Harry attacked his commanding officer and is suspended indefinitely, pending a psychiatric evaluation. At first he resists the LAPD shrink, but finally recognizes that something is troubling him and has for a long time. In 1961, when Harry was twelve, his mother, a prostitute, was brutally murdered with no one ever accused of the crime.
With the spare time a suspension brings, Harry opens up the thirty-year-old file on the case and is irresistibly drawn into a past he has always avoided. It’s clear that the case was fumbled and the smell of a cover-up is unmistakable. Someone powerful was able to divert justice and Harry vows to uncover the truth. As he relentlessly follows the broken pieces of the case, the stirred interest causes new murders and pushes Harry to the edge of his job…and his life.
Semi-Current LA noir at its best for Bosch fans,and newcomers to the series as well:Â
Emotional, compelling mystery centering around Harry Bosch Emotional, compelling mystery centering around Harry Bosch. Michael Connolly is a must buy, must read author. Homicide Detective Harry Bosch is the type of investigator you would want working for your justice. He is not a studly, suave, superman. He is a regular person with a passion, a calling, for justice. He is someone you would want to partner with if you were not afraid for your career. He continually bucks the chain of command, and he is right in doing so. He also faces the…
I am hooked As a middle aged, third generation Angelino, who is a private investigator, once worked at a newspaper, was married to a cop and worked with several retired cops & FBI there are several things I like about this series.Â