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Many of Michael’s main characters appear together in books.

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TheHarry Bosch Series:

Books in published order:
The Black Echo (1992)
The Black Ice (1993)
The Concrete Blonde(1994)
The Last Coyote (1995)
Trunk Music (1997)
Angels Flight (1999)
A Darkness More Than Night (2001)
City Of Bones (2002)
Lost Light (2003)
The Narrows (2004) (sequel to The Poet)
The Closers (2005)
Echo Park (2006)
The Overlook  (2007)
Nine Dragons (2009) (also featuring Mickey Haller)
The Drop (2011)
The Black Box (2012)
The Burning Room (2014)
The Crossing (2015) (also featuring Mickey Haller)
The Wrong Side Of Goodbye (2016) (also featuring Mickey Haller)
Two Kinds Of Truth (2017) (also featuring Mickey Haller)
Dark Sacred Night (2018) (also featuring Renée Ballard)
The Night Fire (2019) (also featuring Renée Ballard)
The Dark Hours (2021) (also featuring Renée Ballard)
Desert Star (2022) (also featuring Renée Ballard)
The Waiting (2024) (also featuring Renée Ballard)

Also appearing in the following Mickey Haller novels: The Brass Verdict (2008), The Reversal (2010), The Law Of Innocence (2020), and Resurrection Walk (2023), and a very brief part in The Fifth Witness (2011) and The Gods of Guilt (2013).

The Lincoln Lawyer Series with Mickey Haller:

Books in published order:
The Lincoln Lawyer (2005)
The Brass Verdict (2008) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Reversal (2010) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Fifth Witness(2011)
The Gods of Guilt (2013)
The Law Of Innocence (2020) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
Resurrection Walk (2023) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Proving Ground (2025) (also featuring Jack McEvoy)

Also appearing in the following Harry Bosch novels: Nine Dragons (2009), The Crossing (2015), The Wrong Side Of Goodbye (2016), Two Kinds Of Truth (2017), and The Night Fire (2019), and a very brief part in Desert Star (2022).

TheRenée Ballard Series:

Books in published order:
The Late Show(2017)
Dark Sacred Night (2018) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Night Fire (2019) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Dark Hours (2021) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
Desert Star (2022) (also featuring Harry Bosch)
The Waiting (2024) (also featuring Harry Bosch)

Also appearing in Ironwood (May 2026), and a brief part in Resurrection Walk (2023)

The Jack McEvoy Series:

Books in published order:
The Poet (1996)
The Scarecrow (2009)
Fair Warning (2020)

Also appearing in The Proving Ground (2025).

With 25 novels, it’s Connelly’s most extensive series, often featuring crossovers with other characters.

