Two Kinds of Truth

De: Michael Connelly

Narrado por: Titus Welliver

Harry Bosch searches for the truth in the new thriller from #1 NYT bestselling author Michael Connelly
An NPR Best Book of 2017A Times Critics' Top Book of 2017
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017A South Florida Sun-Sentinel Best Mystery of 2017
An Amazon Book of the Month

Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department when all hands are called out to a local drugstore, where two pharmacists have been murdered in a robbery. Bosch and the tiny town's three-person detective squad sift through the clues, which lead into the dangerous, big-business world of prescription drug abuse. To get to the people at the top, Bosch must risk everything and go undercover in the shadowy world of organized pill mills.
Meanwhile, an old case from Bosch's days with the LAPD comes back to haunt him when a long-imprisoned killer claims Harry framed him and seems to have new evidence to prove it. Bosch left the LAPD on bad terms, so his former colleagues are not keen on protecting his reputation. But if this conviction is overturned, every case Bosch ever worked will be called into question. As usual, he must fend for himself as he tries to clear his name and keep a clever killer in prison.
The two cases wind around each other like strands of barbed wire. Along the way, Bosch discovers that there are two kinds of truth: the kind that sets you free and the kind that leaves you buried in darkness.
Tense, fast-paced, and fueled by this legendary detective's unrelenting sense of mission, Two Kinds of Truth is proof positive that "Connelly writes cops better than anyone else in the business" (New York Post).

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[Connelly's] immaculate plotting and gift for bringing procedural intricacies to life now seem as strong as ever...he writes the best detective novels around."—Charles Finch, USA Today

"The 20th novel in Connelly's Bosch series is one of its best."—Entertainment Weekly

"Harry Bosch is a one-of-a-kind hero who started out pretty wild when he returned from Vietnam to become a cop, but over the years he's developed into someone you want to ride with."—Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

"Connelly's immaculate plotting and gift for bringing procedural intricacies to life now seem as strong as ever...he writes the best detective novels around."—USA Today

"A book as powerful and engrossing as any in Connelly's nonpareil series."—Jack Ratten, Toronto Star

"One of Connelly's darkest and most powerful stories yet about Bosch."—Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times

"The best crime fiction writer alive today...The interaction between the trash-talking, playful Haller and the stoic, moody, mission-driven Bosch is wonderful. The brothers are two kinds of crafty, masters in their own realm...Gut-wrenching...The final courtroom scene will make longtime Connelly fans stand up and cheer."—Marcie Everhart, The Oklahoman

"[Two Kinds of Truth] is a reflection of Connelly's talent that after 19 books chronicling Bosch's career, this iteration feels fresh and authentic. This is Bosch at his F-you best, pursuing his mission, seeking justice and speaking for the dead."—The Arizona Republic

"It's become an annual refrain - but Connelly truly is one of the finest mystery writers. And that's the truth."—Oline Cogdill, Sun-Sentinel

"If you're into detective thrillers, this is an obvious choice, it doesn't get any better than Michael Connelly."—Brendan Cooney, In the Sheets

"Expertly juggling both plots, Connelly mines the double murder for fascinating and frightening details...Connelly remains atop a heap of contemporary crime writers thanks to his rare ability to combine master plotting and procedural detail with a literary novelist's feel for the inner lives of his or her characters. Both talents are in abundant display this time."—Booklist

"TWO KINDS OF TRUTH is a sterling example of the full potential of [Bosch and Ballard] fully realized. Anyone interested in their literary exploits can jump on this particular offering without difficulty and enjoy the ride from beginning to end."—Joe Hartlaub, BookReporter

Titus

Please. Leave Titus Welliver to acting in the series. He does nothing as the voice of Bosch and Haller.

Good...but not up to my normal expectations

I bought this on the day it came out and finished it in two days. Obviously I'm a big fan of Michael Connelly and both his Bosch character and Mickey Haller. Actually I love all of the characters Connelly creates, but Bosch will always be number 1 for me.

But he tried something a bit different this time in combining a couple of different story lines into one book. I understand the purpose of it in that the book is almost half Bosch and half Haller, and it's not a bad combination. The story flows along well as is evidence by my finishing it in two days. The problems I have with it is that the culmination of both stories ends up being somewhat rushed and less believable than most of his stories. All of the good stuff is still there in terms of evidence and procedure, but the climax in both cases is not up to his normal standards on either of the plot lines.

Other than that, the book was entertaining and Titus Wlliver does an EXCELLENT job on both Bosch and Haller. In fact, in some cases you can hear a little bit of Matthew McConaughy seeping through which was quite entertaining.

One other small problem I have with this book. I've recently seen a trend among some of my favorite writers throwing in a bit of national political narrative or barbs at one side of the aisle or the other. It's getting very tiresome. First, I see this author is a very fine fiction author, but there's nothing in his background that would suggest to me he has any great insight into politics other than to follow along with the talking points and rhetoric of one side or the other. No original thoughts or insights. So why subject me as a reader to it? Especially when I came to read a crime mystery novel and it has nothing to do with the story. You accomplish nothing by it other than to alienate readers..so what's the point?

I came here for a good mystery story and I couldn't care less about your (or any other author, actor, or generally famous person's) political orientation.

Great Read

Never gets old. Never gets boring. Worst part was that it ends and I need to wait for the next installment.

One of Connelly's Best!

Where does Two Kinds of Truth rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

As far as thriller's go, near the top. I have listened to all of the Harry Bosch books, and this one is one of my favorites.

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

I love the way the author wove two separate crimes into the story and kept Bosch moving between the two crimes, one past and one present.

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

I really like Welliver as well. He does the different character voices well and his inflection is spot on.

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

Nothing extreme, but it did make me hungry for the next Bosch book.

Unnecessary language

Another great Bosch/Haller book, with some of the better insight into the Bosch character. A little lighter on the language would make this a better read/listen.