The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

Defense attorney Mickey Haller hasn't practiced law in a year but he's given all of colleague Jerry Vincent's clients after Vincent is murdered. Vincent was working on a huge case--defending Walter Elliot, a movie studio head accused of killing his wife and her lover. Mickey is catching up with his workload when he discovers that Vincent's computer and current files are missing and he learns that Elliot wants to proceed with his own trial as soon as possible, in order to clear his name. Mickey also has to worry about the fact that Vincent's killer is still at large and that his work for Vincent's clients might put him in harm's way. LAPD Det. Harry Bosch (and Connelly's main series character) is the lead investigator on Vincent's murder, so his path crosses Mickey's frequently, especially since Bosch feels Mickey knows more than he's telling. The book is told from Mickey's point of view, so we only see Bosch through his eyes. Jack McEvoy, the protagonist of The Poet, also makes an appearance. Mickey Haller first appeared in Connelly's book The Lincoln Lawyer. While I always enjoy Connelly's writing style and the way he presents the story, I had figured out who was behind Vincent's murder quite early on. Harry Bosch is also one of my favorite series characters, so I prefer him to Mickey Haller. The Brass Verdict comes out in October.