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The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #27)

Michael Connelly
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The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #27)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Michael Connelly

The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #27)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Burning Room by Michael Connelly, veteran detective Harry Bosch teams up with rookie detective Lucia Soto to solve a cold case. The investigation uncovers long-hidden secrets and leads them through a complex web of corruption and historical crimes, testing their skills and resolve as they seek justice.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

117,792 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Connelly's The Burning Room is praised for its intricate plot and compelling character development, particularly of Detective Harry Bosch. Critics appreciate the realistic portrayal of police work and dynamic narrative. However, some find the pacing slow in parts and the multiple subplots slightly overwhelming. Overall, it's a strong addition to the Bosch series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #27)?

Readers who enjoy gripping police procedurals and intricate cold case investigations will relish The Burning Room by Michael Connelly. Fans of Connelly's Harry Bosch series and other crime thrillers like Tana French's In the Woods or Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will find this novel compelling.

4.2

117,792 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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