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In A Darkness More than Night, Michael Connelly brings together in a clash of values Terry McCaleb, the semi-retired profiler of Blood Work and Harry Bosch, the burned-out LAPD veteran who most recently appeared in Angels Flight. McCaleb is called in unofficially when someone hog-ties acquitted rapist and murderer Gunn and leaves him to strangle himself, and he soon finds everything from the way Gunn died to the plastic owl left watching the corpse pointing him solidly in one direction. Meanwhile Bosch is orchestrating a high-profile case against a Hollywood producer with a taste for strangling his mistresses and a security adviser whose dislike of Bosch goes back a very long way... This is an ingenious thriller which is also a powerful parable about justice and just how far it is possible to go in pursuit of it; Connelly is as intelligent about human motivation and the misunderstandings that destroy friendship as he is about forensics, art history and the mechanics of prosecution. By bringing together two series characters, he ensures that we care passionately about the outcome of his puzzle and his argument; we have a lot invested in who is right, and who is innocent. --Roz Kaveney
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'Lots of authentic police procedure, and Michael Beck's pace and varied characterisation, add to the enjoyment' (Christina Hardyment THE INDEPENDENT )
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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This is a celebration of Connelly's work so far. He has managed to tie in characters from all his other books. Terry McCaleb from Blood Work, Harry Bosch, the protagonist of 6 other books and Jack McEvoy from The Poet. He makes mention of the incident from which he was serving a suspension in The Last Coyote. Not only that, the assistant prosecuting attorney in the ongoing court case makes a reappearance after being introduced in Angel's Flight. Just for fun, see if you can spot the passing reference to a character in Connelly's other stand alone book, Void Moon.
On top of everything else, Michael Connelly delivers yet another powerful thriller, combining McCaleb's profiling skills with the dark figure of Harry Bosch. Two stories are intertwined as Bosch is involved with a high profile court case, and McCaleb investigates a murder. I feel we're treated to the best of all worlds through the combination of all of Connelly's main protagonists.
If you're a dyed-in-the-wool Michael Connelly fan, this book will bring back fond memories of his previous works. If it's the first Michael Connelly book you've read, I think you'll find your curiosity sufficiently aroused to go back and read the earlier stuff.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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How cleverly Michael Connelly has brought together his 2 most memorable heroes - Harry Bosch and Terry McCaleb, in this exciting thriller.
Although the plot is uncovered fairly early on, the tense court-room action and the brilliant characterisation of the central characters make this another 'page-turner' right up until the very end.
I would definitely recommend this book to all fans of Connelly.
Although the plot is uncovered fairly early on, the tense court-room action and the brilliant characterisation of the central characters make this another 'page-turner' right up until the very end.
I would definitely recommend this book to all fans of Connelly.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Michael Connelly brings together Terry McCaleb and Harry Bosch in A Darkness More Than Night and it works really well.
McCaleb, now retired on a small island with his wife and family, still finds it difficult to leave his FBI profilign days behind and becomes embroiled in a murder case in which Detective Harry Bosch of the LAPD quickly becomes a prime suspect. Hard though this is to believe for McCaleb, the evidence begins to mount up, and McCaleb and Sheriff's Deputy Jaye Winston (another returning character) begin to close in on Bosch.
Bosch, meanwhile, is the chief witness in a high profile murder case against a top Hollywood director. As McCaleb begins to intrude into this, Bosch has to juggle trying to prove his innocence with ensuring that the accused in his own case is put away.
Connelly carries off the coming together of his two chief characters well, making their mutual respect obvious whilst keeping them detached enough that their is friction there. As well as McCaleb and Bosch there is also a cameo for Jack McEvoy, a reporter who was the central character in Connelly's The Poet (a brilliant serial killer novel, by the way).
So, A Darkness More Than Night is an intriguing and beguiling read that uses the characters well to draw the reader in. However, it suffers from two serious problems that cost it the fifth star: the circumstances in which Bosch becomes a suspect are horribly contrived and unbelievable, and the twists are not as huge as you would hope. It can be fairly predictable, but nonetheless entertaining, stuff.
Naturally, if you love Connelly's work, this is a must.
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A rattling good yarn!
This was one of the very best Michael Connellys, I've ever read - and I'm a big fan of his books. Like so much of this kind of fiction, the plot is far fetched, but of course... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bob
A Darkness More Than Night
This is another good book by Michael Connelly. I am slowly working my way through his books. It gets you hooked from the start which is really good.
Published 5 months ago by Karen Gooderham
The Best of the Best
I have now read all but two of Michael Connelly's books and this one tops the list for me. It brings together Harry Bosch and Terry McCaleb in a fascinating story of two... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. R. Jacubs
A Darkness More Than Night
Here we get two for the price of one- Ex FBI profiler now retired Terry McCaleb and detective Harry Bosch. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Romy W
a darkness more than night
Bosch has the tables turned on him in this book and he is actually suspected of murder. works well. dont miss it
Published 12 months ago by Gordi
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Published 16 months ago by denx
Essentail read for Michael Connelly fans
I love the Harry Bosch books, and this book is another gem to add to the collection. It's easy to get hooked on the character and make you want more of the same.
Published 19 months ago by Jolly Olly
A very slow start
If you are reading the Bosch series in order, be aware that he does not make an entrance for quite some time. I don't think it's just this that gives it a slow fuse though. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Squizzle
Bosch and McCaleb - a deadly combination
The story has been outlined by many, but I would like to add the view that having read the majority of Michael Connelly's output this ranks very highly indeed. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Jonathan Clark
EXQUISITE, POWERFUL THRILLER
Michael Connelly's thrillers are consistently good. Whereas other successful commercial authors often seem to deteriorate over the years, "A Darkness More Than Night" is as good... Read more
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