Astonishing may be hyperbole to some, but I find it amazing that Connelly can change genres and have such command with his story. I do not have the novel in front of me as I write this review, but I must say that a lot of credit must be given to the 3 lawyers that Connelly acknowledges at the end of this wonderful novel. He captures inticacies of the legal profession like a seasoned trial attorney. He had to have some great input.Other reviewers have already praised the intricate and exciting plot. Mickey Haller plays more like an Elmore Leonard protaganist than a typical courtroom novelist hero. But I love the character and look forward to more enjoyable Haller novels. I think Connelly has the best overall work of any novelist working today. He is that good.