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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.

In 1993 Harry Bosch was assigned the case of a missing person, Marie Gesto. The young woman was never found - dead or alive - and the case has haunted Bosch ever since.

Thirteen years later, Bosch is in the Open Unsolved Unit when he gets a call from the DA's office. A man accused of two killings is willing to confess to several other murders in a deal to avoid the death penalty. One of his victims, he says, is Marie Gesto.

Bosch begins to crack when he realises that he and his partner missed a clue back in 1993 which could have prevented the nine murders that followed the killing of Marie Gesto.

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Connelly's plots are never straightforward, and he keeps us guessing until the exciting and bitter conclusion to this latest episode in a splendid series (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)

Connelly has produced another blindingly good plot which, mixed with spellbinding action, takes us deep into a corrupt world. Not for the first time do we discover that there is a very fine line indeed between criminals and the police. This is crime thriller writing of the highest order (GUARDIAN)

Admirers of Connelly's Bosch novels will know that his depiction of his dedicated hero always has the ring of authenticity. And, amid the excitements of his vertiginous plot, Connelly takes the time to consider whether Harry's determination to get his man is worth the sacrifices he makes (DAILY TELEGRAPH)

This is Connelly doing what he does best: delivering a beautifully structured, richly atmospheric crime novel (THE EXPRESS) --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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A former police reporter for the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Michael Connelly is the author of the Harry Bosch thriller series as well as several stand-alone bestsellers, including the highly acclaimed legal thriller, THE LINCOLN LAWYER, selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club. Michael Connelly has been President of the Mystery Writers of America. His books have been translated into 31 languages and have won awards all over the world, including the EDGAR and ANTHONY AWARDs. He lives in Tampa, Florida, with his family. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Publisher : Allen & Unwin (1 September 2009)
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Ken Murray

Fast moving and easy to follow

Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2019

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What did I like or dislike? I've liked everything about every Harry Bosch I have read, and that is quite a few Echo Park is no exception. It is one of those books the average reader finds hard toput down. Perhaps it is my back ground in law enforcement, bi I usually agree with "Harry Bosch's" sentiments and actions in every way. That is why I enjoy so much reading those stories.

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Paul

Average type murder mystery

Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2019

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Found the vile language off putting. Sure, understand this may present as reality at the local police station, but I'd hope not so much the case here in Oz. Either way took away the focus of the "who done it."
First time reader of this author. Doubt I'll be back.

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Fred

MC’s Best Book

Reviewed in Australia on 10 December 2017

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I’ve read the rest. This is his best. Bosch at his edgiest, exposing the reasons for his flawed brilliance. A well woven, intriguing plot sustains your interest to the final page.

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Sandiekid69

a well written crime book if you like that sort of thing

Reviewed in Australia on 6 June 2014

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Harry Bosch is fast becoming a favourite detective
Twist and turns in this story keeps you reading.
Harry is an honest cop, with a habit of stretching the rules but always picks up on the details others leave behind.
I really enjoy Michael Connelly writings

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Allen T. Barnett

Another winner

Reviewed in Australia on 2 January 2017

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These stories get better with each one!
How does. Michael do it so well?
What a writer!
Can't wait to start the next!

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ickool

Cut off? Not really

Reviewed in Australia on 20 February 2014

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This book held my attention all the way though I liked the characters - I think if they had been developed a little more I would have connected totally but they all fitted into what was a good story line just.

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Doreen

A REALLY GOOD BOOK

Reviewed in Australia on 13 April 2014

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What a good read. It shows that there are good people in this world, and they ready to right the wrongs of others, no matter how long it takes. I found it hard to put down.

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ross

True Bosch!

Reviewed in Australia on 2 April 2018

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Misunderstood or mistaken? No just Harry. He never changes but always comes up with another angle for the 6th floor to hammer him.

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R T Twinem

The King of Detectives

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2018

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I could say that Echo Park was my favourite Harry Bosch novel but I would be lying, they are all equally brilliant. Harry is back out of retirement working for the Open Unsolved Crimes Unit with the LAPD, cases that have gone cold and need a revaluation with fresh eyes. He is partnered with Kiz Ryder and one day they receive a call from the District Attorney's dept in respect of the case of Marie Gesto, an unsolved murder that has bitter memories for Bosch.

When a van driven by Raynard Waits is routinely stopped, and during the search body parts are discovered wrapped in black plastic, the resulting fallout brings into question the handling of the Gesto murder inquiry some 15 years ago. It would appear that Waits is prepared to admit his culpability in the Gesto homicide. As Bosch delves deeper into the records it becomes clear that a valuable piece of evidence had clearly been overlooked in the original investigation. The case is further complicated by the political ambitions of a future DA candidate Richard O'Shea and when a dangerous life threatening situation develops on a field trip Bosch is annoyed and confused over the lies and deceit directed towards him. At the same time Harry is presently surprised when he rekindles relationship with FBI agent Rachel Walling but it remains to be seen if the two have a future together.

