another great Michael Connelly detective novel
593687
Fast paced and complex crime book.  Two old cases are woven together in an interesting way.  A real page turner.  I have read all of Connelly's books and this is one of his best.  Harry Bosch remains an interesting and complicated man who remembers his life's complexity and problems, but keeps trudging ahead to solve crimes and try to help those close to him.
3466446
Anyone who loves a good mystery will enjoy reading this book. Plenty of twists and turns. Can't wait to read another of Michael Connelly's books.
232335
Another great Harry Bosch novel from Connelly. Great read and highly recommended!
3401412
Harry Bosch has been my favorite detective for a long time.  "The Wrong Side of Goodbye" did not disappoint me.  Thank you Michael Connelly, I will continue buying Harry Bosch books as long as you write them.
3867589
Connelly writes an awesome story every time.  I think I've read nearly everything he has written, maybe missed a couple but not on purpose.  Although the Harry Bosch novels are my favorite, I love how he made Mickey Haller's character evolve.  Don't miss any of the Mickey Haller novels and don't miss any of the Harry Bosch if you've never read them!
4772021
Great characters and suspense.  Also did an excellent job of tying in the past with the present in Harry Bosch's life but also the life of the country. One of Connelly's best so far.
4788368
I have been a Harry Bosch fan for many years. He is of my generation and fights for truth. He has his flaws, but in the end gets the job done. Michael Connelly has constructed this character over the years until I feel I know him, but never quite completely. In this novel Heid able to intertwine two stories almost seamlessly and never loses my interest. My only complaint is he doesn't writ fast enough to keep up with my appetite. I will accept a Mickey Haller book, if he decides to put Harry in the background, but have to say Harry is my favorite.
2978533
I have enjoyed all of Michael Connelly's books,  This is no exception but not quite as good as many of his others.  Certainly is worth reading and is a recommended for reading.
3997741
As always I love the detective Harry Bosch stories as well as the ones involving the Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller. It's nice to have them working together in a story. Keep them coming Michael Connelly.
2679108
I should say, Mr. Connelly catches my attention, but Harry Bosch, is main character, rogue lonesome homicide cop has become a part of my imaginative reading characters, I think I know him. This is how well Michael Connelly writes. I like how the author deepens the relationship with Bosch by giving the readers more about his background, personality, love interests and reasons to why he's such a darn good detective with each book. The plot thickens so to speak. Harry's whole life is about solving murders, "Either they all count or none of them count." Each novel his smoking, coffee consumption and lack of sleep is overwhelming, but we have to find the murder, right? Harry says, yes!

In the beginning of "The Black Echo" Harry is called out about a body in a LA city drainpipe up in the Mulholland Dam. It's an old junkie. Turns out Harry knew him from Vietnam and had been in touch since their return to the States. Further evidence at the crime scene tells us it wasn't an overdose of heroin that killed the guy, but looks like a suspicious death. At all parts of the investigation Harry efforts to solve the crime are thwarted by his own superiors and that of the FBI. Harry won't give up being the single-minded tenacious cop that he is.

The FBI finally allow him to work the case with Eleanor Wish (watch for her reappearance in later novels) and soon enough they are romantically involved. That Harry likes his women, for sure! They like him too but his drive to solve cases is hard to deal with.

The plot is suspenseful and has many surprises. That's how Connelly writes. This is my third reading of this particular Bosch novel over the years I've been following Connelly. You won't be disappointed, even if you don't love the story, you'll like it because it's a good crime/cop mystery.
1661841
As usual, an excellent book by Michael Connelly. It will keep you in suspend until the end and the way he develops his main character, Harry Bosch is just outstanding. His books are very difficult to put down because the plot of the novel always keeps you wondering what is going to happen next, chapter after chapter.
755890
I love Connelly's  writing .  He keeps your attention with intricate plot twists, and his characters are so true to life....This is a must read for Bosch Fans and for anyone who likes a good mystery especially with Los Angeles as a back drop
3164733
Michael Connelly is one of my favorite mystery writers and again he does a great job. Just wish he wrote as fast as James Patterson so I could read his books more often
1868931
Despite Harry Bosch getting older and going into retirement, Connelly hasn't lost a step in finding mysteries for him to get into. I found this book to be as entertaining as anything in either the Mickey Haller or Harry Bosch series.

I enjoy both of the series and I always like when they intertwine. This was a nice collaboration between Mickey and Harry. The plot was solid and didn't feel contrived at all, as opposed to a lot of the crime novels I've read recently. I enjoyed the internal struggle Harry faced while playing for the "bad guys" in this book, trying to do the right thing, despite what it may mean for his reputation. And the way Mickey looked at the whole thing from a lawyer's point of view in regards to helping his client added a whole different, albeit kinda slimy, aspect to a typical Bosch book.

I also couldn't help but note that you don't have to be a fan of either series to appreciate the book. It actually works quite well as a stand-alone novel. So whether you're a fan of Mickey, a fan of Harry, or are new to the both and are just looking for a solid cover-up crime story, this is a great book to check out and delve into.
1641054
Michael Connelly again provided a unique plot with very interesting characters and a terrific pace. Excellent read.
2925051
Another excellent Lincoln Lawyer/Harry Bosch novel. While this isn't exactly a who done it novel, it fascinating to watch Harry Bosch painstakingly put the pieces of a horrendous homicide to reach the truth. Then throw Mickey Hallers panache into the mix and you have a fantastic story.
620203
Another great read from Michael Connelly. This is a quick and engaging read. I enjoy it when Bosch and Haller join forces.