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TalkBook Discussion : The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly

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1Andrew-theQM
Jul 26, 2020, 6:44 am

Were you surprised at Edgar being the leak? How do you think Harry handled him?

2Carol420
Jul 26, 2020, 8:55 am

Not really surprised. A lot of the information that Chandler was bringing out was things that only a long-time acquaintance would know. Harry was understandably angry and hurt by Edgar's betrayal...but in the end he did the right thing. Harry and Edgar will never have the relationship they once had, but they'll be able to work together.

3EadieB
Jul 26, 2020, 9:01 am

I was surprised and disappointed in Edgar. Their relationship will never be the same as it was.

4Carol420
Jul 26, 2020, 9:11 am

>3 EadieB: That's really too bad. Harry doesn't have a lot of real friends. Partners form a relationship that it takes something almost catastrophic to dissolve...seems this almost was it.

5EadieB
Jul 26, 2020, 9:27 am

>4 Carol420: I know police partnership is like a marriage. They definitely need to have each other's back. Works both ways.

6bhabeck
Jul 26, 2020, 1:22 pm

I wasn’t too surprised as we already knew Edgar was having money issues - the downturn of the real estate market, the need for the OT. I think I was more disappointed than surprised.

7Carol420
Jul 26, 2020, 1:26 pm

>6 bhabeck: Me too. Just shows what desperation will do to a person.

8jodiesohl
Jul 26, 2020, 3:48 pm

Not really considering he was having $$ issues. Harry was right to handle it that way. How is he going to trust Edgar going forward. I give Harry points for giving him leeway and realizing that he will still be able to work with him and not have to ask for a transfer.

9Sergeirocks
Jul 26, 2020, 5:46 pm

It was a surprise to me that Edgar was the leak. I think Bosch was harsh in demanding Edgar take a transfer, but this was understandable. I think after a cooling off period Bosch may soften, and not force Edgar away. Whether they'll ever be truly reconciled, however, is anyone's guess - only time will tell.

10Olivermagnus
Jul 27, 2020, 7:42 am

I was surprised. I just expected Edgar to be a better partner. I was disappointed too.

11bluebird_
Jul 28, 2020, 2:11 am

I never saw their bond as partners to be very strong. Edgar was always more concerned about his real estate work than being a cop. However I never thought Edgar would betray Harry. Harry did the right thing by cutting him off. he can no longer trust the guy