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The vision has haunted him for four years: a young woman lying crumpled in death, her hand outstretched in silent supplication. Harry Bosch was taken off the Angella Benton murder case when the production assistant's death was linked with the violent theft of two million dollars from a movie set. Both files were never closed. Now retired from the L.A.P.D., Bosch is determined to find justice for Angella. Without a badge to open doors and strike fear into the guilty, he's on his own. And even in the face of an opponent more powerful and ruthless than any he's ever encountered, Bosch is not backing down.
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"Takes a little while to gather steam (particularly because the first 50 pages or so have an unusual tone for a Bosch), but once it gets rolling this one is very solid. I enjoy how Connelly lays it out in a solid police procedural fashion and doesn't try to stick to the rules that govern other types of mysteries because that really would have interfered with how the case is resolved and those responsible are unmasked. I also love the ending to this one - I feel like it offers a number of interesting dramatic possibilities for further installments in the series."
— Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Despite some shockingly sunny developments in his personal life, Bosch wears his depression like armor, making him the perfect hero for our paranoid age.”
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“Connelly’s skill as a prose craftsman remains in full force. He writes about Los Angeles and its environs as poignantly and beautifully as anyone since Nathanael West.”
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“An enthralling and labyrinthine crime novel.”
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“As always, Connelly does many things well. He has internalized police procedure and the way cops think; he knows them as well as he knows himself. His prose is increasingly lean and muscular…His plot, so seemingly straightforward, builds to a series of surprises, both in the investigation and in Harry’s personal life. In novel after novel, Harry has been trying to save his soul, and as this one ends he finally, unexpectedly, has salvation in his grasp.”
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“Connelly never disappoints…In Lost Light, Michael Connelly ventures into new territory by having the taciturn Bosch narrate the story. It takes nerve and skill to tinker with a formula as successful as the Bosch series. Happily, Connelly has plenty of both…Lost Light has all of the ingenious plotting and skillful writing that are Connelly’s hallmarks.”
— Baltimore Sun -
“Reader Cariou…has the timbre and talent to capture the sound and the moods of Harry: thoughtful, tough, driven, yet surprisingly hopeful. His treatment of the other characters—from a raspy-voiced, paraplegic ex-cop to Bosch’s disillusioned former partner Kizmin Rider—is nearly as effective. The quality of the narration plus the added production details…result in an intriguing, suspenseful audio noir package, as dark and edgy as its hero-narrator.”
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“Len Cariou keeps the listener completely involved. His nuanced, well-paced reading draws one into the action, not letting us sit back as passive listeners. And his Harry Bosch is entirely believable—tired, a bit jaded, yet fiercely on the case.”
— AudioFile
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Lost Light Listener Reviews
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Bradford McKirryher, 8/27/2023
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" Michael Connelly is exceptional, always keeps me on the edge of my seat "
— Dave, 1/23/2022 -
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marsh, 9/10/2021
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Diane, 8/5/2020
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Craig, 3/9/2020
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Thomas Sawyers, 2/20/2020
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Stanley Merjan, 4/25/2019
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Mike Corney, 7/6/2017
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Pam Coad, 2/25/2014
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" Enjoyable as always, but I'm not sure I buy the private eye angle for Harry. I like police procedurals because while exaggerated they are realistic. I just don't believe that private eyes find themselves in the kinds of situations that Harry is always in. I do love Harry though and I'm curious about how Maddie will affect his life, so I'll read on. "
— Christianne, 2/20/2014 -
" With two exceptions, you can't go wrong reading a Bosch novel, if'n you like detective mysteries. The exceptions? You have to read them for continuity anyway so I'm not saying. "
— Ryan, 2/11/2014 -
" Do you thinkI'm reading too many of these books. They are quite interesting. "
— Ellen, 2/6/2014 -
" Harry is retired, but can't forget a case he once worked on that is still open. "
— Joyce, 2/6/2014 -
