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The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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An LAPD homicide detective must choose between justice and vengeance as he teams up with the FBI in the first novel of the "thrilling" Harry Bosch series (New York Times Book Review).

For maverick LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch, the body in the drainpipe at Mulholland Dam is more than another anonymous statistic. This one is personal...because the murdered man was a fellow Vietnam "tunnel rat" who had fought side by side with him in a hellish underground war. Now Bosch is about to relive the horror of Nam. From a dangerous maze of blind alleys to a daring criminal heist beneath the city, his survival instincts will once again be tested to their limit. Pitted against enemies inside his own department and forced to make the agonizing choice between justice and vengeance, Bosch goes on the hunt for a killer whose true face will shock him.

Impressed? Ace detective Harry Bosch is also on the case in other exciting Michael Connelly crime-fiction novels.©1992 by Michael Connelly. (P)1992 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Crime Detective Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scary

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After watching the "Bosch" series on Amazon Prime, my husband requested we listen to this first Bosch audio book during a recent road trip. Even though this is my 2nd time through the series, this story was as enjoyable as my first listen. This time around I got to spend some time appreciating the excellent writing style of Michael Connelly. This author is among my list of top tier suspense writers of all time. His method of character development is through more action and dialog than back-story. A page does not go by where Bosch's character isn't being fleshed out through the small details of life. Connelly proves that attention to detail matters when writing a great series. Listen to the story -- you will see what I mean.

In my mind, Dick Hill's voice is Bosch. I am enjoying these first books with his voice.

My 2nd Time Through the Series

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This was a great book...Connelly created Harry with this story and whats amazing is, his first Harry book is as good as his last. There are a couple silly parts, for example, at one time Harry catches 2 detectives following him and he handcuffs them to a tree. Other than that its a great listen. Dick Hill is amazing as the narrator as well.

Very entertaining!!

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Another good Harry Bosh novel. It is well written and flows. If you are a Harry Bosh fan, you will like this one.

Connelly at his best

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What made the experience of listening to The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1 the most enjoyable?

This book really captured my interest in the Bosch series. Connelly put the words "twists and turns" to good use in this one.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1?

Enjoyed the entire book, no particular moment or scene.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hill’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think that Dick Hill is the voice of Harry Bosch. I enjoy the energy that Hill puts into his performances, his various voices and the introduction of sounds to make the story more realistic to the listener.

Very Entertaining, Intriguing and Complex

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if Connelly writes it and Harry Bosch is in it it is good. Nuff said.

Connelly and Bosch a great team

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If you could sum up The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1 in three words, what would they be?

I got hooked on Lee Child's Jack Reacher series probably because of the voice actor, Dick Hill. He is marvelous. If you like Reacher, you're gunna really like Bosch. Also, Amazon has produced a Bosch TV series. Ten episodes. They're great, too. All thumbs up.

Outstanding. (another Lee Child)

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Great read. Suspense. Nice writing with lots of twists and turns. Could not set the book down!

Great Read

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too much use of the f word.............guess that's how cops talk???? but it did have a good story line and kept my attention

keeps your attention

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Great Characters and story, brilliantly read by dick hill. I was amused how many plot lines in tv series came from the book even though it is MANY years prior.

I watched TV series first. This book is why that series is so good!

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The second book in the series. Predictable. Kind of like Law and Order. Maybe exciting in the 1990s, but expect more now. Reader is very good.

Pulp fiction at it's most mediocre.

Flat

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