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Title: The Last Coyote (Bookcassette(r) Edition) by Michael Connelly, Dick Hill ISBN: 1-56100-616-5 Publisher: Bookcassette Sales Pub. Date: July, 1995 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 5 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (42 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Hard-boiled detective fiction lives!
Comment: Michael Connelly has dusted off an increasingly rare gemstone in the crown jewels of American literature: the hard-boiled detective. Present in Connelly's pithy and believable prose is all of the wit and grit of Hammett, MacDonald, Stout, and Spillane. What he's brought us in Harry Bosch is a cop's cop. Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, is a real-life hero for whom the principled drive to see justice done allows him to deal with the treacherous world of Los Angeles politics and some even more treacherous politicians (some of whom masquerade as police officials).
While _The Last Coyote_ is the fourth Bosch novel, the plot and characters are so artfully developed that this novel could stand alone as a complete novel. At the same time, the writing is so compelling and captivating that it is a real pleasure to know that Bosch is a recurring character in Connelly's work. Although this is my first Connelly story, I am officially an addict, and I cannot wait to devour the rest of the titles in the Bosch series.
_The Last Coyote_ opens with Bosch under suspension for assaulting his Commanding Officer, Harvey "98" Pounds. With his newfound freedom comes a mandatory psychiatric evaluation to determine his fitness as a police officer. The ensuing therapy sessions force Bosch to take a hard look at his options, should he later be kicked off the force for the assault on his CO.
Faced with his ever-present personal demons, his suspension, and time on his hands, Bosch begins to investigate perhaps his greatest mystery: the unsolved 1961 murder of his call-girl mother. Though cautioned by his therapist that solving this mystery may remove his motivation to be a detective, Bosch dives into a mystery (and his personal story) that exposes the seedy underside of Los Angeles political corruption. The ride is taut, human, and utterly engrossing, and we are at once deeply satisfied and virtually winded when the dust settles.
My introduction to Harry Bosch was one of those rare joys: a gifted writer spinning a fascinating tale with grace and skill. Perhaps equally enjoyable to me was the principled drive of the protagonist to get at the facts, despite the potential costs-to himself, his career, and his department. Bosch's belief that the truth shall set you free is more than a bromide. While freedom may not always bring redemption, it allows him to sleep at night.
Rating: 4
Summary: Harry Bosch at his best
Comment: I really enjoyed this book! I began my Michael Connelly journey with Concrete Blond, then Blood Work, then Trunk Music. Then I decided to start at the beginning. This book is one of my favorite Connelly books! I really like Harry, and "feel his pain." I'm about to read The Poet, which I understand is not a Harry Bosch book. But, neither was Blood Work, and I enjoyed it very much. After The Poet, I guess I'll have to wait for his next novel. Hope it's soon!!
Rating: 5
Summary: ONE OF THE BEST IN THE SERIES SO FAR
Comment: I just discovered Michael Connelly and am excited about the books I have left in this seris to read. I've read in a week, Blood Work, The Black Echo, The Concrete Blonde and finished The Last Coyote. I decided to post my review and my feelings for his work up to this point. Connelly is a refreshing writer and an author I waited too long to read. What I enjoy about the series so far is his protagonist, Harry Bosh, a flawed, lonely cop who has a standard for his job that he sticks by: everybody counts or nobody counts. Another strength of the series is the focus on solving the case, the politics within the police department and the level of violence in his novels are not as bad as some of the writers I've come across.
In THE LAST COYOTE, Connelly starts off with slowly, with the decision by Harry to investigate a case that is personal to him. As he slowly goes over the case and starts asking questions, he stirs up a hornet's nest of trouble. I love Harry Bosch. He only wants to do what is right. This book started off slow and picked up speed after the first three or four chapters. The ending was a complete surprise. Bosch was warned that the case would do more harm that good and it does cost Bosch emotionally. If I had to describe this installment in the series, it would be haunting.
If you haven't tried Connelly yet, this is not where you want to start. I usually don't read books in order but with the Harry Bosch series, I highly recommend that you do read them in order. My grade, A. Thank You Mr. Connelly. You are an excellent author. So far, THE LAST COYOTE is the best of the series thus far.
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Title: Trunk Music by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0312963297 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: March, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Angels Flight by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0446607274 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: January, 2000 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Poet, The by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0446602612 Publisher: Warner Books Pub. Date: January, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0312955006 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: July, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Harry Bosch Novels: The Black Echo, The Black Ice, The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly ISBN: 0316154970 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: November, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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