- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Orion; New Ed edition (15 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752815415
- ISBN-13: 978-0752815411
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A top-notch Harry Bosch novel from the bestselling author of THE LINCOLN LAWYER.
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When a body is found in a hotel room, the press soon pick up on the case: it appears to be the body of a missing LAPD narcotics officer, apparently gone to the bad. The rumours were that he had been selling a new drug called Black Ice that had been infiltrating Los Angeles from Mexico. The LAPD are quick to declare the death as a suicide, but Harry Bosch is not so sure. There are odd, unexplained details from the crime scene which just don't add up. Fighting an attraction to the cop's widow, Bosh starts his own maverick investigation, which soon leads him over the borders, and into a dangerous world of shifting identities and deadly corruption...
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Michael Connelly's second book and - like his first - features Harry Bosch as its central character. Little has changed for Bosch in the eighteen months since the events of "The Black Echo". He's still a jazz-loving loner who's happy to bend the rules, while his taste for coffee, beer and cigarettes remains undiminished.
As the book begins, it's Christmas Day and our hero is at home, alone and on call. Monitoring police / fire / ambulance radio messages on his scanner, he picks up a message regarding an apparent homicide within Hollywood boundaries that is being dealt with directly by RHD. Despite the fact that it's Christmas, Bosch isn't too happy that he wasn't notified first - as he should've been, according to protocol. Arriving uninvited at the scene of the crime, he tries to edge his way into things. At first glance, it's an apparent suicide involving Cal Moore, another cop working out of the Hollywood Division's narcotics unit. Although they worked in the same department, Bosch didn't know Moore that well. They'd only spoken properly once, about a stalled case Bosch was working : the murder of a drugs runner called Jimmy Kapps. Bosch was hoping Moore could give him a few leads - about the drug he was smuggling in from Hawaii, called Ice, and possible rival gangs who may have been responsible for his death. Bosch was aware, however, he'd had a few problems - including a possible showdown with IAD. Bosch's only involvement in the case, however, is informing Moore's widow.
The following day, Bosch's boss - Harvey '98' Pounds - tells him to stop working the Kapps case and to keep away the Moore case. One of Bosch's fellow homicide detectives, Lou Porter, has decided to retire on stress related grounds - though it has been commonly known for some time that Porter had a drinking problem. Pounds has assigned Porter's cases to Bosch in the hope that Bosch will be able to clear at least one of them by New Year's Eve. Things soon become complicated though - Bosch's investigations constantly bring Cal Moore back into the equation. Of Porter's cases, he settles on the murder of an unidentified Mexican, whose corpse has been found dumped beside the kitchen door of a diner. Although it was Porter's case, Cal Moore had found the corpse. Not long afterwards, Bosch is contacted by Moore's former colleagues - Moore had left a file for Bosch's attention, with some information regarding the Kapps case. The information throws up some interesting coincidences - and Bosch doesn't believe in coincidences. Now believing that Moore case isn't a straightforward suicide, he believes that the cases are so tightly connected that in solving one he'll solve them all.
Like Connolly's first book, I found this a very enjoyable story. Although this is the second book to feature Harry Bosch, it's not entirely necessary to have read the books in order. There's nothing in it that'll have any major impact on this story - but I would recommend reading "The Black Echo" first. It will clarify a couple of minor points and cover some parts of Harry's background.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Black Ice has been the fifth book of M.Connelly that I have read. So far, it is his best! The story is gripping, exciting, elaborate, suspensful, and absolutely well thought out.
The tensness is increasing permanently till the end with a finish that is quite surprising. In particular, I liked the way Connelly describes the character of Harry Bosch. You really 'learn' something about him and get some insights into his complex and 'different' personality.
If you like crime novels/police stories than this is for you! Although Connelly's way of writing is different from J.Ellroy or R.Chandler, his novels are absolutely comparable.
My recommendation is, buy the book 'The Harry Bosch Mysteries' where you've got the first three H.Bosch novels in a chronological order (The Black Echo, The Black Ice, The Concrete Blonde). Although it is not essential it is better to start at the beginning due to the fact that some 'small stories' are much easier to understand.
