The Wrong Side of Goodbye

A Harry Bosch Novel, Book 19

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Titus Welliver

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

Detective Harry Bosch must track down someone who may never have existed in the new thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly.

Harry Bosch is California's newest private investigator. He doesn't advertise, he doesn't have an office, and he's picky about who he works for, but it doesn't matter. His chops from 30 years with the LAPD speak for themselves.

Soon one of Southern California's biggest moguls comes calling. The reclusive billionaire is nearing the end of his life and is haunted by one regret. When he was young, he had a relationship with a Mexican girl, his great love. But soon after becoming pregnant, she disappeared. Did she have the baby? And if so, what happened to it?

Desperate to know whether he has an heir, the dying magnate hires Bosch, the only person he can trust. With such a vast fortune at stake, Harry realizes that his mission could be risky not only for himself but for the one he's seeking. But as he begins to uncover the haunting story - and finds uncanny links to his own past - he knows he cannot rest until he finds the truth.

At the same time, unable to leave cop work behind completely, he volunteers as an investigator for a tiny cash-strapped police department and finds himself tracking a serial rapist who is one of the most baffling and dangerous foes he has ever faced.

Swift, unpredictable, and thrilling, The Wrong Side of Goodbye shows that Michael Connelly "continues to amaze with his consistent skill and sizzle" (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

©2016 Michael Connelly (P)2016 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"A great mystery and a great narration are a winning combination." ( AudioFile)

Helicopter

very good story. couldn't listen long enough in 1 sitting. one of the best stories of Harry Bosch

Harry's Back Sharp as Ever!!!

Although not my favorite narrator, this is a crackling good Bosch Books. Well worth reading.!

Love the book and the reader!!

What made the experience of listening to The Wrong Side of Goodbye the most enjoyable?

Titus welliver and a great story

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

Since he is in the tv series i really enjoy being able to visualize the character. He is such a great Bosch!!

So Very Good

Connelly always writes a compelling mystery with believable characters that I love and understand. Add Welliver's narration and it's a swing for the fence every time. And thank you, Michael, for giving us more with Haller and Bosch together. I love, love, love that relationship.

Beyond five stars! It brought tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart.

Please tell the author and narrative and narrators the were on top of the game in all respects.

Riveting Story

This is my first Audible book and I am hooked. I watched the Bosch series on Amazon Prime so knew the character. Welliver's narration is spot on and the pace kept my interest until the end. I listened to this driving from Flagstaff to San Diego and it made the drive so pleasant! Highly recommend this book!

Good but short

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It’s so sad to see the books in this series are getting shorter but the price stays the same. Maybe offer 2 for 1? I’m afraid I will not be able to afford this treat much longer.

highly recommend

An interesting concept of two story themes going on in this book so that was interesting. Now, the narration, I ADORE Titus Welliver's portrayal of Bosch in the terrific TV series, however, as a reader, he leaves a lot to be desired. He makes no attempt to differentiate characters with his voice, which sometimes has me rewinding so I could determine who was speaking. The majority of the dialog is the Bosch character, so it's not a terrible performance. I guess if you're a crazy old lady who has not read a book the "old-fashioned" way since 1993 when I heard my first unabridged audio book [Grisham's The Client] the narration all might not be terribly important as it can be when a little miracle happens when the perfect Mook meets the perfect narrator, then it's simply Bliss. George Guidall and The Cat Who series and Jim Dale and the hundreds of characters in the Harry Potter series are two examples that come to mind.

This book is fine. Michael Connolly is a splendid writer -- I am extremely fond of the Bosch TV series -- hurry up and make more, please. Titus Welliver "is" Bosch!.

plot

excellent listen. However voices, need female voices when appropriate. sometimes hard to distinguish male voices.

Best one yet!!

I am a long time, huge fan of Bosch & Connelly - I look forward to many more!!!