Just so you all know: Michael Connelly's "Lincoln Lawyer" kicks ass

[Richardo]

What a great read that was. I like most of the Connelly I've read so far, but this is the perfect blend of detective and courtroom novel.

Highly recommended! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[kaygore]

1. Agreed!

Once again, Michael Connolly has us staying up all night, keeping the pages turning!

[flamingyouth]

2. Thanks for the recommendation.

I'm going to pick it up.

As a sidenote, my friend used to work with him at the LA Times. He was there when she first started and she speaks very highly of him. He was really kind to her when she was an intern. I always like to hear nice things about people. :)

[Richardo]

3. How cool is that?

I like hearing that stuff, too. :applause:

[babylonsister]

4. Ricardo, have you ever read any Jeffery Deaver? He's another

really good writer, if you like whodunnits;, I like them both alot! :thumbsup: I'll be looking for "Lincoln Lawyer"-thanks!

[Richardo]

5. I have not tried Deaver, but I will now!

Thanks.

(Also on my list of excellent mystery/crime authors: Dennis Lehane.) :thumbsup:

[babylonsister]

6. So many authors, so little time. Try James Lee Burke

if you haven't. Excellent, especially when Dave Robicheaux is the protagonist. Set in Louisiana, I love them!

[terrya]

7. I'll have to buy that, Richardo.

Your taste is impeccable. I'll pick it up this week. :-)

[Richardo]

8. Let me know how you like it, terrya

:hi:

[terrya]

10. I finished it a few weeks back, Richardo.

And it IS an awesome read. Loved it. Thanks for the recommendation. :-)

:hi:

[Richardo]

11. Brilliant!

(I've been watching Guinness commercials lately)

Glad you enjoyed it. Now I have to read the Doctorow you recommend awhile back. :hi:

[terrya]

13. You'll like.

I've liked Doctorow ever since "Ragtime". An amazingly talented writer who can make the words on the page sing.

:hi:

[PhilipDC]

9. Lincoln Lawyer

Lincoln Lawyer is one of the 10 books or so I got for Xmas. I've read everything else by Connelly, so I'm looking forward to reading it next. If you like Connelly, read George Pelacanos or Dennis Lehane. Probably the best 3 writers going in the mystery/suspense/crime genre.

[Richardo]

12. I'm a big Lehane guy.

Have not read Pelcanos, tho.

[hiaasenrocks]

14. John Sandford is a great one, too.

[frankenforpres]

15. connelly, sanford, lehane, vachss

great time wasters (i say that in the best way). connelly is probably the best writer, lehane probably writes the best characters, sandford's lead character is probably the overall coolest guy, and vachss is the grittiest.


i absolutely love these books


lincoln lawyer is nice, because you dont need to know any prior novels

we should talk about these on an individual level, that would be fun

[flamingyouth]

16. I'm almost done with it now

(Just picked it up in paperback a few days ago)

And I have to agree with Richardo here - this is an awesome book, probably Connelly's best yet, and I'm a huge fan of his. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Richardo]

17. Yay!

:hi: fy!

[Richardo]

18. Note: Now available in paperback!

:bounce:

[petronius]

19. Just bought the paperback in the airport...

I have to agree - this was an excellent read.