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Harry Bosch #4-6
Michael Connelly CD Collection 2: The Concrete Blonde, The Last Coyote, Trunk Music
The Concrete Blonde: This high-voltage thriller opens with Homicide Detective Bosch battling charges as the chief defendant in a civil suit against the LAPD. The family of a notorious serial killer whom Bosch shot during an arrest four years ago has accused Bosch of killing the wrong man. This allegation becomes horrifyingly plausible when a new murder occurs with all the hallmarks of the dead slayer's style. The Last Coyote: Harry attacked his commanding officer and is suspended indefinitely, pending a psychiatric evaluation. At first he resists the LAPD shrink, but finally recognizes that something is troubling him and has for a long time. In 1961, when Harry was twelve, his mother, a prostitute, was brutally murdered with no one ever accused of the crime. Trunk Music: Back on the job after an involuntary leave of absence, LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch is ready for a challenge. But his first case is a little 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.
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First published October 2, 2000
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Michael Connelly
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Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University of Florida. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing — a curriculum in which one of his teachers was novelist Harry Crews.
After graduating in 1980, Connelly worked at newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, primarily specializing in the crime beat. In Fort Lauderdale he wrote about police and crime during the height of the murder and violence wave that rolled over South Florida during the so-called cocaine wars. In 1986, he and two other reporters spent several months interviewing survivors of a major airline crash. They wrote a magazine story on the crash and the survivors which was later short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. The magazine story also moved Connelly into the upper levels of journalism, landing him a job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest papers in the country, and bringing him to the city of which his literary hero, Chandler, had written.
After three years on the crime beat in L.A., Connelly began writing his first novel to feature LAPD Detective Hieronymus Bosch. The novel, The Black Echo, based in part on a true crime that had occurred in Los Angeles, was published in 1992 and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by the Mystery Writers of America. Connelly has followed that up with over 30 more novels.
Over eighty million copies of Connelly’s books have sold worldwide and he has been translated into forty-five foreign languages. He has won the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award, Shamus Award, Dilys Award, Nero Award, Barry Award, Audie Award, Ridley Award, Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), .38 Caliber Award (France), Grand Prix Award (France), Premio Bancarella Award (Italy), and the Pepe Carvalho award (Spain) .
Michael was the President of the Mystery Writers of America organization in 2003 and 2004. In addition to his literary work, Michael is one of the producers and writers of the TV show, “Bosch,” which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Michael lives with his family in Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida.
Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University of Florida. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing — a curriculum in which one of his teachers was novelist Harry Crews.
After graduating in 1980, Connelly worked at newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, primarily specializing in the crime beat. In Fort Lauderdale he wrote about police and crime during the height of the murder and violence wave that rolled over South Florida during the so-called cocaine wars. In 1986, he and two other reporters spent several months interviewing survivors of a major airline crash. They wrote a magazine story on the crash and the survivors which was later short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. The magazine story also moved Connelly into the upper levels of journalism, landing him a job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest papers in the country, and bringing him to the city of which his literary hero, Chandler, had written.
After three years on the crime beat in L.A., Connelly began writing his first novel to feature LAPD Detective Hieronymus Bosch. The novel, The Black Echo, based in part on a true crime that had occurred in Los Angeles, was published in 1992 and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by the Mystery Writers of America. Connelly has followed that up with over 30 more novels.
Over eighty million copies of Connelly’s books have sold worldwide and he has been translated into forty-five foreign languages. He has won the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award, Shamus Award, Dilys Award, Nero Award, Barry Award, Audie Award, Ridley Award, Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), .38 Caliber Award (France), Grand Prix Award (France), Premio Bancarella Award (Italy), and the Pepe Carvalho award (Spain) .
Michael was the President of the Mystery Writers of America organization in 2003 and 2004. In addition to his literary work, Michael is one of the producers and writers of the TV show, “Bosch,” which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Michael lives with his family in Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida.
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June 23, 2016
I recently read Michael Connelly’s entire catalog, chronologically from Bosch to Haller to the various “Harry Bosch Universe” satellites (whatever the hell that means). On a whole Connelly’s body of work is excellent. His plots are well thought out, his dialogue fits, and his characters are believable – although the best character of them all is the City of Los Angeles and its quirky nuances, restaurants, neighborhoods, and geographic coolness. Connelly nails the cop noir, the legal thriller, and every genre in between. You would of thought I’d have gotten bored, but it actually sucked when I ran out of books.
October 9, 2018
Took opportunity to circle back and fill in some blanks with this trinity in one volume. Lots of Harry making his own kind of trouble but living through it by a hair. After the earthquake his house ending up in a dumpster, during suspension his couch time counseling, somehow surviving the uncovering of who was involved in his mother's death like a blind bull as the body count increases... and many other struggles and victories.
August 19, 2012
Always love the Harry Bosch series. I'm reading them in order. Enjoy seeing the character develop and the writer mature.
April 17, 2013
I love the Harry Bosch novels. He is a real flawed person with real personal trials.
March 2, 2024
Enjoyable! Many twists and turns that defy my predictions.
July 27, 2021
More excellent stories from The Master. If there’s ever been a better story teller in the genre, I’m not aware.
