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The Gods of Guilt

The Gods of Guilt

CrimeLegal Thriller
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Mickey Haller is hired to defend a man accused of murdering a prostitute — only to learn the victim was a former client he once believed he had helped turn her life around. As he builds the case, Haller is forced to reckon with his own role in what happened to her.

Prose complexity
3/10

Vibe

TenseGrittyDarkMysterious
Multiple POVsBetrayalRevenge

Genres

Crime Legal Thriller

About the author

M
Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards. Connelly was the President of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.

Characters

Mickey HallerProtagonist

A Los Angeles defense attorney and former LAPD homicide detective who takes on the case of a tech-savvy defendant accused of murder.

Andre La CosseAntagonist

A tech entrepreneur and 'digital pimp' accused of murdering a woman close to Haller's circle.

Harry BoschSupporting

A veteran LAPD homicide detective and long-time friend of Haller's who assists with the investigation.

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