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The Overlook (Harry Bosch) (original 2007; edition 2008)

by Michael Connelly

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In his first case since he left the LAPD's Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences for national security. A doctor with access to a dangerous radioactive substance is found murdered in the trunk of his car. Retracing his steps, Harry learns that a large quantity of radioactive cesium was stolen shortly before the doctor's death. With the cesium in unknown hands, Harry fears the murder could be part of a terrorist plot to poison a major American city. Soon, Bosch is in a race against time, not only against the culprits, but also against the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI (in the form of Harry's one-time lover Rachel Walling), who are convinced that this case is too important for the likes of the LAPD. It is Bosch's job to prove all of them wrong.… (more)
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Title:The Overlook (Harry Bosch)
Authors:Michael Connelly
Info:Vision (2008), Edition: First, Mass Market Paperback, 304 pages
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Tags:crime, mystery, thriller

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One of my least favorite books so far. It could be because it had to do with terrorism which I just find overplayed and boring and not something I want to read about. It could be because I continue to hate and disbelieve all female characters in the Bosch series. I've begun to wonder if it's because I don't enjoy the narrator's attempt at women in the audio books. ( )
  ankhamun | Nov 2, 2023 |
A little predictable but still enjoyed it. ( )
  cdaley | Nov 2, 2023 |
The call came at midnight. Harry Bosch was awake and sitting in the living room in the dark. He liked to think that he was doing this because it allowed him to hear the saxophone better. By masking one of the senses he accentuated another. But deep down he knew the truth. He was waiting. The call was from Larry Gandle, his supervisor in Homicide Special. It was Bosch's first call out in the new job. And it was what he had been waiting for.
  taurus27 | Oct 19, 2023 |
An overage men's popular fiction. Character policeman Bosch is simple not that unique or interesting. ( )
  SamMelfi | Jul 11, 2023 |
Great read. Fast moving with the story taking place under 12 hours. The plot was one of the seasons of the show and it was different enough to be suspenseful. Great ending and actually pondered a 5 for it. Read it in 3 days. ( )
  JBreedlove | Jun 18, 2023 |
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Michael Connellyprimary authorall editionscalculated
Cariou, LenNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Tettamanti, StefanoTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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In his first case since he left the LAPD's Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences for national security. A doctor with access to a dangerous radioactive substance is found murdered in the trunk of his car. Retracing his steps, Harry learns that a large quantity of radioactive cesium was stolen shortly before the doctor's death. With the cesium in unknown hands, Harry fears the murder could be part of a terrorist plot to poison a major American city. Soon, Bosch is in a race against time, not only against the culprits, but also against the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI (in the form of Harry's one-time lover Rachel Walling), who are convinced that this case is too important for the likes of the LAPD. It is Bosch's job to prove all of them wrong.

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A body has been found on the overlook near Mulholland Drive. The victim, Dr. Stanley Kent, was shot twice - execution style - in the back of the head. LAPD detective Harry Bosch is called out to investigate, in his first case since joining the city's Homicide Special squad.

Bosch quickly learns that Dr. Kent had access to dangerous radioactive substances from almost every hospital in Los Angeles County. What began as a routine homicide investigation opens up before Bosch into something much larger and more dangerous - and much more urgent.

Chasing his first fresh case in years, Bosch is soon in conflict not just with the LAPD brass but also with the FBI (including Harry's onetime lover Rachel Walling). As he relentlessly follows his own instincts, Bosch hopes they are still true enough to solve the crime - and to save all of Los Angeles from a deadly hazard.
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