.1 | 2022 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| The 6:20 Man | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Investigator | John Sandford | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Crosshairs | James Patterson and James O. Born | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Criminal Mischief | Stuart Woods | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Alex Cross Must Die | James Patterson | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Red Book | James Patterson and David Ellis | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Michael Connelly
If you enjoy Michael Connelly's writing style, explore these similar authors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Law of Innocence?
The most similar books to The Law of Innocence are The Brass Verdict, The Dark Hours, The Firm.
What should I read after The Law of Innocence?
After finishing The Law of Innocence, readers most commonly pick up The Brass Verdict next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Michael Connelly, such as The Dark Hours.
Who writes books like Michael Connelly?
Authors similar to Michael Connelly include John Grisham.
What genre is The Law of Innocence?
The Law of Innocence is a Thriller novel by Michael Connelly, published in 2021.
How long is The Law of Innocence?
The Law of Innocence is 432 pages long.
About The Law of Innocence
INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES THE LINCOLN LAWYER - THE #1 TV SHOW ON NETFLIXLincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller is back on the job in this heart-stopping thriller from a renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author.“One of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade” -Associated PressOn the night he celebrates a big win, defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is immediately charged with murder but can’t post the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge.Mickey elects to represent himself and is forced to mount his defense from his jail cell in the Twin Towers Correctional Center in downtown Los Angeles. All the while he needs to look over his shoulder-as an officer of the court he is an instant target, and he makes few friends when he reveals a corruption plot within the jail.But the bigger plot is the one against him. Haller knows he’s been framed, whether by a new enemy or an old one. As his trusted team, including his half-brother, Harry Bosch, investigates, Haller must use all his skills in the courtroom to counter the damning evidence against him.Even if he can obtain a not-guilty verdict, Mickey understands that it won’t be enough. In order to be truly exonerated, he must find out who really committed the murder and why. That is the law of innocence.In his highest stakes case yet, the Lincoln Lawyer fights for his life and proves again why he is “a worthy colleague of Atticus Finch . . . in the front of the pack in the legal thriller game” (Los Angeles Times).A CBS The Doctors Book Club PickA People Book of the Week Selection













