Switchblade

An Original Story

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Len Cariou

Length: 50 mins

Publisher's Summary

LAPD Detective Harry Bosch seeks justice for the forgotten in this original story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly

An anonymous tip puts Bosch on a case that has remained unsolved for decades, the vicious stabbing of a teenage boy whose body was found in an abandoned Old Hollywood restaurant.

Cold cases are often the toughest: With no body, no murder scene, and no fingerprints, Bosch nevertheless gets lucky when DNA evidence from the murder weapon points to a known killer. But the DA insists that science alone is not enough - he needs the case to be bulletproof before he'll take it to court.

Determined to speak for those who can no longer speak for themselves, Bosch has one chance to wrench a confession out of a cold-blooded killer, or risk letting him walk free for good.

In this gripping, never-before-published story by "master of the crime thriller" (Huffington Post ) Michael Connelly, Detective Harry Bosch quenches his thirst for justice and shows why he is "one of the most popular and enduring figures in American crime fiction" (Chicago Tribune).

©2014 Michael Connelly (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Good for a short Short Story by a Favorite Author

If you have someplace to go and need only a 45 minute listen, I would suggest that this audio-book is priced to buy, but not to use a credit. I listened during my commute this morning and found it well performed but not a full investigation by Harry Bosch. There is not much to figure out, it is just a good listen of how Harry solves the problem of getting a guilty criminal prosecuted on a 20+ year cold case when only DNA is available. Interesting, but forgettable.

If you are new to Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, he is a wonderful detective character. I recommend reading the books in order.

Wasted time and money.

I don't know why I chose a short story. I will not do that again.

Very short Bosch cold case story

I missed finding this Michael Connelly short story when it was published almost 3 years ago.The story shows once again the crime solving strength of Harry Bosh late in his LAPD career. Totally worthwhile!

First worthless Harry Bosch story

Any additional comments?

This is the first Harry Bosch story I thought was worthless. An anonymous tip breaks open a cold-case involving a couple of murders involving a switchblade used on gay men. No real twists or investigatory hurdles, just a straight line from A to B. Bechdel test: Fail. You know, it makes me realize that I didn't care for the last two Bosch books, "The Drop" and "The Black Box." The new Mickey Haller book — "The Gods of Guilt" — was great, among his best, so maybe Harry's character has run his course. Connelly keeps threatening to have a case featuring Bosch's daughter, maybe it's time. (That said, the two Bosch short story collections — "Angle of Investigation" and "Suicide Run" — were very good.)

short way too short

can't believe I bought such a brief book. wanted way more for my money. love c the author

50 min —- seriously?

This barely lasted for one drive into work. I didn’t spend one credit for a short story.

a 27 minute book?

this book is horrible. completely disjointed, jumps and the listener has to figure it out?

What was this?

Why is this even for purchase. It to short! Don’t waste your money. Word word word word

rip off

two chapters does not qualify as a book. I would request a refund on account.

Where's the rest of the book???

Only two chapters? Really? Where's the rest of the book? What a total rip off!!!