The Reversal
Michael Connelly
Allen & Unwin
The Reversal is my first foray into Connelly's Bosch and Haller characters. Alternating between Haller's first-person narration and the third-person narrative following Bosch, Connelly sears a heart-thumping court room thriller that guarantees to keep the reader glued to the pages.
Representing The People, Haller and Bosch have teamed up for the trial of a previously convicted felon. Twenty years ago, Jessop is jailed over the abduction and murder of a twelve year old girl. New forensic evidence based on the DNA found on her dress, have cast a doubt over the conviction. With the help of his ace defender, Jessop hopes to reverse the verdict and clear his name.
It's so easy for the author's to resort to the 'good prevails over evil' cliche. Thankfully Connelly has not only resisted this path but deftly illustrates the muddy boundaries of the laws and the point scoring tactics of ambitious lawyers willing to manipulate these blurred edges to further their career. Combine that with a page-turning narrative and you have yourself a superior entertaining novel. 4 stars
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