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The Proving Ground: The Brand New Blockbuster Lincoln Lawyer Thriller (Mickey Haller Series Book 7)

The Lincoln Lawyer returns in his most explosive case yet - where AI becomes the deadliest weapon.
Reading guide
The Proving Ground is book 7 in the Mickey Haller series. While it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone, prior books enrich character relationships and backstory.
Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, evolves from cynical defender to compassionate seeker of justice, confronting personal demons and systemic failures across Los Angeles courtrooms. In this arc, he transitions from criminal defense to a high-stakes civil suit against a tech giant, marking a turning point in his career.

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Michael Connelly's Mickey Haller series redefines the legal thriller with razor-sharp courtroom drama and gripping moral complexity. Haller, a charismatic defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln Town Car, navigates Los Angeles's darkest corners, taking on cases that blur the line between justice and survival. From defending the guilty to exposing systemic corruption, Haller's relentless pursuit of the truth has made him one of crime fiction's most compelling protagonists.

In The Proving Ground, book seven of the series, Haller steps out of criminal court and into a landmark civil case. An AI chatbot is implicated in a teenager's murder, and Haller must prove the tech giant behind it knew the dangers. Teaming up with journalist Jack McEvoy, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens billions and countless lives. This is a timely, high-stakes thriller that pits human ethics against runaway technology, all told with Connelly's trademark authenticity and pulse-pounding pace.

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