The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 13 hrs and 49 mins

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.

Good story & narration, except for female voice

Would you try another book from Michael Connelly and/or Dick Hill?

Yes, but warily. Dick Hill has an excellent voice and he does well with a variety of men's voices and accents. But when it comes to women it is painful. The voice of the main female character in this book is pretty wimpy and delicate, even if her character is supposed to be strong and tough. I think he would have been better off reading her in a male voice.

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

At points yes. It's a good story and Dick Hill has good build up.

What three words best describe Dick Hill’s performance?

seasoned reader, or male voices and knows how to build momentum into the story.

Black Echo. Story great...narrator ok.

Where does The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the first audio book I've listened to. I have nothing to compare it to, so you may want to take this review with a grain of salt. The narrator was just OK. I don't know why, it just didn't seem to worik that well to use different voices for each character. It almost detracted from it. I will see how the next book goes.

What did you like best about this story?

I like all of Connelly's stories. Especially the Harry Bosch ones. I enjoy the details of all aspects of his investigative writing. I can picture it so clearly in my mind while I read.

What aspect of Dick Hill’s performance would you have changed?

I didn't think he needed the different voices for each character. I just wanted to story read.

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

No.

good detective story

I actually listened to a couple others, in this series and decided to go back to the beginning and listen to all of them.
They get even better

Great book

This was a great book for anyone who loves a good detective story. It has a ton of details.

Logical sequel.

Narration: clear. Accent and pace appropriate.

Content: logical sequel to first in series. Good enough. Series worth pursuing.

Great start to a series

I love the old school detective who does not do everything by the book. Good old school who dunnit with alot of twists. Some expected but entertaining read. Good detective work and mostly believable.

A pleasant find

If you could sum up The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1 in three words, what would they be?

I'm new to the Bosch series. A friend recommended them and I have to say this is a great listen. The voice is perfect for the character. The pace is great. I am looking forward to listening to more.

Love Bosch...

So good to go back to the beginning and learn the back story on characters and history of Bosch.

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST OF THE HARRY BOSCH SERIES

This was my 201st novel that I've listened to on AUDIBLE.COM. I have read/listened to all 21 in the Harry Bosch series, not all in order of publication, and THE BLACK ECHO IS THE BEST in my humble opinion.and should be read first as it explains the relationship between Eleanor Wish (who's in the 1st, 5th, 6th & 9th novels).and Harry Bosch.

I am a Vietnam Veteran (US ARMY '67-'68), I found this book very compelling and moving regarding Harry's South Vietnam experiences both In-Country and as a returned veteran.

Excellent Narration by Dick Hill whi is the voice of Harry Bosch.

Great book

Lots of twists and turns. You maybe able to anticipate some of them, but there are always others that you won’t see coming. Bosch is a rebellious detective who often does things just to irritate others, such as handcuffing two internal affairs officers to a tree, but he never gives up on his search for “who done it”. Although Connally gave Bosch a draft number in 1968, a couple of years before they actually existed, most details are spot on.

I do recommend the story.