9 Dragons by Michael Connelly

Dragons by Michael Connelly is the 21st book in the Harry Bosch series and I was thrilled to get my hands on an early release copy of the book. Detective Bosch is an intrepid LAPD cop that I originally discovered when I picked up a very worn copy of The Last Coyote and I’ve been hooked ever since.

If you’ve never read a Connelly book before, this book is a great reason to start. 9 Dragons is a hard hitting yet ardent book that stretches the action from downtown LA all the way to the slums of Hong Kong. Connelly goes way beyond the typical gears of crime in LA. The main character (Harry Bosch) must reflect on some bad decisions he’s forced to make during a high-stakes case that quickly turns personal.

The characters are thick with personality and it’s obvious that Connelly makes it a priority that his fictitious personas are relevant to the times. At one point Harry Bosch mentions the social network, Twitter and his new smart phone plays a key role in the storyline.

Overall, 9 Dragons is THE reason to begin your adventure in the Harry Bosch experience. Michael Connelly continues to write exciting stories that can not only engulf you in a compelling narrative, but with his most recent work the reader is left with a strong sense of choice and consequence.

Rating: 10 out of 10! (highly recommended)

Available on October 13th at Amazon or your favorite book seller.