April 19, 2019
I'm a huge fan of the Bosch TV series and picked up this book which has 3 of the Bosch novels (4-6) at Half-Price Books, so unfortunately I began reading them out of order - and I can say for sure that is not a problem, the books are independent of one another. If you love crime drama and the Bosch TV series (all of these stories in 4-6 are reflected in the TV series - some different plot twists but no major issues), you'll love the books too. Of course I'm reading the books out of order but my next book is Bosch novels Volume 1 (1-3) that I also found at Half Price Books (later). Definitely worth your time to read!
September 28, 2013
If you are looking for a good old fashioned detective story look no further. Connelly weaves a good tale and developers a character you love and hate at the same time. Harry is a fine man with a high instinct for justice and a low threshold for angry outbursts. He is not the Travis McGee of my 20's but still an excellent read.
June 1, 2019
Generally, I really enjoy Michael Connelly books. Sometimes, Harry Bosch's bad luck strains credulity, as was definitely the case in the first two of the three novels in this collection. Still enjoyable, still great reads.
July 5, 2019
Each book is like peeling an onion!
The books are so independent yet so interdependent! Connelly has brought Bosch to life with his fabulous story telling. Even though these early books are from the 90’s the topics are still so relevant (unfortunately). Just fantastic reads,
The books are so independent yet so interdependent! Connelly has brought Bosch to life with his fabulous story telling. Even though these early books are from the 90’s the topics are still so relevant (unfortunately). Just fantastic reads,
August 25, 2010
Just as good as the first set. A must-read if you like police-procedure mysteries.
January 6, 2018
Excellent books. I wish I had not waited so long to continue the Harry Bosch series!
March 5, 2013
I do like the character Bosch!! Enjoyed these books nice twists some you can see coming then the unexpected! Well worth a read
July 12, 2013
3 great stories - I enjoyed going back in time with Harry and filling in more gaps in his life and works.
November 7, 2022
the book is actually amazing.
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March 11, 2013
Harry Bosch is my all time favorite detective. He leaves everyone else in the dust.
April 30, 2020
The Last Coyote is No. 4 in the Harry Bosch series, and follows pretty much the same theme of all the books in the series. Harry is a hot-head and can't control his anger. In this novel he is searching for his mother's killer, 30-some years after her murder, and reviews how her loss when he was a child affected his life, in many ways. It's a fairly good book, fast-paced, and of course Harry gets into all kinds of predicaments along the way, but it is an easy read.
August 6, 2020
This is a set of 3 books. I watched the Bosch TV series a while back, and I recognize the basic stories, but the details are very different than what I remember. The books are much better than I remember the shows to have been. Like other Bosch books I've read, there are so many twists and turns that when you finally get to the end and find out who actually did it, it's always a surprise. And then another surprise, and another . . .
August 11, 2020
Complex and satisfying
Connelly writes with deep knowledge of the legal system -- from cops through judges and juries. His stories include the darkest of human nature or behavior while Bosch focuses on justice. The twists and turns keep me enthralled and eagerly awaiting his next novel. Keep them coming, please!
Connelly writes with deep knowledge of the legal system -- from cops through judges and juries. His stories include the darkest of human nature or behavior while Bosch focuses on justice. The twists and turns keep me enthralled and eagerly awaiting his next novel. Keep them coming, please!
June 10, 2021
Kinda racist
Angry black protesters are repeatedly referred to as animals with little consideration given to the causes of that anger: white violence against and oppression of black people.
Angry black protesters are repeatedly referred to as animals with little consideration given to the causes of that anger: white violence against and oppression of black people.
June 19, 2021
A Most Excellent Book!
The 5 star rating was an easy choice to make.
My favorite books have always been police/lawyer procedurals, and this book goes to the top of the page.
Mr. Michael Connelly is a wonderful wonderful author!
Thank you, Mr. Connelly, for writing this book!
The 5 star rating was an easy choice to make.
My favorite books have always been police/lawyer procedurals, and this book goes to the top of the page.
Mr. Michael Connelly is a wonderful wonderful author!
Thank you, Mr. Connelly, for writing this book!
November 13, 2017
Only read and rating #5 "Trunk Music" from this collection. Switching to audio for #6 "Angels Flight"
February 25, 2018
great books but rather have one at a time.
March 6, 2018
A suspenseful story, makes for good listening on the road.
March 9, 2018
Another triumph for Michael Connolly
What an engaging detective Noel.. the twists and turns make it hard to put down and you rarely can see what is coming next.
What an engaging detective Noel.. the twists and turns make it hard to put down and you rarely can see what is coming next.
May 9, 2018
I read these as individual books, and they were great fun. Highly recommended.
May 5, 2019
A good read, Angels Flight was my fave, lots of twists and turns.
June 17, 2019
Harry Bosh series the best by Michael Connelly
July 8, 2019
fantastic read on all 3 books. Enjoyed each and every one. Highly recommend.
August 12, 2019
Each of the Bosch books has an exciting element of
surprise. Angels Flight brought out Michael Connelly’s
expertise in surprising the reader.
surprise. Angels Flight brought out Michael Connelly’s
expertise in surprising the reader.
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