The Trap for the Lawyer

For successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller to decide to appear in court on the other side of the barricade — namely in the role of an independent prosecutor — there needs to be a compelling reason. And yes, there is one, because "there are types of evil that must be eradicated at any cost." Soon, a man convicted nearly a quarter of a century ago for the kidnapping of a girl will be released. She was murdered, however, the genetic expertise did not establish his involvement in the child's death. The inmate has filed a civil lawsuit seeking millions in compensation. There has been a lot of uproar. But Haller knows some confidential information. He is almost certain that... The case is being reviewed again, however, every experienced lawyer knows that jurors, under influence, and sometimes under outright pressure from the defense and prosecution, are not always objective. Haller needs those who will play on his side, and he secures their support — his ex-wife, the assistant district attorney nicknamed Fierce Maggie, and his half-brother, detective Harry Bosch, who will be the investigator. Actually, there’s only hope in him. Only thanks to him can it be established who the defendant really is: a victim of justice or a cruel murderer.