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Lincoln Lawyer Reading Order

Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly has 8 main books (2005–2025). Start with The Lincoln Lawyer (2005) and read the numbered books in order.

By Michael Connelly

Lincoln Lawyer books in order

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  1. #1

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    2005 · 472 pages

    8 h 16 min
  2. #2

    The Brass Verdict

    2008 · 534 pages

    9 h 21 min
  3. #3

    The Reversal

    2010

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  5. #4

    The Fifth Witness

    2011

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  6. #5

    The Gods of Guilt

    2013

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  7. #6

    The Law of Innocence

    2020 · 408 pages

    7 h 9 min
  8. #7

    Resurrection Walk

    2023 · 432 pages

    7 h 34 min
  9. #8

    The Proving Ground

    2025 · 398 pages

    6 h 58 min

Page counts: median across editions on Open Library. Times assume about 250 words per page. How we calculate.

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Lincoln Lawyer: common questions

How many books are in the Lincoln Lawyer series?
There are 8 main books in Lincoln Lawyer. The most recent main book listed here is The Proving Ground (2025).
What order should I read Lincoln Lawyer in?
Read Lincoln Lawyer in its numbered order: The Lincoln Lawyer, The Brass Verdict, The Reversal, The Fifth Witness, and so on.
What is the first Lincoln Lawyer book?
The first book is The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, published in 2005.

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