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Michael Connelly (Author)
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Publication Date: 11 Jun 2009

When the bones of a boy are found scattered in the Hollywood Hills, Harry Bosch is drawn into a case that brings up dark memories from his past.

Unearthing hidden stories, he finds the child's identity and reconstructs his fractured life, determined that he won't be forgotten. At the same time, a new love affair with a female cop begins to blossom - until a stunningly blown mission leaves him in more trouble than ever before. The investigation races to a shocking conclusion and leaves Bosch on the brink of an unimaginable decision...

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (11 Jun 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1409116824
  • ISBN-13: 978-1409116820
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.7 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 37,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Michael Connelly's world-weary cop Harry Bosch gets another outing in City of Bones, torn apart by having to investigate the long-ago killing of a much abused boy and by his doomed affair with a much younger woman cop. This is not the best or the most ingenious, but is the gloomiest and perhaps most thoughful, of Connelly's thrillers about Bosch, thrillers which take the assumptions of the police procedural and makes them part of the creation of a mood in which to investigate is to struggle with the tragic forces in life. Connelly is especially good on the more positive aspects of canteen culture, that real desire to protect the innocent and serve society that Bosch calls "the blue religion"; when, as here, a paedophile witness is outed to the press or a suspect shot in dubious circumstances, it is not just good standards of policework, but something more important that is being betrayed. If City of Bonesturns out to be the last of Connelly's books about Bosch, or the last in which he is controlled and constrained in his mission of justice by his role as a police officer, it will not be a dying fall to one of the more impressive thriller series of our time. --Roz Kaveney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Give a dog a bone and a whole can of worms opens up. This is the start of the 7th great Detective Harry Bosch novel, set in LA but far from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. When a dog returns to its master with a humerus in its mouth it opens up a horrific case of child abuse from twenty years previously. For the next two weeks Bosch and his partner try to bring closure and after identifying the skeleton the answer seems simple. Too simple... Digging back into the neighbourhood's past unearths secrets that could and do destroy lives and careers, bringing back memories for Bosch that he would rather forget. Award-winning crime writer Michael Connelly carries the plot back and forth, intertwining it with Bosch's bolshiness in the face of authority. Love interest arises only to confound both the case and Bosch with the complexity of its relationship. A page-turning, fast-moving pacy crime story - forget about doing anything else till the last page is turned and Bosch reaches a crossroads in his life. - Lucy Watson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Bosch is back 10 April 2002
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Still recovering from the events of "A Darkness More than Night", LA detective Harry Bosch is confronted with a nightmare. The partial skeleton of a child is discovered on a hillside. A forensic anthropologist is called in and his examination of the remains reveals a harrowing tale of prolonged abuse. Harry swears he will catch the culprit, and once again enters the darkest recesses of human cruelty.
Based on a real murder (in which the perpetrator was successfully prosecuted, thank God!) this is yet another brilliant work from Connelly. Bosch is a wonderfully crafted protagonist, and as usual the writing is first rate. The description of injuries given by the anthropologist is disturbing reading, all the more so considering that it is based in fact, yet the subject is treated sensitively and in no way appears voyeuristic. The rest of the story (I won't give it away!) flows beatifully.
Connelly is a fine author and this book would grace any crime fan's collection. Thoroughly recommended.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Melancholic, yet gripping 21 Jan 2003
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I'd recently been introduced to Harry Bosch, the LA detective featured, by my father. This was only the second novel, with him as lead, that I'd read. It's well plotted, with several wrong turns, and "you think you know who done it and you're wrong" twists....and you really care for this flawed character, who suffers a loss midway, and suffers for his compulsion at the end. It's not a perfectly happy ending, nor should it be, yet it's uplifting enough that he kinda catches who did it, and why, against the odds. But only after he's paid a meaningufl price for what he's learnt. Characters, even the incidental ones are carefully drawn, and the dialogue is compelling, and not cliched. Well worth a few pounds, and a few hours of your time.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Haunting. 31 July 2003
By Dave Lunn
Format:Paperback
It's not the most violent,action packed harry Bosch story but it's interesting and the more the case unravels, the more you feel sorry for our hero. The bones found belong to a 12 year old boy that's been missing some 25 years. The more Bosch finds out the more 'haunting' the case becomes. There's a couple of stereotypical sub plots(conflict with bosses, troubled romance) but these just keep the story ticking along. I enjoyed it and it was a little different in it's approach.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Plot is a bit thin 20 Aug 2010
By Ajoneill
Format:Paperback
I've now read over half off the Michael Connelly books and this is the first time I've been motivated to say anything negative. I've thoroughly enjoyed each read but I found elements of this particular plot hard to comprehend. The narrative was very good (as is the norm) but some areas left huge gaping holes and I felt certain decisions were not sufficiently explained to the reader. Based on my previous Connelly reads, this is extremely uncharacteristic. However, that said, this will not deter me from continuing to read the rest of his books which are generally excellent.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent character-driven murder mystery 23 July 2008
By OEJ TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This is the eleventh Connelly novel and the seventh full-on Bosch episode, on this occasion a relatively simple story that is completely driven by the examinations into the mind and soul of the lead character. LAPD Detective Harry Bosch and his partner Detective Jerry Edgar find themselves involved in a search for whoever was responsible for the murder of a 12-year-old boy some twenty years earlier, after a single bone is found by a dog. The synopsis therefore is straightforward: identify the victim, track down family and anyone else who knew him, come up with a suspect and close the case. But within and throughout this investigation it is the state of mind of Harry Bosch that is so wonderful to read; his frowned-upon love-affair with a rookie cop, and for the reader a study of his mission in life and what makes him tick. With every Bosch story we get to see inside his mind that little bit more each time and I for one never tire of it. I could read these books permanently and find no need for any other source of written material. No, it may not be the best in the series but then the standard is very high across the portfolio.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars fast paced, engaging police procedural 30 Jan 2003
By Silver Springer
Format:Paperback
I have heard lots of good comments about the Harry Bosch novels and I was not disappointed with this seventh book of the series. Bosch is a hard boiled homocide detective in the Hollywood division of the LAPD who gets a call that a dog has discovered a human bone. The investigation uncovers a 20 year old murder of a 12 year-old boy who was the victim of child abuse. As the case proceeds, Bosch meets and becomes involved with a rookie cop named Julia Brasher, who has an idealistic view of police work.

