The Reversal

Harry Bosch, Book 16 (Mickey Haller, Book 3)

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Peter Giles

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Longtime defense attorney Mickey Haller is recruited to change stripes and prosecute the high-profile retrial of a brutal child murder. After 24 years in prison, convicted killer Jason Jessup has been exonerated by new DNA evidence. Haller is convinced Jessup is guilty, and he takes the case on the condition that he gets to choose his investigator, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch.

Together, Bosch and Haller set off on a case fraught with political and personal danger. Opposing them is Jessup, now out on bail, a defense attorney who excels at manipulating the media, and a runaway eyewitness reluctant to testify after so many years.

With the odds and the evidence against them, Bosch and Haller must nail a sadistic killer once and for all. If Bosch is sure of anything, it is that Jason Jessup plans to kill again.

Impressed? Ace detective Harry Bosch is also on the case in other exciting Michael Connelly crime-fiction novels.

©2010 Michael Connelly (P)2010 Hachette Audio

Great reader!

Peter Giles is a fantastic reader! He really made all the characters come alive! I will look for other books read by him.

Riveting

Kept my husband and on the edge of our seats. We were driving cross country and this book made the drive seem short.

It was riveting.

Can this dude stop reading?

Here we go again! It is incredibly annoying listening to a book that sounds like a movie trailer voice over!

First Harry Bosch...but it won't be my last!!!

Any additional comments?

This was the first Harry Bosch book I've listened to but it won't be my last. Loved the dynamic between the characters and it kept me interested until the last page.

Connelly at his best

Would you consider the audio edition of The Reversal to be better than the print version?

Yes. Connelly was at his best with this one. Combining Micky Haller (The Lincoln Lawyer) with the worlds greatest homicide detective Harry Bosch (Black Ice and more) and a little Rachel Walling (The POET).

The story starts when Haller is approached by the district attorney to be the special procicutor of a man who was recently exonorated by DNA evidence. Every one thinks that the state will not retry him but the DA believes they got it right the first time. Haller reluctantly agrees to work for the state but only if he can pick his team. Haller puts together the team. Haller along with his half-brother Harry Bosch and his ex-wife and vet procicutor Maggie McPhereson must put the case together with little to no evidence to put the supposed killer behind bars.

Looking forward to Connelly's new book "The Black Box" with Harry Bosch coming end of November 2012.

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

Yes

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

Giles was great at separating the characters and did a great job.

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

Yes

Another Connelly Success

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

Yes I would. Connelly's books are well written and hold together very well with enough twists and turns to keep them sharp and interesting. I love the Harry Bosch character with his flaws and all. I am glad to see a crossover with Michael Halloran too.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Reversal?

Harry in his most protective mode with his daughter was a bit of humanity not often found in "tough guy" books.

Which character – as performed by Peter Giles – was your favorite?

Harry Bosch is always my favorite.

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

no

One of my favorites

Good characterization and story development. I’m glad I choose this to listen to, ready to read another Heller story.

2 of the best!

these are 2of my favorite characters! the story was suspenseful and the ending leaves you wanting more... therefore...

WOW!!

This was my favorite book to this series! (haven't read any after 3)... wow!! This was amazing

Damn Good

This was a damn good book. I really like Connelly. Definitely wasn't my favorite of all time, but it was a very good listen.