10 Best Books Like The Law of Innocence
If you loved The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Law of Innocence are:
- 1The Poet by Michael Connelly4.5
- 2The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly4.6
- 3The Firm by John Grisham4.6
- 4Girl Anonymous by Christina Dodd4.5
- 5Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson0
- 625 Alive by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro0
- 7Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 8The Judge's List by John Grisham0#2
- 9The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham0
- 10The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci0

When defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over and police discover a former client's body in his Lincoln's trunk, he finds himself charged with murder and trapped behind bars with a $5 million bail. Forced to defend himself from his jail cell while dodging threats from fellow inmates, Haller must uncover who framed him and why—because even a not-guilty verdict won't be enough to clear his name. With his half-brother Harry Bosch investigating on the outside, Mickey faces his highest stakes case yet: proving his own innocence.
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Detailed Recommendations

Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)
Hannibal Lecter #1 (works standalone)by Thomas Harris
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Law of Innocence fans.

The Judge's List
Lacy Stoltz #2 (works standalone)by John Grisham
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense but controlled tone that will resonate with The Law of Innocence fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Law of Innocence
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poet | Michael Connelly | 4.5 | 1996 | 434 | Same author |
| The Brass Verdict | Michael Connelly | 4.6 | 2008 | 432 | Same author |
| The Firm | John Grisham | 4.6 | 1993 | 501 | Similar vibes |
| Girl Anonymous | Christina Dodd | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Alex Cross Must Die | James Patterson | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| 25 Alive | James Patterson and Maxine Paetro | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Judge's List | John Grisham | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Boys from Biloxi | John Grisham | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The 6:20 Man | David Baldacci | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Law of Innocence?
The most similar books to The Law of Innocence are The Poet, The Brass Verdict, The Firm.
What should I read after The Law of Innocence?
After finishing The Law of Innocence, readers most commonly pick up The Poet next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Michael Connelly, such as The Dark Hours.
Who writes books like Michael Connelly?
Authors similar to Michael Connelly include John Grisham.
What genre is The Law of Innocence?
The Law of Innocence is a Thriller novel by Michael Connelly, published in 2021.
How long is The Law of Innocence?
The Law of Innocence is 432 pages long.
About The Law of Innocence
INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES THE LINCOLN LAWYER - THE #1 TV SHOW ON NETFLIXLincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller is back on the job in this heart-stopping thriller from a renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author.“One of the finest legal thrillers of the last decade” -Associated PressOn the night he celebrates a big win, defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a former client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is immediately charged with murder but can’t post the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge.Mickey elects to represent himself and is forced to mount his defense from his jail cell in the Twin Towers Correctional Center in downtown Los Angeles. All the while he needs to look over his shoulder-as an officer of the court he is an instant target, and he makes few friends when he reveals a corruption plot within the jail.But the bigger plot is the one against him. Haller knows he’s been framed, whether by a new enemy or an old one. As his trusted team, including his half-brother, Harry Bosch, investigates, Haller must use all his skills in the courtroom to counter the damning evidence against him.Even if he can obtain a not-guilty verdict, Mickey understands that it won’t be enough. In order to be truly exonerated, he must find out who really committed the murder and why. That is the law of innocence.In his highest stakes case yet, the Lincoln Lawyer fights for his life and proves again why he is “a worthy colleague of Atticus Finch . . . in the front of the pack in the legal thriller game” (Los Angeles Times).A CBS The Doctors Book Club PickA People Book of the Week Selection