I will continue to read the other books of M.Connelly because he is a great author in a time where you find loads of rubbish in the book shelves. Furthermore, if you are sick of reading the usual 'whodunnit' stuff and prefer stories with twists and tenseness, than BUY IT AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
The tensness is increasing permanently till the end with a finish that is quite surprising. In particular, I liked the way Connelly describes the character of Harry Bosch. You really 'learn' something about him and get some insights into his complex and 'different' personality.
If you like crime novels/police stories than this is for you! Although Connelly's way of writing is different from J.Ellroy or R.Chandler, his novels are absolutely comparable.
My recommendation is, buy the book 'The Harry Bosch Mysteries' where you've got the first three H.Bosch novels in a chronological order (The Black Echo, The Black Ice, The Concrete Blonde). Although it is not essential it is better to start at the beginning due to the fact that some 'small stories' are much easier to understand.
I will continue to read the other books of M.Connelly because he is a great author in a time where you find loads of rubbish in the book shelves. Furthermore, if you are sick of reading the usual 'whodunnit' stuff and prefer stories with twists and tenseness, than BUY IT AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This book with an intriguing title and cover is brilliantly executed and shows the depth of the author's resourceful mind. Michael Connelly's imaginative and knowledge are weaved together to create this fascinating plot, brilliant narrative and fast-paced mystery that takes us into the world of police than we have ever known; ie simple folks like us.
This mystery novel with its enlightening story, easy-to-relate-to characters and breath-taking pace rekindles my once waning interest in mystery/thriller books. It reminds me of Triple Agent Double Cross, which holds the breath of the reader until the very end. Connelly is the type of writer to go for.
This mystery novel with its enlightening story, easy-to-relate-to characters and breath-taking pace rekindles my once waning interest in mystery/thriller books. It reminds me of Triple Agent Double Cross, which holds the breath of the reader until the very end. Connelly is the type of writer to go for.
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Excellent Michael Connelly
Bosch is very human - mixed up, flawed, but good at what he does. Complex but believable plot twists. Quite dark in parts, but not unremmittingly so. An excellent read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MRJABUSH
The Black Ice
I have only read a few books by Michael Connelly and I am enjoying them. I like the character Harry Bosch. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Karen Gooderham
Riveting read
A perfect thriller when you on a plane or a train- a page turner , but watch out- I was so engrossed I missed my stop.
Published 2 months ago by jem le pen
The Black Ice
I usually enjoy Michael Connelly books & think I got this a while ago, but don't remember (I'm older) it, but I'm sure I enjoyed it per usual as a good read.
Published 3 months ago by Virginia Lynes-lumsden
Very good!
I love all Harry Bosch novels. This as always very good and exciting! Listen to it in the car while driving to work and find it very relaxing. Annoyed when get home!
Published 4 months ago by Moser Heidi
Bosch on a dead cop case
The body of a colleague is found in an apparent suicide case - the book wouldn't take long to read if that was all there was to it, so obviously all is not as it might first... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Hennessy
A good read
Another excellent 'Harry Bosch' story, with just the right mix of personal psychology, police procedure, local colour, relationships, action and adventure.
Published 15 months ago by Limehouse_Lil
HARRY BOSCH - COOLEST DETECTIVE BY FAR!
HIERONYMUS 'HARRY' BOSCH IS THE DETECTIVE YOU DO NOT WANT ON YOUR TRAIL. UNORTHODOX, ILL DISCIPLINED, UNCOMMUNICATIVE AND DOWN-RIGHT UNLUCKY AT TIMES, THIS GUY TAKES YOU ON A... Read more
Published 15 months ago by RedAlFire
Great story, I look forward to continuing with Harry Bosch!
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Cal Moore is a Narcotics officer looking at a recent drug killing. However he himself turns into a victim as he is found in a motel room in what looks like a... Read more
Cal Moore is a Narcotics officer looking at a recent drug killing. However he himself turns into a victim as he is found in a motel room in what looks like a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Best Books To Read
Informed by the Author's Accurate Knowledge of Police Work
"The Black Ice," (1993) is the powerful second novel, following on The Black Echo, in Michael Connelly's best-selling Harry Bosch series of mystery novels. Read more
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