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The Proving Ground

The Proving Ground

Paperback Published on: 09/04/2026
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The Proving Ground
A rollercoaster of a book I want to ride again and again
I loved every second of The Proving Ground, the 8th venture for lawyer Mickey Haller, aka the Lincoln Lawyer (aka Matthew McConaughey.) It's incredibly im... READ MORE
Julie, Waterstones Braehead

Synopsis

Mickey Haller - The Lincoln Lawyer - leaves criminal court behind for his first civil lawsuit. But to him, this is still a murder trial.

An AI company's chatbot encouraged a sixteen-year-old boy to kill his ex-girlfriend. Can Haller prove the company knew the dangers of its own creation?

To do so, he turns to Jack McEvoy - a journalist who knows how powerful the coming wave will be - and together they soon uncover a whistleblower in hiding.

As the tech titans try to buy or bully their way out, the scale of their courtroom battle before them becomes clear. Because billions are at stake - along with countless lives - in an all or nothing case, which could change everything...

From the author of the books behind the #1 Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer, and #1 Amazon Prime series Bosch and Ballard.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781398719088
  • Number of pages: 464
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 320g
  • Languages: English

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The Proving Ground
Legal thriller
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion for the eCopy of this title. Some courtroom dramas feel ripped from tomorrow’s headlines The Proving Ground is one of them... READ MORE
Bzz Kolla
The Proving Ground
A true masterclass in writing.
Mickey Haller has left his old life behind as a criminal lawyer and is now working as a civil court lawyer. He has his first case, and it seems murder can’... READ MORE
Peter Evans
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The Proving Ground
Another masterclass from one the best writers of the genre
It always feels amazing to me that Michael Connolly can have several series of books on the go at one time – Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller, Renee Ballard - an... READ MORE
Rachel
The Proving Ground
Brilliant Thriller
The Proving Ground is the eighth book in the Lincoln Lawyer series by Michael Connelly and to keep the series fresh it has taken an interesting turn. Once ... READ MORE
atticusfinch1048
The Proving Ground
Fabulous as always
I always feel that autumn has both good and bad aspects. It heralds the end of summer, the start of the dark nights and cooler temperatures, the cosy ‘ber’... READ MORE
Ann Jones
The Proving Ground
Love his books.
I have read everytrhing he has published and never tire of reading his books. I like his heroes, they all have something a little different.
ben highley
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The Proving Ground
Another brilliant read
Michael Connelly has a habit of writing brilliant books, especially when they encompass his long term characters, Mickey Haller in this case. A fantastic r... READ MORE
robert baker
The Proving Ground
Best book I have read this year
I have been a fan of Mr Connelly for decades so it was with huge anticipation that I requested this book from NetGalley. It certainly didn’t disappoint in... READ MORE
Bruce
The Proving Ground
A great thriller
The very definition of a pageturner, The Proving Ground is Michael Connelly at his best. This is the new book in the Lincoln Lawyer series, and probably th... READ MORE
Jim
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Proving Ground
Cutting edge tech with timeless thrills
For nearly 35 years Michael Connelly has been entertaining readers (and viewers) with top-notch storytelling that manages to be both timeless, and timely. ... READ MORE
Craig Sisterson
The Proving Ground
Tech driven suspense in the courtroom
The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly is a real cracker. I love it when Connelly goes for a crossover, and the mix of lawyer Mickey Haller and journalist ... READ MORE
Mary Picken
The Proving Ground
A riveting read!
This is the latest in the Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller) series and a very topical story. Haller is back in court and up against an AI company, whose Chatb... READ MORE
Oundle Crime
The Proving Ground
Frighteningly real fiction
This is quite simply a brilliant novel, possibly, Michael Connelly’s best - and I have read most of his books. It is certainly the best of his ‘Lincoln Law... READ MORE
Paul M