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The Black Box (Harry Bosch, #16; Harry Bosch Universe, #25)

Michael Connelly
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The Black Box (Harry Bosch, #16; Harry Bosch Universe, #25)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Michael Connelly

The Black Box (Harry Bosch, #16; Harry Bosch Universe, #25)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

403

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Black Box by Michael Connelly, detective Harry Bosch reopens a 20-year-old cold case linked to the 1992 Los Angeles riots. As Bosch delves deeper, he uncovers connections and evidence that shed new light on the long-unsolved murder, highlighting the complexities of past and present criminal investigations.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

91,796 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Black Box by Michael Connelly has been praised for its captivating narrative and well-developed protagonist, Detective Harry Bosch. However, some readers found the plot predictable and slower-paced compared to other entries in the series. Overall, it is a solid addition to Connelly’s Bosch series, appealing particularly to fans of detective fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Black Box (Harry Bosch, #16; Harry Bosch Universe, #25)?

Fans of Michael Connelly’s The Black Box will enjoy intricate crime investigations and complex detective characters. This novel is ideal for readers who appreciate the procedural depth found in books like Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series and Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

4.3

91,796 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

403

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles • 1990s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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