Echo Park is an all consuming, edge of the seat thriller. Michael Connelly gives some great insights into the mindset of Bosch. He is an officer not accustomed or prepared to follow instructions or directions from his immediate superiors...."Bosch considered himself a true detective, one who took it all inside and cared. Everybody counts or nobody counts. That's what he always said.".....He always gets results but he is a maverick and as such his stubbornness and gung ho attitude creates dangerous and politically damaging situations for the LAPD

Rachel Walling must look within herself and question whether she is prepared to accept and indeed love a police officer who appears to go through each day without fully understanding how his dangerous conduct affects those around him..."Are you saying all is forgiven? There's nothing to forgive. The past is past and life's too short. You know, all of these clichés. She smiled and they sealed it with a kiss.".......

I am always astounded at the high quality of Connelly's writing his descriptions of the city of angels..."it was said that LA was a sunny place for shady people" and his deep understanding of a flawed but brilliant police officer so shaped by his difficult childhood and his experiences in the hell of Vietnam...."He had come many years and many miles but it seemed to him that he had never really left the tunnels behind, that his life had always been a slow movement through darkness and tight spaces on the way to a flickering light. He knew he was then, now, and forever a tunnel rat.".......Story telling of the highest order and highly highly recommend

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Paul S

A brilliantly crafted crime story - probably one of the best in the Harry Bosch series to date.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2018

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This is the twelfth novel featuring the LAPD detective Harry Bosch, but it can be read as a stand-alone story ... however, don't be surprised if, on reading this book, you decide to read others in the series and then find yourself totally addicted to the series, as I am! In this story you will find chillingly realistic characters (both good and bad), atmospheric locations, political intrigue, plenty of red herrings and suspense galore - what more could one ask for from a crime novel?
The story opens in 1993 with the disappearance of Marie Gesto and the discovery of her clothes and car. Murder is suspected, so Harry is asked to investigate but with no body and little hard evidence he cannot bring charges against the person who he suspects of her murder. Now, 13 years later, there appears to be a break in the case following the arrest of Reynard Waits who confesses to a series of murders. In exchange for commuting his probable death sentence to one of life behind bars, he offers to reveal where Marie's body can be found. However, Bosch is not convinced Waits is Marie's killer. What follows is a fast-paced crime thriller as Bosch, with the help of current and former colleagues, race to uncover the truth of what actually happened to Marie Gesto and who killed her. There are many twists and turns and some quite dramatic moments in the course of their investigation and the ending caught me completely by surprise. In short, this is a brilliant crime novel written by a master story-teller.

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Mr. D. Nash

Bosch's adventurous return to Los Angeles homicide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2016

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It's no wonder that this twelfth book in the Harry Bosch series was chosen as the basis for the first TV series on Amazon. It has important ingredients - politics interfering with police opertional decisions; a serial killer of great cunning; some false trails to recover from; and - of course - Bosch's tendency to pursue a line alone when under pressure, which annoys his colleagues. Above all, Connelly has some good action episodes in his plot that lend themselves to translation into exciting screen experiences. At the conclusion, we know that Harry will find himself in the next book (so far unread by me) in different relationships both at work and in sex. Connelly always leaves you interested in what's going to happen next in the life of his lead character..

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old dude

Top Bosch ...and different from the TV series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2016

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I'd dipped into the Bosch series a few times over the years but it was the relatively recent TV series (Amazon Prime) that pushed me into complete immersion. Others have justifiably praised most aspects of Michael Connelly's work here but Echo Park which together with City Of Bones forms most of the basis for TV's Bosch Series 1 shows how skilfully MC (and his TV co-writers) have utilised and augmented the novels creatively blending the two stories. Suffice to say, this, for me, preserved the enjoyment and suspense of the novels...and would certainly work vice versa if you're approaching the TV series having read the novels. Hearty recommends all round !

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johnverp

Another great page-turner

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2007

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Harry Bosch, back from retirement, is led to believe that he missed a vital clue in a case going back some years - a case he still lives with. A confession from a criminal held for other crimes strikes Bosch as somewhat odd, but the evidence does seem to support the story he is being fed. Not all is at it seems though and Bosch tries to unravel what really went down.

Connelly has a knack of constructing good plots and this book is as good as his others in this respect. His ability to cover all the bases and deliver plausible twists and turns impresses me. His protagonist remains likeable but flawed and still likes to break the rules in pursuit of causes he values. Everything needed in a good crime novel, including pace, is therefore in this book.

I did sense, however, that once the surprise packet in the story emerged, things were wrapped up a little too conveniently.

In summary, another well-developed Connelly novel, although some may regard the tale's finish as a little soft. 9/10

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