Analysis The Crossing: by Michael Connelly

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The Crossing: by Michael Connelly | Summary & Analysis

This is a Summary & Analysis. Michael Connelly, continues the Hieronymus Bosch series as the titular character transitions from life as a police detective to life in the private sector. Presenting a view of the police from one who has been among their number and finds himself unhappily and uneasily outside it, the novel is sure to please Connelly’s long-time readers, even as it welcomes new ones into the series. The novel offers readers a thrilling, engaging tale of a man coming to terms with a new life and reassessing the one left behind. It points up problems that have yet to be addressed, as well, and in so doing does what the best literatures do: expose the flaws in human nature and offer hope that they can be addressed.

Connelly follows Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch as, several months into a forced retirement, he is brought into the work of his half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller. Despite the antipathy between his former profession and Haller’s, Bosch finds himself doggedly working to uncover the truth behind the killing of Alexandra Parks, a killing Haller’s client stands ultimately wrongly accused of committing. That truth exposes ongoing corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department, and Bosch’s efforts manage to put a stop to one iteration of that corruption, exonerating a wrongly accused man and giving Bosch cause to question his former professional pursuits.

This companion includes the following:
• Book Review
• Story Setting Analysis
• Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel
• Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
• Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs
• Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
• And Much More!

This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

Genres: Fiction, Audiobook

71 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2015

Reviews

[Ruth McFadden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoy all of the Bosch series but this was the best one in my opinion. Couldn't put it down.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so enjoy reading about Harry Bosch and all his little quicky ways he does investigations! I wish someone would have done this type of investigation into Stevie's case but no, the cops did nothing at the Chula Vista PD. Justice hopefully will be served like you will find out if it was served for Foster.

[Gail Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Interesting characters, fast-paced but not hard to keep up with....I enjoyed this book!

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Double entendre to this book - Bosch crosses over to work for Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, so now instead of putting criminals away, he's helping to defend them - to everyone's chagrin, including both Bosch and his daughter Maddie who is living with him but about to go away to college. Another "crossing" in this book is the nexus of where a victim meets her killer, which is difficult to find because people keep getting killed. Mickey Haller is convinced his client is innocent, but he has little to go on and needs Bosch to build a case; Bosch wants to find the real killer and doesn't care much about the court case outcome. There was a bit too much police procedure in this one, but Connelly prides himself on it.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one! I actually started out reading Connelly with the Renee Ballard Series and thought those were fantastic! I was first introduced to Harry Bosch RB #3 & 3. Enjoying those so much, I jumped into the Mickey Haller Series and loved those too, and again, meeting up with Harry Bosch. So figured I should get into Harry Bosch!! I am hooked on the Harry Bosch Universe, for sure and I thoroughly loved the Crossing!

[Mary Monks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great crime novel from this brilliant writer!
Harry Bosch has retired from the force, but his half-brother (a defence attorney) talks him into coming to work for him. It goes against everything Harry believes in, but he reluctantly agrees!
His old colleagues question what he's doing, but Harry get involved and realises there is more to this case than at first appeared. It all becomes very interesting when the killer he's been tracking, appears to be now tracking him!!!

[Barbara Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one of Connelly's masterfully told stories of the life of a detective in the city of angels. Connelly's words bring the reader into the cynical mind of Harry Bosch who always keeps his focus on finding the truth. Connelly is one of, if not the greatest crime storyteller ever.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay audiobook

[Rhonda Ritchie-Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, a good Bosch and Hammer mystery. Michael Connelly only writes good books.

[Patrick Riley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting plot, Bosch always interesting. Good escape reading.

[Dan Forret · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book very much. Read it in a day & 1/2

[Lynn Hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent book from this crime thriller series. An easy read but his books are always entertaining.

[Linda Flatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say,,,,I love the Harry Bosch novels!

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book

[Diane Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly anamaing










Amazing author makes you feel like it's real.

[Patricia Bethel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. I had a hard time putting it down. Going to read more books by Michael Connelly.

[Karen]

Another great read, Bosch contiues

[Connie Becerra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good Bosch novel.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the book not the summary and analysis. Confused why this came up instead of the book.

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most fun I’ve read from Connelly. I love his books but this one had a clear line and really went into the process of investigation.
Yep it took 24 hours to read.

[Charleekae · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't remember much of this book because it has been a while since I have read this so I can't leave much of a review. However from what I do remember was that I had really enjoyed this.

[Marc Osetec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story with multiple twists!

[Ken Fargey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent - great reading!

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just another typical Harry Bosch tale. And I love em! Very easy to follow and difficult to put down. Harry is now retired from the LAPD (not his idea) and he crosses over to the other side to defend someone who was framed for murder. The bad guys were actually city cops, gone bad. Harry's persistence and investigating skills save the day. I did not actually read the Summary and Analysis but I did read the book!

[Dan Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bosch and Haller make a great team.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific read. Good up-to-date crime novel with a complex but easy to follow plot. Featured both Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller. What's not to like?

[Barb]

It was interesting especially since Boesch is no longer working as a cop. I enjoyed the character but was a little disappointed about how his half brother was portrayed.

[Paula Boone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the series!

[Vinay Karthik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book with a page turner suspense!

[Robert Lariviere · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was one of the best in a very good series written by the Author.