The Proving Ground - Michael Connelly
Pub. Date: Oct. 21, 2025
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Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, is back. Only this time he drives an electric sedan, reserving a Lincoln for special occasions. He is litigating civil law, not criminal. For those familiar with the series, Cisco, Lorna, and Maggie return as well.
A high school student has killed his former girlfriend after the chatbot he had established a relationship with validated his actions. Mickey is representing the victim's mother, who sues the chatbot company for damages, admission of complicity, and an apology. All of the plaintiffs and witnesses are in danger because there is a lot at stake for the AI business. How far will they go to end the case, and how will Mickey navigate the treacherous landscape of this unregulated technology to find a resolution to the case?
Michael Connelly is another author whose books I have been reading for more years than I care to admit to. He has never disappointed. This is another five-star read, sure to be a best seller.
As usual, this is well written with a clever, credible plot. It is relevant to our times, dealing with the controversy surrounding AI as well as the LA fires as a subplot. This was an engrossing read. I couldn’t put it down, staying up late into the night to finish. Suspenseful, with nail-biting twists and turns, I also learned more about the workings of AI.
I love Mickey’s scheming, or should I say, strategizing, when he takes on a case. As a Connelly enthusiast, I enjoyed the references to Harry Bosch, Harry's daughter, and Renée Ballard.
Thanks to @NetGalley and @LittleBrown for the DRC.
*****
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