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The Black Box

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Michael McConnohie
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In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved.

Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.

Riveting and relentlessly paced, The Black Box leads Harry Bosch, "one of the greats of crime fiction" (New York Daily News), into one of his most fraught and perilous cases.

©2012 Michael Connelly (P)2012 Hachette Audio

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This is a very good Harry Bosch novel. Yes, the narration is different with the new guy but I got a tip from one of the other reviewer's about adjusting the speed of play back. When I put the play back to 1.25 X narration came out really well. I hope this helps.

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Really enjoyed it!

What did you love best about The Black Box?

Since we hadn't listened to anyone else read as Bosch, we didn't have the preconceived, "this is what it should sound like", and thought it was a great job by McConnohie. An interesting story line. Really kept us engaged.

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

No.

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Best Bosch narrator ever

Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Look, it's Harry. He never disappoints. Audio book, paper or ebook, this is solid entertainment.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Black Box?

Harry's daughter shooting the stewardess.

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

Nope

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

Nope. That's not criticism. I wanted to savour it.

Any additional comments?

McConnohie is the best Bosch narrator so far. He absolutely captures Harry the way I see him.

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Interesting plot twists....

The narrator was sadly inept or inexperienced making an interesting story a chore to listen to. There were also many instances of skips in the recording. All in all not a satisfying listen, wish I'd just read this book.

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awesome

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

Yes, but only some capable of listening the this genre

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

very much so, all his books rock

What about Michael McConnohie’s performance did you like?

he was awesome

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yeah I had an extreme reaction, it was too short

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Pronunciation of Manteca?

How to pronounce Manteca? Enjoy all of Connelly books! Have listened to most through 2012!

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Great story

Very good story and plot, really liked the end and what Bosch did with the criminal.
Wasn't too fan of the narrator though.

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Great story, especially for fans of Harry

It is good to have Harry back and fans will be happy with the story

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Love Harry Bosch!

Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Good read, seemed to be a little shorter story line, but as always Michael Connelly draws you in for another turn in Harry's life!

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Disappointed

Maybe I don't remember the rest of the Harry Bosch novels, but I was disappointed in a number of items in Harry's character that were displayed in this book. I always have seen Harry above using the "tricks" to accomplish solving the crimes. I feel like the author cut corners in the plot to finish the story. Overall it is still a Michael Connelly novel which still makes it one of the best

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