The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Len Cariou

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

In Los Angeles in 1988, a 16-year-old girl disappeared from her home and was later found dead of a gunshot wound to the chest. The death appeared at first to be a suicide, but some of the evidence contradicted that scenario, and detectives came to believe this was in fact a murder. Despite a by-the-book investigation, no one was ever charged.

Now Detective Harry Bosch is back with the LAPD with the sole mission of closing unsolved cases, and this girl's death is the first he's given. A DNA match makes the case very much alive again, and it turns out to be anything but cold. The ripples from this death have destroyed at least two other lives, and everywhere he probes, Bosch finds hot grief, hot rage, and a bottomless well of betrayal and malice.

And it's not just the girl's family and friends whose lives Bosch is stirring up afresh. With each new development, Harry Bosch finds increasing resistance from within the police force itself. Old enemies are close at hand. Even as he pushes relentlessly to find the truth, Bosch has to wonder if this assignment was intended to be his last. Digging up the past may heal old wounds, or it may expose new, searing ones.

From the mind of the man GQ has called "the best mystery writer in the world", The Closers is a masterpiece of thriller writing that is as sharp and immediate as the greatest fiction.

©2005 Hieronymus, Inc. (P)2005 Time Warner AudioBooks

Critic reviews

"In Connelly/Bosch's world, character, context, and procedure are what count, and once again the author proves a master at all....Connelly comes as close as anyone to being today's Dostoyevsky of crime literature, and this is one of his finest novels to date." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Harry sticks to his knitting and delivers a sharp, straightforward police procedural." ( The New York Times)

I Always Love Bosh

Any additional comments?

Good solid novel which is what I've come to expect from Michael Connelly. It wasn't the most exciting of the Bosch novels I've read so far but it's definitley worth your time and money.

Excellent story and well executed by author

Would you consider the audio edition of The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11 to be better than the print version?

Love this series

What other book might you compare The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11 to and why?

No

Which character – as performed by Len Cariou – was your favorite?

Harry Bosch

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes the moment Bosch puts it all together

Any additional comments?

I recommend the entire series

Three for the money

What did you love best about The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11?

Loved all of these books. Strong story lines and great narration....

Which character – as performed by Len Cariou – was your favorite?

Len Cariou is the perfect voice for this series. His Harry is the quintessential Harry....

Good book

solid return for Harry Bosch. The writer does a good making you part of the story.

Always great!!

Never a let down with Michael Connelly and Harry Bosch!. Always kept me on the edge of my seat! Made driving long distances easier!

Enjoyable Detective Story

What made the experience of listening to The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11 the most enjoyable?

I have become very comfortable with Bosch after hearing several of his stories. The story is good but a typical detective story that reveals the culprit in the last part of the book.Bosch is a good character and the author develops the characters very well and he also uses familiar areas of Los Angeles which makes me feel like I am right there with him looking for those clues. I know little about police process but this seems to be documented enough to be believeable - for me at least.I also like that is is a clearly written book without long sex scenes or gory descriptions which are obviously not neccessary in Connelly's opinion too.It is a great listen and draws me to it when I have time to relax and listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bosch of course!

Excellent, riveting book

I enjoyed this book, especially the intricacies of court practice and how the mind of a defense attorney works. Mickey, the main character, may have been a bit too sugar-coated, which is why I give the story an overall 4 star. Also the end was too convenient and wish there would have been more of an edge to it. The script was well narrated and looked forward to hearing the story on every occasion possible. Have also read Connelly's other book, "The Closers", and have now bought more of the author's books. Despite these flaws, an excellent read.

What would the world do if Harry was real?

What did you love best about The Closers: Harry Bosch Series, Book 11?

I love the Bosch series. Have read them all and always enjoy the character, the plot--the interactions between other developed characters. And Harry is my ideal cop. What more is there to expect?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry, Harry, Harry

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

He is an excellent narrator--well suited for this series.

Harry’s Back

Loved the previous book but as Mr Connolly explains in the end, Harry needs to be a cop. Great return to the force and dealing with his arch enemy and trying to stay on the righteous path. Can’t wait for the next story.

Favorite Harry Bosch story.

I have listened to all of the Michael Connelly stories thus far and this one is by far my favorite. The author gives just enough clues to keep the reader enticed. I couldn't stop listening. The narrator does an excellent job of keeping up with voices and he is easy to listen to. Great choice for a listen.