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The Drop (Harry Bosch Book 15)

Series: HARRY BOSCH
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The Drop is a gripping addition to Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series, featuring the seasoned detective as he tackles two challenging cases simultaneously. While investigating a cold case involving a decades-old murder, Bosch is also drawn into a politically sensitive investigation concerning the suspicious death of a councilman's son. Balancing personal stakes and professional pressures, Bosch must navigate a web of intrigue to uncover the truth.
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If you're a fan of gripping crime mysteries with complex characters and intricate plots, this installment in the Harry Bosch series provides an intense ride through a detective balancing multiple cases. Michael Connelly once again delivers a well-crafted story with suspense and unexpected twists, perfect for anyone who enjoys delving deep into the world of crime investigations and police procedurals.

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Harry Bosch has been given three years before he must retire from the LAPD, and he wants cases more fiercely than ever. In one morning, he gets two.

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Harry Bosch is facing the end of the line. He's been put on the DROP—Deferred Retirement Option Plan—and given three years before his retirement is enforced. Seeing the end of the mission coming, he's anxious for cases. He doesn't have to wait long.

First, a cold case gets a DNA hit for a rape and murder, which points the finger at a 29-year-old convicted rapist who was only eight at the time of the murder.

Then a city councilman's son is found dead—fallen or pushed from a hotel window—and the councilman insists on Bosch taking the case, despite the two men's history of enmity. The cases are unrelated, but they twist around each other like the double helix of a DNA strand.

One leads to the discovery of a killer operating in the city for as many as three decades; the other to a deep political conspiracy that reaches back into the dark history of the police department.

The Drop (Harry Bosch Book 15) by Michael Connelly is a gripping tale of intertwining mysteries that promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Series: HARRY BOSCH

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  • The Drop (Harry Bosch Book 15)
    Harry Bosch is facing the end of the line. He's been put on the DROP—Deferred Retirement Option Plan—and given three years before his retirement is enforced. Seeing the end of the mission coming, he's anxious for cases. He doesn't have to wait long. First, a cold case gets a DNA hit for a rape and murder, which points the finger...
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The Drop by Michael Connelly is praised for its intricate plot and masterful storytelling. Reviewers appreciate Connelly's ability to weave together two complex cases while providing deep character development for the protagonist, Harry Bosch. The book maintains suspense throughout and offers a satisfying blend of crime investigation and personal insight.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781925267297

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 432

About the Author

A former police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Connelly is the international bestselling author of the Harry Bosch thriller series and the legal thriller series featuring Mickey Haller, as well as several stand-alone bestsellers. His most recent #1 bestseller is Dark Sacred Night, in which the legendary Harry Bosch joins forces with Connelly's newest LAPD protagonist, Detective Renee Ballard.

Michael Connelly's books have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwide. They have been translated into 40 languages and have won awards all over the world, including the Edgar and Anthony Awards. Michael Connelly has also been awarded the 2018 CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing.

Connelly is the executive producer of the successful TV series, Bosch, starring Titus Welliver. Bosch Season 4 is now available on SBS in Australia, with Season 5 to screen in 2019 and Season 6 also going into production.

Michael Connelly's new true crime podcast, Murder Book, will premiere on 28 January, 2019.

Michael Connelly spends his time in California and Florida.

To find out more, head to:
Website: www.michaelconnelly.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MichaelConnellyBooks
Twitter: @Connellybooks

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