The Gods of GuiltThe Gods of Guilt
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What it's about
Mickey Haller gets a text: 'Call me ASAP - 187,' the California code for murder. The victim turns out to be a former client, a prostitute he thought he had helped leave that life. Haller is on the hook, and as he builds a defense, he finds that his own past actions may have led to her death.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of the most personal and emotional Lincoln Lawyer novels.
You'll love it if you liked
The Law of Innocence
The Brass Verdict
The Lincoln LawyerGood to know
It's the fifth Mickey Haller novel; reading in order helps. It inspired a season of the Netflix series.
By the numbers
- Readers79 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller51 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #69 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #397 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #781 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Gods of Guilt worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #781 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 75.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Gods of Guilt about?
Mickey Haller gets a text: 'Call me ASAP - 187,' the California code for murder. The victim turns out to be a former client, a prostitute he thought he had helped leave that life. Haller is on the hook, and as he builds a defense, he finds that his own past actions may have led to her death.
How long does it take to read The Gods of Guilt?
About 10 hours (389 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Gods of Guilt?
If you liked it, try The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly, The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly or The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly.