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Season One of the ten-part television series BOSCH, starring Titus Welliver as Detective Harry Bosch, is based on three Harry Bosch thrillers: The Concrete Blonde, City of Bones and Echo Park.

When the bones of a boy are found scattered in the Hollywood Hills, Harry Bosch is drawn into a case that brings up dark memories from his past.

Unearthing hidden stories, he finds the child's identity and reconstructs his fractured life, determined that he won't be forgotten. At the same time, a new love affair with a female cop begins to blossom - until a stunningly blown mission leaves him in more trouble than ever before. The investigation races to a shocking conclusion and leaves Bosch on the brink of an unimaginable decision.

'The finest crime writer working today' Neil Cross, lead scriptwriter for Spooksand creator of Luther

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Bosch and Connelly are at their finest...a cracking pace...the investigation [is] tightly focused and credible.

-- "Orlando Sentinel"

Harry Bosch is at the top of his form...His latest adventure is as dark and angst-ridden as any of Bosch's past outings, but it also crackles with energy especially in the details of police procedure and internal politics that animate virtually every page. What other crime writer could make such dramatic use of the fact that the front door of a house trailer swings out rather than in, creating problems for a two-man team of detectives? Who else would create to such credible narrative effect an egotistic celebrity coroner who jeopardizes an investigation because she lets a TV camera crew from Court TV follow her around, or an overage female rookie cop so in love with danger that she commits an unthinkable act?..Connelly is such a careful, quiet writer that he can slow down the story to sketch in some relatively minor characters...without missing a beat.

-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

Bosch never stops feeling the bruises he has acquired through multiple encounters with evil. His view of the world darkens with each case, and he feels more and more powerless...Harry wanders deeper into that abyss this time than ever before, and it drives him to a shocking decision that will leave series fans reeling. Hard-boiled cop fiction at its most gripping.

-- "Booklist (starred review)"

Provides plenty of red herrings, plot twists, and romantic interest that will keep readers guessing for a long time.

-- "Library Journal"

Harry still shines as a detective, and the sorry souls the evidence flushes out into the open go far to explain his conviction that 'in every murder is the tale of a city.'

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Reader Fernandez'...capture(s) quite well the detective's cold, unsentimental, and unyielding dedication to the job at hand.

-- "Publishers Weekly (audio review)"

Harry's investigations uncover secrets-some better left undisturbed...Well read by Peter Jay Fernandez, Connelly's latest thriller provides plenty of red herrings, plot twists, and romantic interest that will keep listeners guessing for a long time.

-- "Library Journal (audio review)"

Peter Jay Fernandez's portryal of Bosch expresses the cop's dogged pursuit of the case, as well as his frustations with it...Intriguing listening.

-- "AudioFile"

Hard-boiled cop fiction at its most gripping.

-- "Booklist (starred review)" --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Michael Connelly, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award given in the mystery and thriller genres, including the Anthony Award for Best Novel and the Barry Award for Best Novel. He is a former newspaper reporter who also won numerous awards for his journalism.

Peter Jay Fernandez is an accomplished audiobook narrator who has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards and an Audie Award in 2009. He has also appeared on television, film, and stage. His appearances include roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the musical Thunder Knocking on the Door.

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Publisher : Allen & Unwin (1 September 2009)
Language: : English
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Print length : 376 pages

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Great but not top notch

Reviewed in Australia on 2 February 2020

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Compared to the Harry Bosch books I have read so far, this was a little less exciting, a little harder to get stuck into, a little down on expectations, but....
....it was still very good. I still await the next one most eagerly.

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Rod Eamens

A sad story of child abuse; the perpetrator will surprise you.

Reviewed in Australia on 27 January 2015

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A citizen had phoned in that his dog has returned from a run in the bush with a bone. A human bone. Harry was to attend the scene and keep it quiet from the press. The dog’s owner, retired medical doctor Paul Guyot, identifies the bone as the humerus of a pre-teen boy. It shows a break which had healed prior to death.

A new patrol officer, Julia Brasher, is responsible for securing the site until a full forensic search and recovery of evidence can be completed. Soon her meeting with Harry Bosch turns into a date, sex and romance — Harry’s normal behaviour in these stories. Sadly, this romance is not to last.

The impact of this bone being from a child, caused the immediate implementation of a major investigation for additional remains and a solution to whether this was a murder or misadventure in heavy bushland area. Harry was charged with overall supervision of all parties. Within two days it became clear that further searching was not going to be effective for greater return. Most of the material collected was found in a relatively small area. 60% of a whole skeleton had been found with a decayed backpack, some clothing remnants and other minor items.

Dr William Golliher, renowned forensic anthropologist, laid out the remains in the manner which reflected life. He soon established his knowledge and feelings by stating "I’ve consulted on a lot of cases but this one blows me away. I was taking notes and looked down at these and found them smeared by tears. I was crying man! Growth indices put this boy at approximately10 years of age, however due to severe prolonged physical abuse I put his at twelve or thirteen. I feel from our examination that this boy was in the ground for 20 to 25 years. He spent pretty much most of his life either healing or being hurt." He goes on to list an extreme litany of harm to the boy. No reader cannot help but be affected by the extensive list of injury and cruelty. The ribs alone showed nearly two dozen fractures in various stages of healing. Even Bosch had to leave the room to 'go wash his face.’ "I’m going to get this guy," Harry says. (Please try and read through this section; it is not ‘black’ but may upset some. RE).

In the search-site neighbourhood all residents had been contacted to ask whether they could add any information about the bones find. As it was over 20 years previously, many had moved or passed away and new people arrived, however one resident came up on LAPD’s records as having had a charge of molestation of a nine-year old boy. This information caused Harry and partner Jerry Edgar to revisit Mr Nicholas Trent who became very defensive but finally agreed to cooperate. Unfortunately, this visit was seen by a TV station reporter who tried to get Harry or Jerry to respond to her questions which they "no commented." That night her news item was aired and she stated Trent’s previous misdemeanour. This results in disastrous outcomes, leading to Trent’s suicide.

In statements issued by the LAPD Media Relations, the public were asked to phone in with any information they might have, even though the crime was so old. One response came from Sheila Delacroix claiming her younger brother, Arthur Delacroix, had disappeared as a 12 year-old in 1980 in Los Angeles. Harry contacts her to meet early the next day. Sheila’s mother had walked out on her father and the children when Arthur was only two as she was a frequently battered wife. She moved from the LA area, married well the second time, is now a wealthy widow. The father, an alcoholic which caused his anger and harm to his wife, is located in a run-down trailer park where Harry & Jerry visited, and resulted in a full confession! This was too trite and received dubiously.

Dr Golliher confirmed the X-ray records from the hospital Arthur was taken to due to skateboard injury matched damage to the skull found at the skeleton site. Harry and Jerry quickly followed up with visits to Arthur’s sister and mother. It seemed Sheila was sexually abused as a child after her mother left and took this out on Arthur. She was the one who inflicted all the injuries. However, she was not the killer. You need to read the rest of the book to learn who it was.

Another great story from this author. He maintains interest and suspense to the end. You should add it to your growing stack of Harry Bosch tales.

Rod Eamens.

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Tina

Not for. Me

Reviewed in Australia on 13 April 2014

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I bought this book because there were so many books by this author on offer as I was browsing. I found it a little boring to be honest, not enough suspense, and style of writing too descriptive, for example, she went to the door, opened the door, slowly moved through the door. It's not a bad story, just not for me. He obviously sells well, and is a prolific writer, so this is just my personal preference.

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Mr. D. J. Hall

Top 5, return to relatively sane plots,

Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2020

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I liked the first 4 books in the Bosch series, but after those the series became increasingly silly and far fetched. This trend peaked at book 7 , after which comes City of Bones. City of Bones was a step back from the madness. I have read the first 14 in the series and I rate it in the top 5.

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Diz

Typical Michael Connelly

Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2017

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Page turner. The story moves along quite nicely.
Would like some explanations of Bosch's behaviour at times, such as his last decision at the end of the book.
We are left guessing.
All in all not a bad read.

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KEN POWER

Bosch is best.

Reviewed in Australia on 14 December 2019

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I have yet to read a Bosch story I didn't enjoy, and this one didn't disappoint.
The author has the environmental experience to support the storylines so convincingly that I am always left a little sad to reach the end.

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Neil McEwan

Compelling reading - Bosch is a believable character and displays human qualities.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 November 2015

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I have only recently discovered the Bosch series of books by Michael Connelly and I am presently just starting the third book, The Brass Verdict. Right from the very start, I have been caught up by the compelling need to keep reading - it is hard to put the books down. Apart from the continuing and intriguing impetus of the plots as they unfold, I rather like the moments of compassion that the main character Harry Bosch injects into the story line. I am enjoying the good read. Thanks.

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K J M

nothing

Reviewed in Australia on 16 September 2020

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same ideas but never the less entertaining

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2020

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Having watched the Amazon series (1-6) I thought I would try one of the books. This one was part of the first of the TV series - but that was combined with other books/stories, so not that close. It is an effective police procedural with Harry Bosch as lead detective. In the story, he has no life to speak about, just his obsession with justice. There is no ex-wife, daughter etc. There are no descriptions of him at all - except you know he's been in over 25 years and can retire. There is no diversity as there is on the TV show - Edgar is a big lug but not black, you have no idea of Billets is a man or a woman (suspect a man?) and no side characters, like Crate and Barrel.

Having said that, it is very efficient and well- delivered, easy to read and follow and enjoyable. Yet it lacks the distinctive edge of the great noir writers of cops and detectives. The dialogue is flat, the descriptions are purposeful without being brilliant- yet it keeps you going.

I finished feeling like I'd stuffed myself on a few Big Macs - junk food detective stuff, not as characterful as the TV version. Maybe the Lincoln Lawyer?

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Paul S

Another brilliant, but poignant, Harry Bosch story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2017

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Anyone who has seen Episode One of Amazon’s Bosch TV series will be familiar with this story but the TV version differs from the book in a number of ways (which I will not reveal as it would spoil the enjoyment of the TV series and / or the book).
I really enjoyed the book for a number of reasons. As with all of Michael Connelly’s novels, it is a relatively quick and easy read. Like all good police procedural stories, it contains lots of investigative and forensic detail which on occasion takes one down blind alleys. There are a number of deaths for Harry to contend with as well as a new romance. ‘Office’ politics, media intrusion and police brutality also feature.
However, for me, the standout feature of this novel is the emotional aspects of the story, starting with the discovery of the bones of a 12 year old boy who had disappeared 20 years earlier but who had not been reported missing to the police. Harry Bosch’s continued interest in the case becomes clear as we learn more about his own life when he was of a similar age. In addition, themes of child abuse, failed careers, broken homes, romance and police brutality all feature, which make this a very gritty, engaging story that is every bit as good as the previous books in the series. And to cap it all, there is a totally unexpected ending which I did not see coming at all.

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Recommend

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2019

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I’m late to Bosch having only recently discovered this series. I have read them in order and this is my eighth straight book. I will be reading them all I hope. In between I read the latest Reacher and I have to say this so much better than the Reacher books. Bosch is great in this book. The supporting characters are solid and believable, the story line is well thought out and doesn’t feel padded. The plot details and the locations etc are accurate and acceptable and feel authentic and interesting. A good book, easy to read, a good story line with good characters. A crime thriller with romance, death, pressure of complex work relationships, family secrets and lots more. Well worth a read.

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Fathead_

Another good Bosch book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2018

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The Bosch books just get better, especially now as characters from previous books are appearing, making it a more engaging read.

This is another good Bosch book, with Harry’s character being consistently developed and reinforced, which is great as you become more attached to him(!)

His books are true page turners and develop the story at an even patch through the book, with inevitable twists due to dodgy lawyers, personal relationships, enemies at work and fate.

Harry has a hard exterior and occasionally you get a clue to what’s inside which you build up by reading multiple books.

It’s a great series and so well written. I even feel like I know LA and West Hollywood now even though I’ve never been.

2suesea

Great series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2020

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Always happy to read a Michael Connelly Harry Bosch series detective book. The writing is superb; detailed, tense and at times funny. I enjoy the development of Harry's character as the series progresses and the reader begins to get know him and becomes involved in his private life as well as his cases. Am trying to read all of them- gradually!

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