WOW!!! This was a page turner to the end. Retired Profiler McCaleb is called upon to help with a case. Unfortunately, his profile leads to an old crony, Det Bosch, who is currently testifying in a big, Hollywood murder case. The twists and turns this book takes had me up all night--even after I peeked to see 'whodunit'. One of Connelly's best, in my opinion!!!

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I recommend reading both Bloodwork and The Last Coyote before reading A Darkness More Than Night; Not so much for plot lines but for an introduction to Terry McCaleb and Harry Bosch.

For those reading the Connelly series, this is a neat read as you get to see Bosch and McCaleb collide.

As a standalone book, it's a good plot with a few twists and a bit of action. But you miss what makes this book fun if you haven't gotten to know the characters previously.

4 stars out of 5

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I didn't even realize this book was part of a series until I was a little way into it. As a stand alone book it was very good and kept me guessing until the end. A great read!

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I love Michael Connelly, and this book was no disappointment. Combining Terry McCaleb and Harry Bosch in this book made it even better.

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Harry Bosch mystery. This time Harry is accused of being the serial killer himself!

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This book is a "3-for" title, meaning that Michael Connelly calls in three of his four protagonists to participate in this story: LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, ex-FBI profiler Terry McCaleb, and reporter Jack McEvoy. Frankly, I've started this story more than once and couldn't get into it. Perhaps it is because is 80 pages before Bosch arrives on the scene.

The plot seems rather common: A movie director is in court, fighting the murder charge of killing a Hollywood starlet. Harry Bosch is the star witness in the trial because he was the arresting officer in the case. However, it doesn't take long for the simple plot to evolve into a psychological thriller.

Terry McCaleb, a retired FBI profiler, is asked by a former colleague to look over the murder book because they are stranded. They ask because Terry excels at finding clues in cases that don't seem to have any clues. Terry delves into the ritualistic killing and finds clues that are unsettling. They bring him to Harry Bosch and Terry has to grapple with his belief that Harry is an honest cop vs. the clues that seem to tie Harry with the murder.

The difficulty I had with this book is when Harry verbally attacks Terry, forcing him to look again at the assumptions he's already shared with the FBI. This is a much more complex case than the reader thought while entering the story. However, in the end, the author pulls off a masterful plot device that is very satisfying.

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I thought the book was very good. I like Michael Connelly's book's. It was action all the way through and it kept my interest through out the book.

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Such a fantastic author. Bosch and McCaleb together? Can't get any better.

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An okay Harry Bosch story.

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One of the best in this series and that's saying a lot, since the entire series is terrific! The interplay between Harry Bosch and Terry McCaleb is superb!

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I was disappointed in this entry in the Harry Bosch series. Harry's character seemed underwritten and I didn't particularly care for Terry's character. Will not detract me from moving on to the next in the series.

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Enjoyed, but not as much as others.

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Excellent writer and well-written story.

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