• Trunk Music: Harry Bosch Series, Book 5

  • By: Michael Connelly
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (13,004 ratings)

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Trunk Music: Harry Bosch Series, Book 5

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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Publisher's summary

Back on the job after an involuntary leave of absence, LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch is ready for a challenge - but a murderous Las Vegas crime ring might prove to be more than he bargained for.

It starts with the body of a Hollywood producer in the trunk of a Rolls-Royce, shot twice in the head at close range - what looks like "trunk music", a Mafia hit. But the LAPD's organized crime unit is curiously uninterested, and when Harry follows a trail of gambling debts to Las Vegas, the case suddenly becomes more complex - and much more personal.

A rekindled romance with an old girlfriend opens new perspectives on the murder, and he begins to glimpse a shocking triangle of corruption and collusion. Yanked off the case, Harry himself is soon the one being investigated. But only a bullet can stop Harry when he's searching for the truth.

Impressed? Ace detective Harry Bosch is also on the case in other exciting Michael Connelly crime-fiction novels.
©1997 Michael Connelly. P (P)1996 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Dick Hill is well versed in Bosch's style after two audiobooks in the series. Hill delivers the squad room banter and the interviews with suspects and witnesses with perfection....Bosch is immensely likeable, and Hill defines his character memorably." (AudioFile)

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Another Harry Bosch winner

Trunk Music is one of the earlier Harry Bosch books. Harry once again runs afoul of the LAPD and the FBI and once again is investigated by the Internal Affairs Division of the department. The book is fast paced with lots of plot twists and turns, mobsters and cops gone bad. Bosch builds and strengthens his relationship with Jerry and Kiz, his two recurring partners, bonds with Grace Billet his supervisor, and gets married to his early flame Eleanor Wish. Along the way, Harry solves the crime and helps the FBI solve theirs. A great way to spend 13 hours.

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Connelly Surprises with Marriage

Would you listen to Trunk Music: Harry Bosch Series, Book 5 again? Why?

Probably not. I want to move on to the next phase.

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

Yes. There were unexpected twists throughout.

Which scene was your favorite?

Plotting against the wife about the extra money.

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

I did not expect Powers to escape.

Any additional comments?

Dick Hill is always a hit with me.

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We just love the Harry Bosch series!

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

Highly recommend the Harry Bosch series. We are ready to order book 6 and can't wait to start listening!

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Great

This is a wonderful read. All the way through it kept you in suspence. 👍

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Best one in the series so far.

Really loved this one. Michael Connelley firing on all cylinders with this entry. Great mystery with suprising twists, hitting on a variety of themes to keep it interesting.

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One of Connelly's Best

As an avid reader of Connelly's legal and detective
detective novels I am happy to say that this is definitely one of his best. Detailed, full of interesting plot twists, and extremely entertaining.

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mirrors season 2 of the t.v. series

It would have been much better if I hadn't already watched the series. there are a few differences but the nuts and bolts of the story is the same.

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Great series!

Held my interest throughout. Variations in voice volume made it difficult to listen to in car. Mispronounced words, such as forte, surprised me. However, quite enjoyable.

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Narration is so fast it's bothersome

I love this series, this book is no exception. This narrator's speed is distracting on numerous occasions. Still a great book and performance is otherwise good.

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Superb

Michael Connelly does it again. Bosch is the real deal, and Dick Hill brings him to life.

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