The Overlook by Michael Connelly

[quickWit]

Another in the series of books featuring grizzled homicide detective Harry Bosch. In this one he's investigating the shooting death of an individual who handled radioactive material for the treatment of cancerous tumors. When it's discovered that the quantity he had with him at the time of his death is missing the homicide investigation takes on a homeland security dimension.

I found this to be an easy read, as all the other Bosch books have been. I like Connelly's direct style, with very little fluff. Though the resolution was a bit predictable for me, I thought the book was quite entertaining.

Anyone else read this one? How do you feel it compares to the others in the series?

[Fox The Cave]

I've only read The Closers so far, but I liked it and want to get the whole series from the beginning. The Black Echo comes first, no?

[quickWit]

I've only read The Closers so far, but I liked it and want to get the whole series from the beginning. The Black Echo comes first, no?

Yes, that's the first one. I haven't read that one either but it's on my list. I liked The Closers quite a bit and Concrete Blond was also quite good. :)

[Will Lavender]

I liked THE OVERLOOK, but felt it was a bit more...thin than some of the other Bosch books.

I believe Connelly published this one in installments in The New York Times Magazine, and it reads like a serial novel. You can almost tell where Connelly went in and patched in backstory and detail to pump up the serial-length piece to novel length. Because of that, there are some really flat and ham-handed scenes.

Yet, like most everything Connelly does, the plot sings and Bosch is Bosch. He's the best in the business.

[sheadakota]

I have the Overlook, but haven't read it- next on my list.

My favorite Connelly book by far is The Last Coyote- I love the symbolism between the lone Coyote and Bosh's feelings of isolation and lonliness.

[michelle-a-go-go]

I love Harry Bosch, I've read all novels in that series. I also really enjoyed Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer and hope he will write more with that main character (Mickey Haller).

[Chrisla]

If only I could create a character with the depth of Harry Bosch! Connelly is always good.

[Inkdaub]

I've read them all and Overlook is pretty good but a little light. Connelly is my favorite crime writer and Bosch is my favorite fictional cop.