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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: Just finished reading Michael Connelly's "The Black Echo". Being able to sit down and read the last 100 or so pages today made getting snowed in worthwhile. Another in a growing line of excellent efforts by this author, and just what I needed after the last (dismal) book I read ("Southern Cross" by Patricia Cornwell). Unlike that book, this one had an interesting, grab-you-by-the-throat-and-never-let-you-go story line; believable, well-defined characters; and an ending that wasn't telegraphed chapters before it came. This was a thoroughly enjoyable reading experience. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the murder mystery/police investigation genre.
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Summary: A Gripping Yarn
Review: This was Michael Connelly's first novel (of 6 to date) featuring LAPD detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch. Matters begin innocuously enough when Bosch discovers that a dead body found in a drainage pipe is a one-time Vietnam comrade of his named William Meadows. It appears to be a simple drug overdose, but Bosch suspects foul play, and when he determines he is right, he is plunged into an investigation that develops into far more than a single murder case.The "iceberg" plot where a complex scheme is only gradually exposed is a crime fiction standard. Connelly is, even in his first novel, a master at this type of plot-line. His characters are three-dimensional and interesting, especially Bosch and his uneasy ally, FBI agent Eleanor Wish. Best of all, Connelly knows his territory--a former Los Angeles Times reporter, he knows LA and the LAPD (I suspect he still has sources in the department). The Black Echo is a superb novel.
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Summary: Unrelentless but too entangled
Review: An interesting complex case, though in my opinion the author approach to unfold it was too complex to follow, and at one point I got lost and have to read previous chapters again A pity he unveiled all the layers of the mistery in the last pages, it would have been most interesting a slow motion resolution step by step. Did not convince me at all.
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Summary: AWESOME POLICE PROCEDURAL, CONNELLY IS THE NEW MASTER
Review: The first book I read by Mr. Connelly was his departure from the Bosch series, "The Poet" and I knew I had to read the rest. I have read every single other Bosch novel and finally went back to the beginning and read this. I should have started with this one, its just as good if not better than the series and Bosch is a fully-fleshed out character who you can always cheer for. This book is also interesting because of its attention to detail and the police procedure as well as the first meeting of Harry and Agent Eleanor Wish, his mysterious future love. Connelly has become my favorite author and his books are a pleasure to read. Just make sure you start with this one and work your way down, it does make a difference!
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Summary: BEST DEBUT BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!!
Review: Although this is Michael Connelly's first book, my only regret is that I did not read it first. Connelly does a superb job of fully developing his characters and plot. Don't make the same mistake I did. Read this one first then the others in sequentially published order--you will greatly enjoy his Harry Bosch series, if read this way. I can't wait for Connelly's latest VOID MOON (coming soon to bookstores near you.)
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Summary: The perfect mystery
Review: Michael Connelly seems to be a modern and more down to earth re-incarnation of Agatha Christie. His plots are very well constructed, and he always manages to give the story a new twist, even after you think "that was it". And his characters are developped very realistically and each of them a psychological study in itself. They are all characters that could live next door. The action is never a cheap appeal to primitive instincts but a result of a breath-taking plot and credible characters. A great novel!
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Summary: Excellent Debut
Review: Black Echo was the first book I read by Michael Connelly, and after finishing it, I went out and bought all his others. I loved the character of Harry Bosch as a rebel type cop. The crime was interesting and Bosch attempting to solve it held my attention for the whole book. I loved the descriptions of Los Angeles, and the tight way Connelly writes. To sum it up, excellent!
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Summary: Better than the last Wambaugh books...
Review: With cop novels based in Los Angeles you immediately compare to Joseph Wambaugh. It seems as though the material for cop novels is wearing thin, how many ways can you kill people? Though the plot seemed a bit much, the book was a nice read. The writing flowed, the main characters were well developed. A worthy book if you like this sort of story.
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Summary: What a great author.
Review: I'm a long time fan of Connelly and not one of his books did I dislike. My favorite was 'The Poet' and 'Trunk Music was right behind it. 'Black Echo' has a great plot, characters, and superb ending. The only thing I've read better in mystery-conspiracy thrillers is Steiger's 'Alien Rapture.'
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Summary: I liked this book
Review: This book was well-written. The main character is a rebel from the rest of the crowd but ends up getting the job done. I especially liked the descriptiveness and tough personalities introduced.
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