Blood Work

Terry McCaleb, Book 1

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

From the #1 bestselling author of the Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer series and who "is the master of the universe in which he lives" (Huffington Post), comes the gripping novel that inspired the film starring Clint Eastwood.

When Graciella Rivers steps onto his boat, ex-FBI agent Terrell McCaleb has no idea he's about to come out of retirement. He's recuperating from a heart transplant and avoiding anything stressful. But when Graciella tells him the way her sister, Gloria, was murdered, Terry realizes he has no choice. Now the man with the new heart vows to take down a predator without a soul. For Gloria's killer shatters every rule that McCaleb ever learned in his years with the Bureau-as McCaleb gets no more second chances at life...and just one shot at the truth.

*Winner of the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière-International Category
*Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel
*Winner of the Anthony Award for Best Novel

©1998 by Hieronymous. (P)1998 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Slightly dated

Still a great story. This is the first book by Conolly that I have read. I want to start at the beginning of his novels and read all of them now.

amazing! !

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would. This book is awesome.the writer is amazing. . I just don't have any other words. You will not be disappointed at this book.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked when Terry was putting everything together and when he and graciella fell for each other..

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

The changes in his voice for the different characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.. and I almost did..

Any additional comments?

I saw the series of books and how they all fall. I can't wait to move on to the next book.

Kept me interested.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you are looking for a light mystery that is what you will get. Characters were interesting if not exciting...... I enjoyed it, didnt love it

smart plot

smart plot. beautiful execution.
After i red the book, i looked for the movie and watched it.
the movie was good. but the book is far better!

was hoping for a Bosch book

Almost didn't get this. That was outstanding. Great new or sorta New character. Great plot twists And a satisfying ending.

Performance

The performance was good except for the unique pronouncements of the locations - like “Reseda” which was butchered.
A local can easily tell the narrator in not from around here.
Overall the performance was fine.

Great as always

Although this book is more than 20 years old it is still a great listen. This is a stand alone and I loved the main character, retired FBI agent who is the recent recipient of a heart transplant. The.plot os intriguing and thought provoking not to mention seriously entertaining!

Terrific read, but

I’ve read or listened to many, maybe all of Michael Connelly’s books and I love them. The glaring thing, to me, in this day and age, chances of finding a pay phone and especially one that works are slim to none. Seriously, no cell phone!

Brilliant & spellbinding!

A gripping storyline & brilliant suspenseful read. Very believable saga of police work & suspenseful crimes, as well as an emerging romance on the side. A captivating experience.

Michael Conneiiy was good 25 years ago, too.

I was skeptical of this book because it was written more than 20 years ago but it is still a page turner. It is a good reminder of days before cell phone, internet, and more
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