• 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 (17,773 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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Excellent Story

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

I have skipped around and this is actually my third story. I wish I had read them in order. This was a great introduction to Harry Bosch. I will continue reading them.

What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?

He made the story easy to understand the way he switched the narration. Great job.

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

Yes if I had time I would have.

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A wonderful book!

This book really fills in the background of Bosch, and Dick Hill does a wonderful job as always narrating the book.

Gripping and well written, this book is a must read for anybody who likes Film Noire or the Amazon Series!

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Amazing book

I loved the Bosch series on Amazon vjdeo and decided to check out the audible books. This book is very consistent with the TV series.

The narrator did fabulous job.

If you like the Bosch TV series I'm sure you will enjoy this book.

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Great story!

I found Bosch a few months ago with the Amazon Prime Video series after a friend suggested it. Loved it! After binge-watching Seasons 1-5, I decided devour the novels! 1 down... 20 more to go!

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The Black Echo

Well written and very enjoyable to hear/read. Will read/hear others books written by Michael Connellt

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A great detective story

thoroughly enjoyed it. Good cliff hangars at times with leaving you curious. and the narrator had good voices.

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Another good one

Love all these series, need to listen to them all! Never know whats going to happen next! keeps you on the edge

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The american counterpart to Noerwegian Harry Hole!

I just downloaded my 5th Harry Bosch because as you finish one book, they give you about 5 minutes of the next one and then you are hooked...Very Tricky Audible!
I am enjoying the very flawed character of Bosch, He reminds me a bit of the Scandinavian Harry Hole by Jo Nesbo, I read all of those so far and so I am happy to find this new flawed but capable Harry.
The first Connelly book I read was "the poet". I would not recommend that as a introduction to Connelly as the Bosch series is much much better!

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Too hard-nosed for female suspense readers.

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

I love the Bosch series, but the books are just too hard-nosed gangster type for me. Men would probably love it.

What could Michael Connelly have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Written Bosch as a slightly more erudite character.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Performance was great for the right audience.

Could you see The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1 being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I do watch the series and enjoy it very much.

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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.

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