The thing that makes Michael Connelly special is his interest in "the real world." Before switching to fiction, Connelly was s journalist; his novels continue to show his fascination with choices that actual people make within an actual flawed system. For example, in one of the "Bosch" novels, a major clue involves the misuse of municipal property. A night stalker is tampering with various street lights--to make his "project" easier. In another novel, there is a brief interlude that is centered on victims and names. Some cops are using a victim's real name, whereas others are using a racist nickname--"Burrito Girl" (or something like this). The detail seems ripped from the headlines--and it makes a world of difference. People reveal themselves through (allegedly) small choices. "The Lincoln Lawyer" series nicely blends Connelly's knowledge with David E. Kelley's knowledge. Like Connelly, David E. Kelley did challenging wor...