Nine Dragons

Harry Bosch, Book 14

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Len Cariou

Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is off the chain in the fastest, fiercest, and highest-stakes case of his life.

Fortune Liquors is a small shop in a tough South L.A. neighborhood, a store Bosch has known for years. The murder of John Li, the store's owner, hits Bosch hard, and he promises Li's family that he'll find the killer. The world Bosch steps into next is unknown territory. He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation - not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li's life. He uncovers a link to a Hong Kong triad, a lethal and far-reaching crime ring that follows many immigrants to their new lives in the U.S. And instantly his world explodes.

The one good thing in Bosch's life, the person he holds most dear, is taken from him and Bosch travels to Hong Kong in an all-or-nothing bid to regain what he's lost. In a place known as Nine Dragons, as the city's Hungry Ghosts festival burns around him, Bosch puts aside everything he knows and risks everything he has in a desperate bid to outmatch the triad's ferocity.

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Critic reviews

"Terrific....Connelly never stops doling out the suspense as action leads to counteraction....His thriller is an addictive read that, once it grabs you in those first few pages, won't let go of you....High-grade entertainment." (Boston Globe)

Intense & Personal

Probably the closest to the heart we will hear of Harry B. as it brings in his family... the 2 closest to him.

Nine Dragaons

This book was up to Michael Connelly's usual excellent quality and seems to open a new chapter for Harry. I was very disappointed in the narration. The narrators voice was harsh and unpleasant to listen to and his attempts to imitate womens voices, childrens voices and asian accents were just laughable. A great story but you might prefer reading this from the printed page.

Suspenseful AF

Narrator is good but sometimes gets a little too involved in trying to do the accents LOL. Great listen though and highly recommend!

A Good One

This was an excellent installment of the Bosch series. If you like Bosch, you will like this one. A lot of action and some excellent twists at the end….the author did a great job.

So Far My Favorite

I'm trying to read Connelly's books in the order they were written. To date, this is my favorite. There are a couple of twists and I enjoyed that part of the book was based outside of LA. Bosch seems more impatient and impulsive in this book, but it's believable when you consider his child is kidnapped. There are a couple of miraculous events but still the plot works and the story is enjoyable.

One of his best! Couldn't put it down.

Where does Nine Dragons rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the Top 3

What did you like best about this story?

The multi-cultural aspect was really interesting. The details were well presented, Each chapter added more depth to the plot which made it very difficult to put down.

What three words best describe Len Cariou’s performance?

Better than previous performances.

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

Yes!

Bosch!

In the process of listening to the entire Bosch series sequentially.... a great series that takes the reader through multiple years in the life of Detective Harry Bosch ... a multi-faceted character who never disappoints. The author was at his best when he wrote this chapter of the series. The novel stands on it's own as a great read but having listened to all of the previous Bosch series recently made this listen even more enjoyable ............ please keep those Bosch novels coming!!

Best in series

Best yet in Bosch series. Lots of twists and turns. Surprise ending right down to last chapter when you think you have all the answers.

Great Book, Fast Paced

Have read all of the Bosch books to date. This one was particularly well done. Fast paced and a compelling story. An excellent read!

Great Harry Bosch now

This is one of the best characters Michael Connolly has enjoyed the book so much can’t wait to read the one after the reversal already read that one