1. The Black Echo (1992)
   Bosch investigates a Vietnam War comrade’s murder, uncovering a bank heist conspiracy.
   Awards: Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
2. The Black Ice (1993)
   Bosch probes a drug-related murder, leading to a dangerous cartel investigation.
   Crossover: Brief flashback appearance of young Mickey Haller.
3. The Concrete Blonde (1994)
   A serial killer case resurfaces, threatening Bosch’s reputation during a civil trial.
   Note: Famously spotted with President Bill Clinton.
4. The Last Coyote (1995)
   Suspended from the LAPD, Bosch investigates his mother’s 1961 murder.
   Note: Adapted in Bosch TV series.
5. Trunk Music (1997)
   Bosch tackles a mob-connected murder found in a car trunk.
   Note: Introduces Las Vegas settings.
6. Angels Flight (1998)
   Bosch investigates a high-profile lawyer’s murder amid LAPD tensions.
   Note: A fan favorite for its political intrigue.
7. A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
   Bosch teams with FBI profiler Terry McCaleb to catch a ritualistic killer.
   Crossover: Features Terry McCaleb.
8. City of Bones (2002)
   A child’s bones spark a decades-old murder case for Bosch.
   Note: Adapted in Bosch Season 1.
9. Lost Light (2003)
   Retired Bosch investigates an unsolved robbery-murder as a private investigator.
   Note: First-person narration.
10. The Narrows (2004)
    Bosch hunts the serial killer “The Poet” with FBI agent Rachel Walling.
    Crossover: Sequel to The Poet (Jack McEvoy series).
11. The Closers (2005)
    Bosch returns to the LAPD’s Cold Case Unit, solving a 1988 murder.
    Note: Third-person narration resumes.
12. Echo Park (2006)
    Bosch reopens a 1993 case, confronting a serial killer’s confession.
    Note: Adapted in Bosch Season 2.
13. The Overlook (2007)
    Bosch investigates a physicist’s murder involving radioactive materials.
    Note: Originally a serialized novella.
14. Nine Dragons (2009)
    Bosch’s Hong Kong trip turns deadly when his daughter is kidnapped.
    Crossover: Brief Mickey Haller appearance.
15. The Drop (2011)
    Bosch juggles a cold case and a political conspiracy involving a councilman’s son.
    Note: Introduces Bosch’s daughter, Maddie.
16. The Black Box (2012)
    Bosch links a 1992 riot murder to a current case.
    Note: Adapted in Bosch Season 5.
17. The Burning Room (2014)
    Bosch mentors a new detective while solving a decades-old shooting.
    Note: Introduces Lucia Soto.
18. The Crossing (2015)
    Bosch, now a private investigator, aids Mickey Haller in a defense case.
    Crossover: Features Mickey Haller.
19. The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)
    Bosch balances a serial rapist case with a billionaire’s heir investigation.
    Crossover: Brief Mickey Haller role; adapted in Bosch: Legacy.
20. Two Kinds of Truth (2017)
    Bosch defends his reputation while investigating a double murder.
    Crossover: Features Mickey Haller.
21. Dark Sacred Night (2018)
    Bosch partners with Renée Ballard to solve a cold case.
    Crossover: First major Renée Ballard appearance.
22. The Night Fire (2019)
    Bosch and Ballard investigate a murder tied to Bosch’s mentor.
    Crossover: Features Renée Ballard and Mickey Haller.
23. The Dark Hours (2021)
    Bosch and Ballard tackle a New Year’s Eve murder amid social unrest.
    Crossover: Features Renée Ballard.
24. Desert Star (2022)
    Bosch and Ballard hunt a family’s killer, revisiting an old case.
    Crossover: Features Renée Ballard; brief Mickey Haller role.
25. Resurrection Walk (2023)
    Bosch helps Haller free a wrongfully convicted woman.
    Crossover: Features Mickey Haller and Renée Ballard.
26. The Waiting (2024)
    Ballard, with Bosch’s help, tracks a serial rapist and Maddie Bosch joins the team.
    Crossover: Features Renée Ballard and Maddie Bosch.

Lincoln Lawyer Series

The Mickey Haller series follows Bosch’s half-brother, a defense attorney working from his Lincoln Town Car.

1. The Lincoln Lawyer (2005)
   Haller defends a wealthy client accused of assault, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
   Note: Adapted into a 2011 film and Netflix series.
2. The Brass Verdict (2008)
   Haller inherits a murdered lawyer’s practice, working with Bosch on the case.
   Crossover: Bosch and Haller meet, revealing their relation.
3. The Reversal (2010)
   Haller prosecutes a child murderer’s retrial, with Bosch as lead investigator.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch.
4. The Fifth Witness (2011)
   Haller defends a client accused of murdering a banker.
   Crossover: Brief Bosch appearance; adapted in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2.
5. The Gods of Guilt (2013)
   Haller represents a digital pimp linked to a past client’s murder.
   Crossover: Brief Bosch appearance; adapted in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3.
6. The Law of Innocence (2020)
   Haller, accused of murder, defends himself with Bosch’s help.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch; adapted in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4.
7. Resurrection Walk (2023)
   Haller and Bosch work to free a woman wrongfully convicted.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch and Renée Ballard (also in Bosch series).
8. The Proving Ground (2025)
   Haller takes on a case against an AI company linked to a teenager’s murder.
   Note: Upcoming release (October 21, 2025).

Renée Ballard Series

Renée Ballard, a young LAPD detective, often collaborates with Bosch in her series.

