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The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13)
The Overlook - Harry Bosch, Bk 13
Author: Michael Connelly
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 lear...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780446401302
ISBN-10: 0446401307
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Pages: 285
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 355 ratings
Publisher: Vision
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 109 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I love Michael Connelly and he did not disappoint.I finished this one in 6 hours!!
kattkatt99 avatar reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 119 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A body has been found on the overlook near Mulholland Drive. The victim, identified as Dr. Stanley Kent, has two bullet holes in the back of his head from what looks like an execution-style shooting. LAPD detective Harry Bosch is called out to investigate. It is the case he has been waiting for, his first since being recruited to the city's Homicide Special squad.

As soon as Bosch begins retracing Dr. Kent's steps, contradictions emerge. While Kent doesn't seem to have had ties to organized crime, he did have access to dangerous radioactive substances from just about every hospital in Los Angeles County. What begins as a routine homicide investigation opens up before Bosch into something much larger, more dangerous - and much more urgent.

Breaking in a new rookie partner and chasing his first fresh case in years, Bosch is soon in conflict not just with the LAPD brass but also with FBI hotshots who are convinced that the case is too important for the likes of the LAPD. Harry's onetime lover Rachel Walling is among the federal agents frantically working the case, making Bosch's job all the more complicated. Guarding one slim advantage, he relentlessly follows his own instincts, hoping they are still true enough to solve the crime - and to save all of Los Angeles from a deadly hazard.
reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 79 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
As usual, Michael Connelly writes a great story. Harry Bosch returns again alsong with Rachel Walling. Really enjoyed it.
PapaMark avatar reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on
Helpful Score: 2
Once again, Michael Connelly has amazed me with how suspenseful he can make a book and how well he does at keeping us in the dark as to who did it until the end. I started reading the book when it was a serial in the NY Times. But this had more to it. And don't forget the special extra chapter 23 ... only available from his website, www.michaelconnelly.com. You won't be disappointed!
jdyinva avatar reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 408 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Another Connelly winner! Harry Bosch at his best solving a murder with a rookie partner and an FBI agent that was once his lover. Keeps you turning pages. Can they save Los Angeles from a deadly hazard? Great book!
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reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 38 more book reviews
I love all of the Harry Bosch series. I am at book 15 now.
reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 105 more book reviews
Average. Connelly seems to be running out of ideas - this is more contrived, less ingenious, and more overplayed than most of his novels which still makes it a perfectly fine read by mystery standards.

3 stars out of 5
reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 14 more book reviews
Another outstanding Michael Connelly read...a bit shorter than usual, but
Harry Bosch is in his usual good form!
Loved it.
reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 8 more book reviews
Plot is good, writing is engaging, slightly predictable, fueding between law jurisdictions.Good read.
reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 22 more book reviews
I loved the book. Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors and Harry Bosh is one of my favorite personalities. The book was fast paced and well written.
pigwoman avatar reviewed The Overlook (Harry Bosch, Bk 13) on + 82 more book reviews
What can I say it's Harry Bosch. I love him. Have even hooked my Hubby on him. Everyone needs to read them all.


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