Connely Michael (Books)

Connely Michael Books

Inspired by the works of Raymond Chandler, Michael Connelly pursued a career in writing after studying journalism and creative writing. His early career as a crime reporter, particularly during the tumultuous 'cocaine wars' era in South Florida, honed his skills for detailing the gritty realities of law enforcement and urban decay. This experience profoundly shaped his narrative style, characterized by a stark realism and a deep dive into the complexities of criminal investigation. His novels, often featuring the LAPD detective Harry Bosch, are celebrated for their meticulous plotting and authentic portrayal of police work, cementing his reputation as a master of the crime fiction genre.

The last coyote

533 pages
19 hours of reading

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Suspended from his job with the LAPD, Harry Bosch must face the darkest parts of his past to track down his mother's killer . . . even if it costs him his life. 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, and no one has ever been 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.