What order should I read Michael Connelly's books in?

Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Michael Connelly's series listed here began in this order: Lincoln Lawyer (2005), Renée Ballard (2017).

Which Michael Connelly book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Lincoln Lawyer (2005), book 1 of Lincoln Lawyer.

Books in order

Michael Connelly books in order

Here are 2 of Michael Connelly's series in reading order — 14 main books in all. The earliest, Lincoln Lawyer, began in 2005. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Lincoln Lawyer

8 books · 2005–2025

#1The Lincoln Lawyer2005
#2The Brass Verdict2008
#3The Reversal2010
#4The Fifth Witness2011
#5The Gods of Guilt2013
#6The Law of Innocence2020
#7Resurrection Walk2023
#8The Proving Ground2025

Lincoln Lawyer reading order and reading times →

Renée Ballard

6 books · 2017–2024

#1The Late Show2017
#2Dark Sacred Night2018
#3The Night Fire2019
#4The Dark Hours2021
#5Desert Star2022
#6The Waiting2024

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Reading Michael Connelly

What order should I read Michael Connelly's books in?: Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Michael Connelly's series listed here began in this order: Lincoln Lawyer (2005), Renée Ballard (2017).
Which Michael Connelly book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Lincoln Lawyer (2005), book 1 of Lincoln Lawyer.