" I liked it better than I thought I would when I first started reading it. "
— Melanie, 1/30/2014 -
" Connelly is always intense. "
— Monica, 1/25/2014 -
" This is the story where haunted by one of the un solved murders, Harry sets out to investigate the case on his retirement from LAPD. The book has all the elements which makes it fast paced like LAPD politics, FBI, FBI counter terrerist division and a Movie set robbery.Fast paced,and good read. "
— Ashvini, 1/20/2014 -
" Sept.4-194 pages "
— Angi, 1/19/2014 -
" Michael Connelly is the only mystery writer that I've found (so far) who consistently writes stories that keep me interested. "
— Chris, 1/18/2014 -
" Good read as always. Plenty of twist and sneaky "who dunit" action. "
— Eddie, 1/8/2014 -
" Great evolution to Bosch's story. "
— Kelly, 12/29/2013 -
" Connelly is the best crime writer in my opinion, however the law of diminishing returns is begininng to set in on this series. I am not a fan of the switch to first person writing either. "
— Human, 12/12/2013 -
" Two Michael Connelly books knocked off in four days. Guess that tells you something about the author. "
— DW, 12/12/2013 -
" I love Harry Bosch, and whatever Michael Connelly writes; can't wait to read the new one! "
— Bobbi, 12/7/2013 -
" These Detective Harry Bosh stories are set in Los Angeles and basically the section of the city I lived in. So always interesting from that standpoint. "
— Richard, 12/1/2013 -
" Have read all his books. I like Harry Bosch! Great mystery/thrillers. Harry is the Bomb!! "
— Sandy, 5/27/2013 -
" I love the whole Harry Bosch series. I don't think this is the best one, but it was stil compelling, a good mystery. "
— Dana, 5/20/2013 -
" Who really were the bad guys? Not who I expected. "
— April, 3/23/2013 -
" Harry Bosch. A good read a very good one. twists and turns to keep you on your toes. The character just keeps getting better. "
— Neil, 9/1/2012 -
" [on my nook:] "
— Aaron, 7/15/2012 -
" Mr Bosch runs into some pretty unpleasant stuff here. A murder, $2 million heist, a cop shooting, close to the worst of Homeland Security; but then others run up against even more unpleasantries. And, then, a big strange surprise at the end. "
— Tom, 7/11/2012 -
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Ann Palms, 7/1/2012
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" It's a good read. "
— Nmerlin, 6/11/2012 -
" What can I say, I like Harry Bosch, and this did not dissappoint. "
— Charles, 5/30/2012 -
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Tim Farrelly, 5/6/2012
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" Quick read, less than a day. There's nothing too "deep" in the Harry Bosche novels, but I love them anyway. "
— Kelli, 4/10/2012 -
" Another very good Harry Bosch story. LIke all other Bosch series, realistic, fast moving and interesting. I like how Connelly manage to tie up all pieces of the story very neatly. Nothing is left hanging. Certainly recommend for easy enjoyable reading. "
— David, 3/9/2012 -
" Another Harry Bosch page turner. terrific twists and turns. The New Yorker is reminded of Raymond Chandler's classic investigations. highly recommended. great for vacation and to make your work eek vacation-like. "
— Steve, 10/5/2011 -
" Great summer mystery and suspense book. "
— Deb, 5/22/2011 -
" Very good, loved the main character. The story was quick and was so compelling, didn't want to put it down. Look forward to reading more of his books. "
— Robin, 5/9/2011 -
" Ah its been to long since I read a Michael Connelly. It was wonderful to<br/>read more about Harry Bosch, now a retired cop, but still trying to solve<br/>an old case that had haunted him. He reminds me of clint Eastwood. "
— Val, 5/5/2011 -
" This book is somewhat predictable as an L.A. detective mystery. The first half is primarily a description of the bureaucratic nightmare of the L.A.P.D and the F.B.I. The second half gets more interesting as the mystery unfolds and the action kicks up. A couple of twists and turns at the end. "
— Jane, 4/23/2011 -
" after I got into it I realized I'd already read it. Pretty good read, but same as all the other Harry Bosch types. In first person, which usually drives me crazy, but not here. "
— Annie, 3/27/2011 -
" I like the Harry Bosch detective stories. "
— Barbara, 3/18/2011
About Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 2023. He has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award given in the mystery and thriller genres, including the Anthony Award for Best Novel and the Barry Award for Best Novel. He is a former newspaper reporter who also won numerous awards for his journalism.
About Len Cariou
Len Cariou is a distinguished stage, television, film actor, and award-winning audiobook narrator. His narrations have won three AudioFile Earphones Awards and the distinction of an AudioFile Best Audiobook of 2007, as well as the prestigious Audie Award in 2007 for Best Mystery Narration. He is a three-time Tony Award nominee, winning a Tony for his performance in Sweeney Todd. His film credits include About Schmidt, Shall We Dance, and Secret Window. He appeared in the TV series The West Wing, The Practice, and Law & Order, among many others.