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Michael Connolly, The Brass Verdict

(Allen & Unwin; 348pp paperback; $32.95)

The Brass Verdict, by Michael Connolly, has twists and surprises right up to the last pages. Perfect fodder for classification as a great ‘airport’ novel – one which will keep you hoping the flight is long enough to find out ‘whodunnit’.

The likeable hero, lawyer Mickey Haller, has all the human qualities required for us to quickly care about his success, let alone survival. He is savvy and smart, brilliant at putting two and ten together, yet vulnerable in his history of love and addictions. He is unconventional yet honourable, empathetic yet cynical. He can be brave but is not fearless. Lots of attractions to identify with and very few to repel.

Put aside some time when you pick up this book, as you’ll be wanting to finish it before putting it back down.