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The Black Box

Harry Bosch, Book 16

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The Black Box

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Michael McConnohie
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In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved.

Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.

Riveting and relentlessly paced, The Black Box leads Harry Bosch, "one of the greats of crime fiction" (New York Daily News), into one of his most fraught and perilous cases.

©2012 Michael Connelly (P)2012 Hachette Audio Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Detective Exciting Scary Murder

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Black Box to be better than the print version?

No because: The poor performance of the reader really detracts from the whole exprience.

What did you like best about this story?

I'm reviewing after only listening for 2hrs, so I can't say what I like best. But I felt I had to comment on how boring the reader is.

What didn’t you like about Michael McConnohie’s performance?

He sounds almost mechanical.

Any additional comments?

I might finish listening but right now I'm really tempted to invest in the ebook as well and enjoy "Harry Bosch" that way because at this juncture I'm too distracted by the change in readers. Harry had a voice and it's not Mr Connohie!

Reader ruins the book!

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Not enough character development not really too much of Harry Bosch the narrator made it worse. Not one of the better works.

DECENT BUT...

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I am a huge fan of the Bosh series. This book was hard to focus on and had to keep skipping back to grasp everything. It is nothing against Michael M., but used to Len's reading. The story opened a few topics that ended abruptly it felt a little off. I'm not sure if the next book or another will revisit these topics and characters. A lot of information was crammed into this book but it didn't feel the same.

gap filler

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I generally do not leave reviews, but I felt compelled to leave one on this book in hopes that it helps someone.
The story was good, and the reader was HORRENDOUS. I struggled to finish the book because of the reader.

Narrator ruins the experience

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After a few good books in this series, The Black Box was great. The Bosch series is back on track. The narrator wasn't as good as the previous books, but still a great listen.

Harry is Back!

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One of the best Bosch's in a while. Having had numerous story's flogging Bosch to death with high maintenance insecure women it was great to be back to a story that focused on investigation instead of story lines straight out of 'Twilight'.

The books had began to lose the 'Police' and 'Procedural' out of Police Procedural. Having finally punted the women to the curb Bosch has been freed to get on with what matters, solving crime.

There's probably better Bosch's I've read, but having the lone wolf back raises the series again. Nice one Connelly.

Harry Bosch is Finally Back

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I almost didn't get this title because of negative reviews about the reader. Look, if your expectations are similar to Jack Webb in Dragnet you will find McConnohie a ham! If you expect Len Cariou (my favorite Bosch), you will find the reader a little flat but not without expression and clarity. I'm glad I didn't miss this one.

Ah. Come on.

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Where does The Black Box rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top half and I have red a lot if books

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No. It was an average story. I did not feel the drama in this book that I have in his past books.

Which scene was your favorite?

Probably the birthday scene. The author nailed the daughter perfectly

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes the interaction between Bosch and his daughter. I thought those were spot on

Any additional comments?

Bosch walked on eggshells with his boss. Not what I thought he would do

Another Bosch Winner

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I look forward to each new installment of the Harry Bosch books, and I am almost never disappointed with the results. They are great mysteries with real life type characters, problems, and solutions. I don't think a series of mystery books gets better than those about Harry Bosch.

Another Great Harry Bosch Story

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well written. Suspenseful and action-filled. I enjoy the seems as Michael continues to unravel the Twist and Turn surrounding the murders. the author's Cadence at times was slow, but overall very well done.

A good listen!

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