Connelly, Michael, 1956-

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Michael Connelly's cunningly plotted mysteries blend realistic police procedurals with the forlorn heroism of classic hardboiled fiction. Protagonist Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch -- named for a Renaissance painter of hellish scenes -- is burdened by his own painful origins. Connelly portrays Bosch as a maverick hero whose vision of justice means that "everybody counts or nobody counts." Thriller and suspense fans will find that Connelly's plots hit the ground running: full of shocking twists, climactic build-up, and often violent confrontations, Connelly ultimately allows characters to carve meaning out of darkness -- if they live. Start with: The Black Echo
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Connelly, Michael, 1956-
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https://www.michaelconnelly.com/
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1956-
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Michael Connelly's cunningly plotted mysteries blend realistic police procedurals with the forlorn heroism of classic hardboiled fiction. Protagonist Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch -- named for a Renaissance painter of hellish scenes -- is burdened by his own painful origins. Connelly portrays Bosch as a maverick hero whose vision of justice means that "everybody counts or nobody counts." Thriller and suspense fans will find that Connelly's plots hit the ground running: full of shocking twists, climactic build-up, and often violent confrontations, Connelly ultimately allows characters to carve meaning out of darkness -- if they live. Start with: The Black Echo
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