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The Closers
DetectiveHarry Bosch #11

by Michael Connelly



      During his retirement, Harry Bosh had a hip problem. The lack of the cold metal weight on his hip is one reason Harry Bosch comes out of retirement. He returns with a former partner to the LAPD as Closers. Closers solve cold cases. Harry's first file is a high school girl left dead on a hill near her home. These many years later, her parents and her friends continue to suffer. Once Harry meets the mother caught up in time, still living around her daughter's untouched bedroom and a successful father who's lost his way in order to be found, Harry feels a deep desire to solve the case, bring the murderer to justice and find peace for her friends and loved ones. Harry chases various leads, one pretty big. Big enough to put on tattoos and go undercover.

       Harry Bosch is a strong character. Despite the career moves, his personality remains the same - sharp and tenacious. Harry seems a little more grounded when on the PD, but I thought the series was a little more exciting during his retirement.

    The planning is methodical; the chase suspenseful; the conclusion an interesting choice. The storyline is continual, which keeps the reader engaged as Harry moves from one outcome to another. Connelly knows how to deliver human nature, suspense and challenges to his readers.

Reviews of other titles in this series

The Last Coyote, Trunk Music,
Angels Flight, # 4, 5, 6
(Harry Bosch Vol 2)

[book]

A Darkness More Than Night, # 7 [book]  [audio]
City of Bones, # 8 [book]
Lost Light, # 9 [book]  [audio]
The Narrows, # 10 [book]  [audio]
The Closers, # 11   [book]  [audio]
Echo Park, # 12   [book] [audio]
The Overlook, # 13   [book] [audio]
The Brass Verdict, # 14
Bosch/Haller
[audio ]
9 Dragons, # 15 
[audio]
The Reversal, # 16
Bosch/Haller
[book] [audio]
The Drop, # 17 [book]
Murder and all That Jazz
-Bosch Short Story

[book]

The Black Box # 18 [audio]
Angle of Investigation [audio]
The Burning Room # 19 [book 1] [book 2] [audio]
The Crossing
Bosch #20/Haller #6
[audio]
The Wrong Side of Goodbye [audio]

 

The Book

Time Warner Audio Books
May 16, 2005
Audio book - unabridged - 10 CDs / 12 Hrs.
1594830207
Suspense
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The Reviewer

Brenda Weeaks
Reviewed 2005
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