The Black Ice by Michael Connelly, a Book Review

The Black Ice by Michael Connelly is the second book in the Harry Bosch crime series. I’ve read just about everything Mr. Connelly has put out on paper and I have started to doubt that his writing talent is even human. Michael Connelly is able to paint an elegant portrait on a rough unfinished canvas that can move your soul.

No movie or TV show can give the depth and passion that Mr. Connelly is able to sketch out in every one of his crime novels. I’ve read all of his latest works, so I thought I would start from the beginning of the story figuring his earlier work would not be as clean and refined, but Connelly is a talented and masterful author. Not to downplay his ability to weave a twisting and action packed storyline, but what makes this book shine is the rich character development. Even though Harry Bosch’s stories are centered in Hollywood there are no bright glossy finishes to this scared veteran cop. We are given a rare glimpse into the sullied underworld of Los Angeles. The only saving grace is the thin red line between being a mercenary or an outlaw.

I highly recommend any book from the Harry Bosch series. Each book is a self contained story, so no matter where you pick up the story you’ll fall right into the pulsing rhythm of Michael Connelly’s calculous Hollywood.

Rating 9 out of 10