• The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

  • By: Michael Connelly
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (17,775 ratings)

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The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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Publisher's summary

An LAPD homicide detective must choose between justice and vengeance as he teams up with the FBI in the first novel of the "thrilling" Harry Bosch series (New York Times Book Review).

For maverick LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch, the body in the drainpipe at Mulholland Dam is more than another anonymous statistic. This one is personal...because the murdered man was a fellow Vietnam "tunnel rat" who had fought side by side with him in a hellish underground war. Now Bosch is about to relive the horror of Nam. From a dangerous maze of blind alleys to a daring criminal heist beneath the city, his survival instincts will once again be tested to their limit. Pitted against enemies inside his own department and forced to make the agonizing choice between justice and vengeance, Bosch goes on the hunt for a killer whose true face will shock him.

Impressed? Ace detective Harry Bosch is also on the case in other exciting Michael Connelly crime-fiction novels.
©1992 by Michael Connelly. (P)1992 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Well paced nail biter

Loved the book. Narrative makes you care about the characters and enough clever twists and turns. Never a lull with a satisfying ending

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great first novel

The narrator's voice was perfect for this character. I enjoyed the storyline and it definitely get the next book.

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Great Story

The story was great. The narrator was superb. If I could complain about one thing it would be the number of f-words in this. I understand that the author is trying to portray a gritty homicide cop, but I would have enjoyed the book so much more with a little less.

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This readers voice, wow. He IS Harry B

There were a few parts that were predictable but they weren’t main plot points and plenty of surprises. It’s an older book so I’m guessing it influenced stories to come. All the best things crime novels have to offer. Harry is so clever but not in a genius sort of way. More relentless and logical. I loved it. Reading the next one.

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Unexpected Quality

I’m late to the party and this is my first Bosch book but I was very impressed with the level of detail, character motivation, and natural progression. A really well done story.

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Lots of Great Twists!

Good story with lots of great twists. Fun to listen to on several long drives.

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Great Story

While I truly enjoyed the story, the complexity of the plot and the many different twists, the actors reading seamed corny and the various “voices of the other characters” silly, completely missing the mark.
I do however realize the recording was performed and released in 1998.

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Addicting

Harry Bosch series are addicting. He is one extremely intelligent policeman. Will be continuing this series.

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Well written , good reading. Recommend

Writer keeps you on edge of seat from chapter (day) to chapter. Characters and descriptions excellent.

Edgar not as likable in this book as on the show, but perhaps he grows deeper in later books.

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My 2nd Time Through the Series

After watching the "Bosch" series on Amazon Prime, my husband requested we listen to this first Bosch audio book during a recent road trip. Even though this is my 2nd time through the series, this story was as enjoyable as my first listen. This time around I got to spend some time appreciating the excellent writing style of Michael Connelly. This author is among my list of top tier suspense writers of all time. His method of character development is through more action and dialog than back-story. A page does not go by where Bosch's character isn't being fleshed out through the small details of life. Connelly proves that attention to detail matters when writing a great series. Listen to the story -- you will see what I mean.

In my mind, Dick Hill's voice is Bosch. I am enjoying these first books with his voice.



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