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.

Not a Harry Bosch Novel

I was wondering why a picture of Clint Eastwood was on the cover.Got several chapters in without mention of Bosch before I realized it was a Terry McCaleb novel, but it had all of the elements that I consider important,which is why I put Michael Connelly at the top of my author pedestal.

Blood work

Enjoyed this program. The performer is animated and easy to follow. The storyline is good.

Great read

I could not put the down. It has suspense, emotion and surprise. I highly recommend it.

Awesome

This is my second time through Connelly’s books. The enjoyment continues to grow. Enough cannot be said about his ease of storytelling. Though I’m sure it’s not easy to do what he does, it comes across so natural and true to life. I have been critical of Dick Hill in the past, but his style is growing on me as well.

Great Story!

At first I worried that there was too much detective detail, but when I got into the book, I understood why it was necessary. Great story! I especially loved Dick Hill’s voice! I will look forward to hearing more performances by David Hill!

Great listen

Kept me on the edge of my seat. well written and researched. Enjoyed the characters.

Awesome book

This book was really good way better than the movie. Also the voice acting was perfect fit for the character.

Can't go wrong with Connelly

This book takes you on an emotional and suspenseful rollercoaster. Just when you think you have things figured out you're thrown through a loop. I have read all of Connelly's books on all his character series and Bloodwork is one of my favorites. You have an ex-FBI agent conducting his own investigation by his own rules and a genuinely original reason for doing so (don'ty want to spoil it for those who haven't heard it yet).

In addition, Dick Hill is one of my favorite narrators because of the range of characters he can pull off.... women, hispanic, russian. I wish he narrated all of Connelly's books. You will not be disappointed in any way with Blood Work!

A great Story.......

Where does Blood Work rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Blood Work was not my first choice in the Connelly bookcase, but now I am so glad that I did download it. I was for some reason was very reticent about the blurb - but while listening to this narrative I became transfixed. Connelly truly knows how to weave a story and grab the readers attention. The twist were not what I was expecting and that was exciting, though I did feel the ending was a little rushed, but hey, I am not a writer!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Terrell McCaleb was great, I liked his methodical approach to paperwork and to chasing the "Tell". Connelly allows us to journey with Terrell and this allows us to make a connection with him as he discovers information but also as he travels through his health concerns.
Winston was also a character that I liked, her strong and fair nature appealed to me and this helped create a balance with other police in the story.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Don't mind Dick Hill at all, I find him easy to listen to and soothing to the ear. Nice Job!

Any additional comments?

A good listen...Thanks

Awesone

This was one of Connelly best so far. Heartwarming, intriguing, I couldn't stop listening.