THE PROVING GROUND A Lincoln Lawyer Novel

Michael Connelly proves that the criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, aka the Lincoln Lawyer, has successfully jumped to the civil side with this riveting courtroom drama. Narrator Peter Giles, the voice for the series, smoothly shifts among male and female characters, embodying figures as varied as a troubled teenager and a seductive digital AI companion. Connelly's plot explores the potential dangers AI presents for vulnerable young people while vividly situating events in wildfire-scorched Los Angeles. Series regulars return, and journalist Jack McEvoy, from another Connelly series, makes an important contribution. Connelly's genius for real-life drama and the creation of compelling characters, coupled with Giles's talent for ratcheting up tension and delivering emotion, makes for a totally engaging addition to the series. E.Q. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]