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.

Riviting Brash Bosch one definitely not to miss.

First may I say Dick Hill is an incredible narrator. This is one in a series of Harry Bosch books and all of them are excellent. This one has some twists that are unexpected and should keep you on your toes. I look forward to more Harry Bosch stories in the future. and I enjoy the Harry Bosch series on TV. Jerry Edwards

A tribute to Vets

What did you love best about The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1?

Harry's devotion to his fellow veterans, and the experience they all shared.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1?

In my opinion Dick hill is the absolute best! He has a way of making you feel like it is you going through the emotions of the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Harry remembers and talks about his photo album.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A line from the story. "Out of the light, and into the darkness".

Any additional comments?

I have read, and listened to other Connely stories. I will continue to read and listen to more. I want to know the rest of the story about the "Doll Maker"

A Fun Thriller

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

not high because this is usually not my genre, but I do prefer Linda Fairstein thrillers-more my style.

I read it because I had really loved The Lincoln Lawyer.

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

not really

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

n/a

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

n/a

Any additional comments?

no

Dick Hill narrator

What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dick Hill is a perfect match for Harry Bosch books, as Craig Wasson is for James Ellroy.

Enjoyed

I enjoy a book that you can't determine the "who did it" half way through. This is one of those books. I was surprised and I like being surprised.

loved it!

Book number 1 in the Harry Bosch series. I intend to read all 21 of them.

Great Story

After what seemed like a slow start, the momentum improved along with the story. Wonderful

love Harry Bosch

great narrative, love the characters! Michael Connelly keeps me coming back for more. I'd like to see more of Harry and Mickey!

entertaining

narrator was very good..
.I read this when it was new in 92...great introduction to Bosch.

Good Procedural, Slightly Bosch Finish

For its first 12 hours, Harry Bosch's debut outing weaves a good police procedural with nicely developed characters and an interesting Vietnam War back story. What more can you ask for in a modern murder thriller?

Just one thing: a better ending than a talking villain (or two) explaining everything while wasting just enough time for our hero to snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat. The last 90 minutes is all that, and that cost Connelly a star in what was going to be a 5-star rating (let's call it a 4 1/2 rounded down to a 4).

I had a moment of hope when I saw there were still two hours left after the talking villain was done, expecting another twist in the tale, as I had previously experienced with Connelly's The Poet. But that time was spent on another talker explaining away the remaining plot points.

But don't let this single criticism dissuade you. Otherwise, and until then, this is a Class A listen, and maybe you're not as sensitive as I am to this overworked device.