The Black Echo

Black Echo is a rock solid crime mystery by Michael Connelly. Main character Harry Bosch is somewhat of a renegade detective who seldom does things by the book. Of course this lands him in trouble with his superiors, partners, etc. more often than not contributing to his reputation as a loner; and not a “team” player. But regardless of his unorthodox and undisciplined approach to crime solving, Bosch is a first rate detective with great intuition who always gets his man to see that justice is served. Similarly, Connelly is a first rate author and story teller, who always grabs his readers early on and sees that they are entertained to the end.

The crime mystery in Black Echo is gradually unfolded in bits and pieces and generally keeps the reader guessing with several twists and new revelations throughout the book. The story is further enhanced by Detective Bosch's own Viet Nam experiences including a knowledge of, and personal war relationship with the book's first homicide victim. I rate this book at 3.8 stars and will definitely read more books in the Harry Bosch series. Fans of crime mysteries will not be disappointed by Michael Connelly's Black Echo.