Author: Michael Connelly
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
A woman is found brutally murdered in her bed, Mickey Haller is defending the prime suspect and he is certain the man is innocent. He only choice is to turn to his half brother, retired LAPD Detective: Harry Bosch. Harry does not want to work for the defense, as he feels he is betraying his fellow officers. As Harry goes through the file he realizes there are so many holes in the case, but if the suspect didn't kill the woman...who is the real killer? Harry cannot let that thought sit in his head and gets the help from his former partner to look into this case. The case leads him somewhere he wishes it didn't: back to the PD, to someone who
has been watching him as well. Will Harry be able to prove Haller's client innocent and find the real killer before it's too late?
has been watching him as well. Will Harry be able to prove Haller's client innocent and find the real killer before it's too late?
Michael Connelly is a master in the art of thriller and suspense. He delivers a great installment to his series. I haven't read any other novel from Michael Connelly, but I feel as though I should go and get a few more of his novels and delve into the world of mystery a little more than I already have. It is easy for a reader to find themselves devouring this novel and finishing it in no time, even if you aren't much of a reader. He has a way of combining plot and character development in a way that makes you feel like you are not reading a novel, but watching a movie. I would LOVE to see this made into a movie or something. There is not a lot of gory scenes nor are there any explicit sex scenes.
Readers are taken on a suspense filled ride as Bosch navigates his way through this case. There are so many twists and turns, it is not a book that is predictable. Sure you find yourself thinking you have figured out the case, but many times you find out you were close, but no cigar. The characters are realistic and compelling. Readers will find themselves hoping the Bosch will be able to find the evidence needed to prove that Haller's client is innocent and that someone else was the murderer. I love how Bosch is torn throughout the novel with working with someone on the defense rather than the prosecution that he is accustomed too. The question he struggles with is he betraying his fellow officers by taking this case? What is more important one man's freedom and finding the truth, or remaining loyal to his comrades?
If this is the quality of novel one can expect from Michael Connelly, I cannot wait to get my hands on his other novels. I would recommend this novel to mystery and suspense lovers as this will keep you up all night until you find out who the killer really is. I highly recommend this novel to all readers and give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Add it to your library today.
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