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The Drop [Audio Download]

by Michael Connelly (Author), Len Cariou (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 7 hours and 5 minutes
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  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited
  • Audible Release Date: 27 Oct 2011
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00607BQSM
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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Harry Bosch is facing the end of the line. He's been put on the DROP - Deferred Retirement Option Plan - and given three years before his retirement is enforced. Seeing the end of the mission coming, he's anxious for cases. He doesn't have to wait long. First a cold case gets a DNA hit for a rape and murder which points the finger at a 29-year-old convicted rapist who was only eight at the time of the murder. Then a city councilman's son is found dead - fallen or pushed from a hotel window - and he insists on Bosch taking the case despite the two men's history of enmity. The cases are unrelated but they twist around each other like the double helix of a DNA strand. One leads to the discovery of a killer operating in the city for as many as three decades; the other to a deep political conspiracy that reached back into the dark history of the police department.

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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By D. P. Mankin TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As ever Michael Connelly pulls out a tremendous page turner of a story. The novel rattles along and as ever there are a couple of twists and turns. But what struck me most about this latest story is the way in which a sense of melancholia underpins the narrative. This is not a spoiler alert. The ending is rather downbeat but this is consistent with the way in which Harry Bosch reflects on his role as a detective and a father. This is a man trying to come to terms with his own mortality (finding time to be a better father) and the extent to which he can still reconcile his own values, his personal integrity, with the values of the LAPD. As I closed the book it struck me that this could very well be the final HB novel - and there's even a hint that the baton may be passed onto the next generation in the very near future. Maybe I'm wrong but ultimately there's only so much mileage in any character. I hope I'm wrong but if not so be it.

April 2012 I'm pleased to read that I was wrong and a new HB novel, The Black Box, is due out later this year
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By johnverp TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
Detective Bosch is back and investigates two crimes in Connelly's latest novel : the first involves a cold case sexual crime and the second the recent apparent suicide of an influential politician's son.

This is a great novel with strong investigative elements and just the right amount of often unsavoury politics at many levels.

One of the beauties of this Connelly novel is the absence of nonsense - there are no Batmobiles and Bosch is not Superman. The story is well-written and well-constructed, with plausible scenarios throughout as Bosch identifies clue after clue in each case. Connelly does exceptionally well in keeping us interested and guessing.

I really do like Bosch as a character but, at some point, he is going to have to spend a little more time with his daughter and in developing relationships!

I am not sure the ending is how I would have liked it, but that's about the only "blemish" I could find, and blemish is probably too strong a word. Happily too, no Kindle typo or formatting problems here.

In short, another great Connelly/Bosch novel. 9/10
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Connelly on top form 23 Feb 2012
By J. H. Bretts TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition
Without a doubt this is one of the strongest of the Harry Bosch books: dark, moving,thoughtful, full of twists and turns. It has got a great story - two of them in fact because Harry is juggling two very different cases - and a host of intriguing characters - Kiz Ryder, Irv Irving, David Chu from previous novels and new ones like Hannah Stone. Also, Connelly writes in a clipped,no nonsense, but evocative style that propels the narrative forward at a tearing pace. When Michael Connelly is at his best no one can beat him. Highly recommended.
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Connelly's books get better and better
This book is back to Harry Bosch. As usual I couldn't put it down. Gripping, entertaining with twists and turns. Can't wait for the next one.
Published 2 days ago by Sue
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A Great read
This is Connelly at his best. An excellent plot, a well thought out and intellegent novel. Connelly remains one of the most consistently good crime writers.
Published 18 days ago by Vertigo
The Drop
I always enjoy reading & among authors I buy Michael Connelly books. I'm older so don't remember this storyline as bought it a while ago, but I'm sure I enjoyed it per usual.
Published 3 months ago by Virginia Lynes-lumsden
At his best
As always Mr Connelly provides another great page turner. Great read can't wait for his next book! Would live to see a film version.
Published 3 months ago by DM
Great gift.
Specifically requested Christmas present for someone who reads a lot of this author's books and rarely asks for a present. Recepient pleased with the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by skype123
Michael Connelly does it again
Another page turner from Michael Connelly, keeps you guessing to the end. Well written as always - can't ask for more, but will Harry continue?
Published 4 months ago by Pat
Excellent book
The book was excellent and the service from amazon UK, was, as always SUPERB. Michael Vonnolly is a great writer and
Once again he has lived up to our expectations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Britgirl
A worthy entry in the series, but still lacks the earlier magic.
Having read all of Michael Connelly's back catalogue I, like many other reviewers, am often suprised at the variation in quality of his work. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cricketer427
Ghost Writer
I have read all of Connelly's books and I now conclude that there are either two very distinct styles - one exceptional and one sloppy rubbish - or two writers. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wild
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