Some information leaks and false clues initially sidetrack the investigation but slowly the victim is identified and his short and tortured life revealed. Connelly draws his characters with fine strokes and his development of the details of the police procedures which are key to solving cases was really fascinating to me. Understanding the murder book, how warrants were drawn up and served, and details behind the forensic investigation added to my enjoyment of the story.

False directions provide intrigue but I was a little disappointed with the unsatisfying way the murderer was revealed and dealt with.

All in all though, a fast paced (I read it in one 24 hour period), and very enjoyable read.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
A great tale with twists and turns 'til the end. Michael Connelly always produces the most professional work and, as always, it was difficult to put the book down.
Published 22 days ago by DGT
3.0 out of 5 stars a slightly disappointing conclusion!
OK - although I did enjoy this book it was not as good as normal Connelly plots - a slightly disappointing conclusion!
Published 26 days ago by Mr Robert Clark
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Nothing can beat a good Michael Connelly book I have just started reading some of his and not disappointed. Good read
Published 1 month ago by mr darcy
5.0 out of 5 stars Another cracking Connelly book
I haven't read one Michael Connelly book yet that I can write a bad review about - unlike Stephen King who has disappointed me a few times since his 'time-out'. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Hone
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the USA`s best crime writers
Excellent author, this novel as good as all the rest. Definitely worth a read. Real depth to the detective Bosch.
Published 2 months ago by Stuart R. Henderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to pick the bones out of this one!
I quite enjoyed this Connelly and Harry Bosch is good value as ever but not his best.Will try another one.
Published 2 months ago by Mr STEWART JOHNSON
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book
Another great write by Michael Connelly. To date my favorite one from the Harry Bosch series. Its a must read, nothing less than suspense, twists and entirely credible.
Published 2 months ago by Elaine Sexton
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
As a fan of Conelly's Harry Bosh series I can honestly say that I have read all of them now. But City of Bones is definitely one of the darkest tales in the series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Top form connelly
This is the best book so far. Plenty of twists , multiple suspects, keeping you guessing. Classic Connelly ant the ending is an absolute bombshell
Published 3 months ago by R R TAYLOR
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
Good book although it was quite predictable in the end. Harry is a great character and l hope there are more to come.
Published 3 months ago by Fred G
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