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'What do you want me to do?' Bosch asked again.

'I want you to find someone for me,' Vance said. 'Someone who might not have ever existed.'

Harry Bosch is working as a part-time detective in the town of San Fernando outside of Los Angeles, when he gets the invitation to meet with the ageing aviation billionaire Whitney Vance. When he was eighteen Vance had a relationship with a Mexican girl called Vibiana Duarte, but soon after becoming pregnant she disappeared.

Now, as he reaches the end of his life, Vance wants to know what happened to Vibiana and whether there is an heir to his vast fortune. And Bosch is the only person he trusts to undertake the assignment.

Harry's aware that with such sums of money involved, this could be a dangerous undertaking - not just for himself, but for the person he's looking for - but as he begins to uncover Vibiana's tragic story, and finds uncanny links to his own past, he knows he cannot rest until he finds the truth.

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....another masterful Michael Connelly mystery...highly recommended.
--Maureen McCarthy, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

....it is immensely satisfying to see Bosch's sustained and deepened passion for his mission- Everybody count or nobody counts - undiminished by age or circumstance, even as a younger generation of detectives of all colors and orientations share the stage to carry on the work that has given Bosch, and this series, such an enduring appeal. Harry Bosch and his law enforcement heirs are still fighting the good fight, luckily, for us all.
--Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times

....lots of surprises and surprise endings. Bosch's legion of readers will come away entertained - and gratified that in his acknowledgments, Connelly all but promises yet another Bosch tale.--Harry Levins, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bosch at his best.
--Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

Bosch fans will rejoice at the pluperfect ending.
--Tim O'Connell, Florida Times-Union

Connelly continues to discover new depths to his character and new stories to tell that reveal those depths in always compelling ways. Hats off one more time to a landmark crime series.--Bill Ott, Booklist (starred review)

Connelly has created in Bosch one of the great characters in contemporary crime fiction.--Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times

If any novelist is worthy to walk once more through the front door of Raymond Chandler's iconic Sternwood mansion, it's Michael Connelly. For over two decades, Connelly has been brilliantly updating and enlarging the possibilities of the classic L.A. hard-boiled novel, first bestowed upon the world in 1939 with Chandler's debut, The Big Sleep. This latest Bosch outing is its own accomplishment: brooding and intricate, suspenseful and sad. In short, it's another terrific Michael Connelly mystery....a master of the genre.
--Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post

In each novel, Connelly has dug deeper into Harry's psyche, as he skillfully does in The Wrong Side of Goodbye....Connelly's melding of the police procedural, private detective novel and intense character study remains solid. Harry isn't with the LAPD anymore, but readers will be glad to know he is still on the job.--Oline H. Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel

Irresistible...Connelly nods to his early inspiration Raymond Chandler while strengthening his own claim to the mystery writers' pantheon.--Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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The gripping new Harry Bosch thriller from global bestseller Michael Connelly. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A former police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Connelly is the internationally bestselling author of the Harry Bosch thriller series. The TV tie-in series - Bosch - is one of the most watched original series on Amazon Prime and is now in its third season. He is also the author of several bestsellers, including the highly acclaimed legal thriller, The Lincoln Lawyer, which was selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club in 2006, and has been President of the Mystery Writers of America. His books have been translated into thirty-nine languages and have won awards all over the world, including the Edgar and Anthony Awards. He spends his time in California and Florida.
To find out more, visit Michael's website or follow him on Twitter or Facebook.
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This is storytelling at its best from one of America's greatest living crime writers (DAILY EXPRESS)

Thriller of the Week (MAIL ON SUNDAY, EVENT)

Immensely satisfying.... A compelling homage to Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe and Los Angeles (DAILY MAIL)

Harry Bosch is one of American crime fiction's great detectives (IRISH TIMES)

