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    crazybatcow East Coast, Canada 03-01-10
    crazybatcow East Coast, Canada 03-01-10 Member Since 2015
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    "Had to start at the beginning of Bosch"

    I wanted to read the Bosch series from the start so I picked this up. It was nicely paced and the characters were believable.

    The twist in the story was a bit predictable and the IAD investigation which fills a large part of the storyline is not really explained/justified and I finished the book still unclear as to why Bosch is so "bad" that he needed to be investigated.

    I didn't really enjoy the military sub-storyline (it wasn't quite political but had a tinge of politics), and don't understand the antagonist's motivations even though they are spelled out at the end.

    The narration is good.

    I'll read the next in the series because I suspect Bosch will turn into a very interesting character.

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    Stephanie New York 09-11-09
    Stephanie New York 09-11-09 Member Since 2015
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    "Hard to put down"

    This is my first Michael Connelly book and I enjoyed very much. It's a somewhat mindless action thriller but eminently enjoyable with surprising twists and turns and hard to put down. Just what I wanted.

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    Paul houston, TX, USA 10-24-09
    Paul houston, TX, USA 10-24-09 Member Since 2017
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    "Good Start to the Series"

    If you've decided to start the whole series after hearing a few of the latter books, then here you are. A little too 80's cop movie for me (drug dealers, Vietnam, dirty cops...) but worth the time.

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    Jean Santa Cruz, CA, United States 02-19-11
    Jean Santa Cruz, CA, United States 02-19-11 Member Since 2018
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    "The Black Echo"

    I got this book on an Audible sale and it was well worth it. I have read some of the newer Harry Bosch series and had not realized this was the first book of the series. This tell how Eleanor and Harry met. Dick Hill always does an excellent job. I will make a point now of going back and reading the other books in the series.

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    Gregory granada Hills, CA, USA 01-20-09
    Gregory granada Hills, CA, USA 01-20-09 Member Since 2008
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    "I didn't see that coming"

    great book with great narration, plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

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    Paula Overland Park, KS USA 04-14-13
    Paula Overland Park, KS USA 04-14-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Another Solid Harry Bosch Performance"

    There is litte if anything to critique negatively in this book -- the story is tight and well-paced; the narration superb. The surprises near the end are somewhat predictable, though plausible as the story concludes. Harry Bosch survives and returns to the homicide beat. . the place he most loves to apply his detective skills. I would rate this as a good, solid read for anyone who enjoys contemporary detective stories.

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    Wolfpacker Fort Mill, SC 05-27-12
    Wolfpacker Fort Mill, SC 05-27-12 Member Since 2014
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    "Good Murder Mystery"

    This book was entertaining. Somehow, it was not so good that I have gone on to read more in the series.

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    SSMITTEE 09-04-11
    SSMITTEE 09-04-11
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    "Good story "

    Harry grows on you just enough knocks to hold your interest all the way through right up to the end
    too much profanity

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    Bob North Lauderdale, FL, United States 11-20-08
    Bob North Lauderdale, FL, United States 11-20-08
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    "Connelly at his best"

    Another good Harry Bosh novel. It is well written and flows. If you are a Harry Bosh fan, you will like this one.

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    John Edgeworth, PA, USA 01-29-09
    John Edgeworth, PA, USA 01-29-09
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    "Kept me guessing..."

    I dislike predictable stories where I can guess the ending long before I get there. This mystery kept me guessing. The narrator was very good. He changed his voice just enough to help identify the characters.
    One of the best books I had listend to in a long time. I couldn't put it down.

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