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The Proving Ground

A Lincoln Lawyer Novel

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The Proving Ground

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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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.

©2025 Hieronymus, Inc. (P)2025 Orion Publishing Group Limited Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Crime Abraham Lincoln Murder
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Michael Connelly’s writing never disappoint. So addicted to anything Bosch and Haller! Fantastic narration. Bring on the next novel! Highly recommended.

Top Notch as ever!

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Exciting, interesting, relevant (and how) consideration around the latest threat to our kids. Love a good courtroom scene. This book delivers plenty.

Fantastic Lincoln Lawyer Case

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I was disappointed hearing that Micky was in civil Court, that disappointment didn’t last for long!

Love your characters! Love your stories… can’t wait to read more from Ballard.. thanks Micheal for an excellent story!

Readers you won’t be disappointed

A fantastic read

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The usual literate Connelly story with enjoyable details, which bring Los Angeles alive. This is an up to the minute story which includes Covid and artificial intelligence. It even includes realistic descriptions of the recent Californian bushfires and their aftermath.
It’s great to have a fictionalized account of the possible threats of AI. Long live the Lincoln, lawyer and his crew. This audiobook was well read and gripping.

On the money

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One of the best.... really enjoyed the current nature of the story together with the exceptional narration.

One of Michael Connelly's best...

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