Promises more very good things... A novel to keep, not throw away (THE TIMES) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Michael Connelly is the bestselling author of over thirty novels and one work of nonfiction. With over eighty million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into forty-five foreign languages, he is one of the most successful writers working today. A former newspaper reporter who worked the crime beat at the Los Angeles Times and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Connelly has won numerous awards for his journalism and his fiction. His very first novel, The Black Echo, won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the movie adaptation of Connelly's 1998 novel, Blood Work. In March 2011, the movie adaptation of his #1 bestselling novel, The Lincoln Lawyer, hit theaters worldwide starring Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. His most recent New York Times bestsellers include The Law Of Innocence, Fair Warning, The Night Fire, Dark Sacred Night, Two Kinds Of Truth, and The Late Show. Michael is the executive producer of Bosch, an Amazon Studios original drama series based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch, starring Titus Welliver and streaming on Amazon Prime. He is also the executive producer of the documentary films, "Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story' and 'Tales Of the American.' He spends his time in California and Florida.
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harry bosch michael connelly wrong side another great twists and turns side of goodbye bosch series wait for the next san fernando turning the pages page turner good read enjoyed this book hard to put forward to the next really enjoyed great reading bosch and haller story lines connelly always

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Welcome back Harry
Reviewed in Australia on 25 October 2016
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A reviewer on the US site described this book as comforting. I agree. I waited all year. Read the snippet they put out in advance and yesterday, when the download arrived, couldn't put it down. I really wasn't so impressed with the last couple of Bosch books, but this one is a winner. I loved Connelly's writing style; I felt it became rather staccato in recent novels, but the sentences here were well balanced.

It is no spoiler to say that in "The Wrong Side of Goodbye" Harry solves two unrelated mysteries. One, a serial rapist case while working part-time, unpaid for the SFPD. The other an heir finding mission on his private ticket. Connelly's skilful writing keeps us bubbling along with both cases, neither one nor the other sliding into the background. He also brings Mickey Haller into the plot; a totally satisfying Connelly/Bosch/Haller experience.
At the end Harry is offered an employment opportunity that leads me to hope there will be more of Bosch and Haller next year.
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Loxy
Not bad, however not overly good either
Reviewed in Australia on 3 November 2016
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I used to read quite a few of the Bosch series back in the day until I ended up getting sick of the arrogance of the main character. After a long break from the series I thought I would give it another chance with this latest book; however it failed to re-energise my interest in this series.
Firstly, this book seems pretty short. I personally prefer better value for money with regards to length of the story than this book offered. Secondly, while the storyline wasn’t bad it also wasn’t great either. I kept thinking it was building to a big cliff hanger which just never happened.