1. The Late Show (2017)
   Ballard investigates a nightclub shooting and a brutal assault.
   Note: Introduces Renée Ballard.
2. Dark Sacred Night (2018)
   Ballard and Bosch team up on a cold case involving a young runaway.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch (also in Bosch series).
3. The Night Fire (2019)
   Ballard and Bosch probe a murder linked to Bosch’s mentor.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller (also in Bosch series).
4. The Dark Hours (2021)
   Ballard and Bosch tackle a New Year’s Eve murder.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch (also in Bosch series).
5. Desert Star (2022)
   Ballard and Bosch hunt a family’s killer.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch and brief Mickey Haller role (also in Bosch series).
6. The Waiting (2024)
   Ballard, with Bosch and Maddie Bosch, tracks a serial rapist.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch and Maddie Bosch (also in Bosch series).

Jack McEvoy Series

Jack McEvoy, a crime reporter, stars in a smaller series with investigative focus.

1. The Poet (1996)
   McEvoy investigates his brother’s death, uncovering a serial killer.
   Crossover: Features Rachel Walling.
2. The Scarecrow (2009)
   McEvoy and Walling track a killer using digital surveillance.
   Crossover: Features Rachel Walling.
3. Fair Warning (2020)
   McEvoy pursues a killer targeting women via DNA databases.
   Crossover: Brief Rachel Walling appearance.

Terry McCaleb Series

Retired FBI profiler Terry McCaleb features in two novels.

1. Blood Work (1998)
   McCaleb investigates a murder tied to his heart transplant.
   Note: Adapted into a 2002 film starring Clint Eastwood.
2. A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
   McCaleb and Bosch hunt a ritualistic killer.
   Crossover: Features Harry Bosch (also in Bosch series).

Standalone Novels and Other Works

1. Void Moon (2000)
   Cassie Black, an ex-con, plans a casino heist in Las Vegas.
   Note: Part of the Bosch Universe with minor connections.
2. Chasing the Dime (2002)
   Scientist Henry Pierce stumbles into a dangerous conspiracy.
   Crossover: Brief, unidentified Bosch cameo.
3. Nightshade (2025)
   Detective Stilwell investigates murders on Catalina Island.
   Note: Upcoming release; new series starter.
4. Short Stories and Anthologies
   • Angle of Investigation (2011): Three Bosch short stories (Christmas Eve, Father’s Day, Angle of Investigation).
   • Suicide Run (2011): Three Bosch short stories (Suicide Run, Cielo Azul, One Dollar Jackpot).
   • Mulholland Dive (2012): Three short stories, including Bosch’s Two-Bagger.
   • The Safe Man (2012): A standalone supernatural thriller short story.
   • The Blue Religion (2008): Anthology with a Bosch story, Father’s Day.

Crossover Books

Connelly’s Bosch Universe thrives on character crossovers, notably:

• The Brass Verdict (2008): Bosch and Haller meet, uncovering their half-brother bond.
• The Reversal (2010): Bosch and Haller collaborate on a retrial.
• The Law of Innocence (2020): Bosch aids Haller’s self-defense.
• Resurrection Walk (2023): Bosch, Haller, and Ballard free a wrongfully convicted woman.
• Dark Sacred Night (2018), The Night Fire (2019), The Dark Hours (2021), Desert Star (2022), The Waiting (2024): Bosch and Ballard team up, with occasional Haller appearances.

Recommended Reading Order for New Readers

For those new to Michael Connelly reading order, starting with The Black Echo (1992) introduces Harry Bosch, the heart of Connelly’s universe, and sets the stage for his moral complexity.

The Reversal (2010)

"I fully acknowledge that it is easier to knock something down than to build it in the first place."

In Michael Connelly's thrilling crime novel, "The Reversal," defense attorney Mickey Haller switches sides to prosecute a notorious child murderer. Here is a complete list of Lincoln Lawyer books in order.

Last update: December 01, 2025

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Which Michael Connelly book series is your favorite? For new readers, starting with the first book in a series, like The Black Echo for Bosch or The Lincoln Lawyer for Haller, provides context for their personal and professional struggles. It highlights the evolving partnership between Haller and Bosch and contrasts the lawyer’s courtroom theatrics with the detective’s evidentiary rigor.^[10]