From Powells.com
"Lost Light is fast and furious, with the murder's implications expanding the investigation far and wide, possibly implicating police corruption, FBI conspiracy, and international terrorism. The twists and turns are never predictable, and are revealed in Connelly's trademark breakneck pace. But Connelly doesn't miss a beat, with plots that are meticulous, dense, and always satisfying....Connelly is one of the best at what he does, and Lost Light is an excellent addition to an exceptionally fine series." Georgie Lewis, Powells.com (read the entire Powells.com review)
Synopses & Reviews
The vision has haunted him for four years--a young woman lying crumpled in death, her hand outstretched in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was taken off the Angella Benton murder case when the production assistant's death was linked with the violent theft of two million dollars from a movie set. Both files were never closed. Now retired from the L.A.P.D., Bosch is determined to find justice for Angella. Without a badge to open doors and strike fear into the guilty, he's on his own. And even in the face of an opponent more powerful and ruthless than any he's ever encountered, Bosch is not backing down.
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"It's never pretty watching Harry edge toward connection with those he loves and then back away, drawn by the pain of others, but it just may be the most compelling train wreck in crime fiction." Bill Ott, Booklist (Starred Review)
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"Connelly has written some wildly entertaining books well worth rereading. Unfortunately...Lost Island isn't one of them....The plot twists are entertaining, but the novel tastes like meatloaf that needs more time in the oven. (Grade: C)" Daniel Fierman, Entertainment Weekly
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"[O]nce Harry picks up his saxophone, figuratively speaking, he returns to well-worn, familiar Connelly territory....Lost Light is B-level Bosch..." Janet Maslin, The New York Times
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"As always, Connelly does many things well....His prose is increasingly lean and muscular, although he offers an occasional homage to his first hero, Raymond Chandler....His plot, so seemingly straightforward, builds to a series of surprises, both in the investigation and in Harry's personal life." Patrick Anderson, The Washington Post
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"Like his creator, [Harry Bosch] never disappoints. In Lost Light, Michael Connelly ventures into new territory by having the taciturn Bosch narrate the story. It takes nerve and skill to tinker with a formula as successful as the Bosch series. Happily, Connelly has plenty of both....Lost Light has all of the ingenious plotting and skillful writing that are Connelly's hallmarks." The Baltimore Sun
About the Author
Michael Connelly is a former journalist and has won every major prize for crime fiction. He lives in Florida.