Overall, this book was ok but nothing to rave about or recommend.
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tomeraider
Say hello to the Wrong Side.
Reviewed in Australia on 12 November 2016
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Not sure what it is but this novel has a heart to it like none of Mr Connelly's other novels. Perhaps the sense of loss and regret is stronger as well as the need for meaning in life. The characters have been built through previous novels and hold steadfast. The plotting is strong and clever but with totally believable twists. As usual, the writing is sparse and clear, making compelling reading.
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Sasha
Bosh is as exciting now as he was in the first book
Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2017
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Intrigue, murder and violence is in good supply in this latest instalment. Harry is ever the skilled detective. I love how the story unravels and the search for missing heirs and criminals comes to light. He is so real that as he ages I worry what life will be like without him. Can't wait for the next instalment. Come on Michael, write faster! If you love Harry in the other books, then you will want to read this one too.
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Best of the more recent Bosch books
Reviewed in Australia on 24 November 2016
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4 stars. I'm a faithful Bosch fan and have enjoyed all of the books, but some of the more recent ones haven't been as satisfying to me as the early books were. This one, however, hit the spot for me. Tightly-plotted and with a few unexpected twists and turns. Well-written as always. A satisfying ending/ epilogue. If you're a Harry Bosch fan, go right ahead and grab this one.
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Bosch for San Fernando
Reviewed in Australia on 19 November 2016
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Another brilliant Connelly story about policing the Los Angeles area. This time Bosch is an unpaid part-timer in the very small San Fernando police department. Of course he ruffles the feathers of almost everyone in authority, as he always does. He does solve a major crime though, so he is partially forgiven. Very well constructed story and obviously well -researched. Highly recommended
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Paul MacBride
Connelly never fails to grab your interest and then won't let you go
Reviewed in Australia on 14 December 2016
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Bosch novels are always over way too quickly with great story lines and well drawn characters. The Wrong Side of Goodbye is no exception with 2 great plot lines. While other authors can provide similarly riveting novels, it is Bosch who is once again the stand out cop sharing the thinking, the angles of inquiry and the connections to make the reader appreciate the machinations involved in brilliant detection. Long may Harry Bosch be with us!
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John
Classic Harry Bosch. Very real and engaging !
Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2019
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Harry has been developed as a real person to the extent that people like me go to see his house. The story line is always refreshing and grabs one's interest from the first few words and holds it to the end. There are twists and surprises but they are always believable.
I'd like to know what happened to Harry's house at 7203 Woodrow Wilson Drive? It has been demolished.
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Classic Harry Bosch. Very real and engaging !
By John on 14 January 2019
Harry has been developed as a real person to the extent that people like me go to see his house. The story line is always refreshing and grabs one's interest from the first few words and holds it to the end. There are twists and surprises but they are always believable.
I'd like to know what happened to Harry's house at 7203 Woodrow Wilson Drive? It has been demolished.
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Bosch back to best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2017
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As usual, heavy on detail and description. I like reading how Harry does his research, how he works things out. I enjoyed Harry working with his brother and that the story demonstrates that they are clearly different people with a different outlook on life-and that worked well. I felt you could feel Harry's strength of character very clearly in several sequences throughout the book. Enjoyed several different threads to this book- a good read.
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Another absolutely fantastic crime thriller featuring Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2018
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If you love crime fiction but have never read any of the novels featuring Harry Bosch, then 'The Wrong Side of Goodbye' would be a good one with which to start as you do not need to know much about Harry Bosch's past life to thoroughly enjoy this novel. But be aware that if you enjoy it then you'll probably want to read the earlier books in the series and then you'll discover how addictive they are!
If you have read other books in the series, then this one may initially strike you as being a little different. The plot has fewer twists and turns than in previous novels, but it still retains all the other elements we fans of the series enjoy; Harry's dogged determination to solve a case, his ability to think outside the box based on his experiences as well as his creativity, his concern for the 'victim' and ensuring that justice is served (etc.). There is plenty of action as well as the added bonus of the involvement of his half-brother, the lawyer Mickey Haller (who has featured in other novels by Michael Connelly).
In this novel Harry is involved in two investigations. The first involves a request from a childless billionaire who is close to death but who believes he may have sired a child when he was a young man. He hires Harry to investigate but on the proviso that Harry doesn't tell anyone else about this investigation or his findings. The search for a possible heir appears impossible at first but as Harry starts to make progress in his search the level of suspense and menace in this story-line increases dramatically.
The second investigation involves Harry's part time job as a member of the San Fernando Police Department. Harry is asked to help the team find a serial rapist. This story-line is more of an action thriller. Both story-lines however follow a traditional police procedural approach, with the narratives following Harry's investigations.
So if you enjoy police procedural crime thrillers, this book should definitely not disappoint. It is, like all Michael Connelly's books, easy to read and contains enough action and suspense to keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next and how it will end.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2017
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The 21st book in the Harry Bosch series by my favourite author Michael Connelly. Having read and thoroughly enjoyed every book this talented author has ever written it is no surprise that I jump at the chance to read any new books. I really enjoy reading book series as it allows you to really get to know the main characters and you get a really good experience from not only the plot but all the sub plots etc. This is typical of that situation and I loved every page.

In this latest book Harry is running with two investigations, a rape case under his guise of a part time officer with the San Fernando Police Department and as a PI he's been asked by a very wealthy 85 year old man to try to find an heir. While running the two cases side by side the book is well paced and Connelly manages to keep both cases interesting, and well paced.

A great writing style and I love how the author feeds hints to the reader, certainly in the running for my favourite read of 2017.

I highly recommend this book, series and the author to any avid reader of police procedural books and crime thrillers in general.
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Mr. Leonard F. Clark
Bosch does it again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2017
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Connelly's usual standard. (That Bosch just goes on and on - in fact, it's entertaining to see how Connelly keeps him active.)

Two contemporaneous cases: one provides the action, the other the suspense. The ending was a little more low key than usual but I really liked it. And there were a few unexpected twists.

If you like Connelly, you'll like this. (You may not give it 5 stars, like me, but I think you'll enjoy it.)
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Over too soon
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2017
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Harry Bosch has left the LAPD, and managed to sue them successfully for forcing him out. He is now volunteering for the tiny San Fernando PD, and working as a private detective - in this case, trying to trace the heir to a billionaire's fortune.

So - no spoilers, but I like it a lot. Although I feel let down by the rushed dénouement - all the loose ends are wrapped up in a single chapter - and I think they could be better done as a whole book, although perhaps a Lincoln Lawyer book (Connelly's other great franchise). It would be interesting to see it from another angle.
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