Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on July 21, 1956)

Happy Birthday, Michael Connelly! May your day be filled with fewer plot twists than a Harry Bosch investigation and smoother rides than Mickey Haller's Lincoln. You've given us countless sleepless nights turning pages—so today, we hope you finally get some rest (or at least pretend to).

From "The Black Box" mysteries that kept readers guessing until dawn, to the courtroom drama of "The Lincoln Lawyer," you've masterfully crafted worlds where justice is served—with style and suspense. Here's wishing you another year full of thrilling chapters, intriguing characters, and perhaps even more awards for your already crowded shelf. Cheers!