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    The Brass Verdict - Behind the Story (A Book Companion)
    The Brass Verdict - Behind the Story (A Book Companion)
    The Brass Verdict - Behind the Story (A Book Companion)
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    The Brass Verdict - Behind the Story (A Book Companion)

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    Loved the novel, but still hungry for more?

    If you've devoured the last morsel of your savory book, but have a stomach that yearns for more, "Behind the Story" will be a most delightful surprise. Enjoy this basket full of hand-picked treats, compiled as an easy, concise, info-rich serving just for you! You'll be on a VIP tour where we will take you by the hand to show you what is behind the curtains, what is "Behind the Story".

    Re-read the original book RIGHT AFTER reading this book!
    The original book suddenly became much richer and more enticing after I finished this Behind the Story, I HAD to open up the original book once more! Highly recommended!
    From Sherry Lawson

    A sneak peek of what's inside:
    • Bibliography and resources, great as study guides or research resource.
    • Trivia Questions and Discussion Starters, great for your book clubs!

    SAMPLE EXCERPT:

    “What was the inspiration behind the creation of this book?”

    Connelly confessed that when he is at a loss on what to write about in a next book, he goes back to his earlier books to find stories there. In the instance of The Brass Verdict, he dug from his earlier books the idea of Harry having a brother he didn’t know. This led to the creation of Mickey Haller. From there, the interest to write about his two key characters grew. He thought it would be great to bring them together since they come from different sides of the equation of justice and he expected them to have interesting dialogue and interaction. Harry and Mickey are highly skilled manipulators and, indeed, at different parts of the book, readers are in a quandary about who really manipulates whom. So from just this, the idea is already paying off. (10)
    About the scenario, Connelly wishes that all the stuff he has written were all invented, but alas, he credits it to good reporting. The idea for the plot came from his police reporting days. The scenario that happened to Mickey Haller actually happened to one of his lawyer friends, so basically the plot was inspired by something true...

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    Don't miss out! It's highly recommended.
    Disclaimer: This work is not meant to replace, but to complement the original work. If you've loved the novel, then this is the book for you. It is educational in purpose, entertaining in nature, unauthorized and unofficial. It is a digestive work produced to stimulate the appetite and to encourage readers to appreciate the original work even more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXinXii
    Release dateMay 27, 2014
    ISBN9781301356355
    The Brass Verdict - Behind the Story (A Book Companion)

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      Foreword

      A personal note from the editor…

      What if…? was the question that gave birth to Behind the Story Books.

      When I pick up a book, from the first letter to the last, I am often completely enveloped in the novel - I’m laughing, rejoicing, fighting, and crying, side by side next to the characters. Even long after the book is finished, I found myself reminiscing about the scenes and characters over and over again in my head like a broken tape recorder – I was left high and very dry.

      One particularly pleasant evening, after closing the last page to a wonderful story, I just HAD to find out everything about the book - how it was created, how it was developed, who the author was, - everything.

      This sudden spurt of passion has led me to create and develop Behind the Story Books, to share with you - my fellow book lovers – a fan’s love for books. I hope you can see the love that went into the creation this book. Please enjoy this book and support Behind the Story Books. It is created for a fan, by a fan.

      So without further ado, I present to you…

      © 2013 Behind the Story™ Books

      Behind the Story: A Book Companion

      for the fans, by the fans

      Are you ready to go backstage?

      Props and Sets

      Book Title: The Brass Verdict: A Novel

      Author Name: Michael Connelly

      Time it was written: 2006

      Place it was written: Florida

      First publication: October 14, 2008

      Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

      Narrator: first-person narrator

      Point of view: Mickey Haller

      Tone: entertainment, with deeper undertones

      Tense: Present

      Setting (Time): 1992, 2007

      Setting (Place): Los Angeles, California (United States)

      Protagonist: Mickey Haller, Harry Bosch

      Theme: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Police Procedural, fatherhood, recovery, redemption

      Motif: crime, lies, court proceedings,

      Symbol: Santa Monica Mountains, Mickey and Harry’s father, Suitcase City

      Who’s the author anyways?

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