The Concrete Blonde

Abridged
Author: Michael Connelly
Narrator: Dick Hill
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Date: October 2007
Length: 3 hours
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 4/5
Formats:
  • CD

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Overview

This high-voltage thriller opens with Homicide Detective Bosch battling charges as the chief defendant in a civil suit against the LAPD. The family of a notorious serial killer whom Bosch shot during an arrest four years ago has accused Bosch of killing the wrong man. This allegation becomes horrifyingly plausible when a new murder occurs with all the hallmarks of the dead slayer's style. To clear his name in court, the maverick detective must find the copycat killer that is responsible for the new death. His riveting investigation races headlong to a shocking climax. The Edgar Award-winning author of two previous Harry Bosch novels, "The Black Echo" and "The Black Ice," Michael Connelly once again delivers breathtaking suspense and chilling plot twists.

Selected Reviews

Second book

by Michael Hilliard
  • Book Rating: 3/5

The Concrete Blonde

by Pamela Christensen
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Reviews (9)

Second book

Written by Michael Hilliard on March 18th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Had me going until the very end. Could not guess who the killer was. This is the second of Michael Conelly's books that I have listen to and both were excellent books, looking forward to getting another of his books.

The Concrete Blonde

Written by Pamela Christensen from , on August 29th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Another great Harry Bosch detective story! I only wish it was the unabridged version. I'm usually pretty good at guessing who the murderer is, but he kept me guessing until the very last minute. I love all these Harry Bosch stories and this is no exception.

Concrete Blonde

Written by Kay on August 17th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Very abridged but very good read. I'm liking Connelly more and more.

The Concrete Blond

Written by Diane Weeks on July 26th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Yet again, Michael Connolly is a master in his art. Brilliant story.

the bosch man

Written by Lee Werley from , on April 27th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 3/5

Harry comes through again. It is a good book, not great but good. Made it a nicer ride to work. The reader was not up to regular standards. You gotta love Bosch.

The Concrete Blonde

Written by Nanette on October 21st, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Loved the story and Harry Bosch. Absolutely HATED the storyteller. His voices were dreadful. If you can put up with the voice, the story is good.

Concrete Blond

Written by Anonymous on May 30th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Another of Michael Connelly's entertaining, highly realistic and technically accurate "Harry Bosch" crime dramas. As a former L.A. Times crime reporter, Connelly knows his subject matter and every clue rings true.

The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly

Written by Ragu Tirukonda on August 12th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I have become a big fan of Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly. I first listened to "The Narrows" and "The Closers". Now I am going back to rent the older books of the Bosch series. Things are never as they seem with so many plot twists all of these books keep you on the edge of your seat. These books make my commute so much easier and I actually look forward to the drive. As far as The Concrete blonde, it seems the abrigement is done a little bit too much (only 3 discs) so it doesn't allow any characters to develop, the story seems to jump abruptly like a badly edited movie. But, a typical nail-biting finish I have come to expect of Michael Connelly was there and I was not disappointed. All the folks who enjoy the murder/mystery genre should not miss this one.

The Concrete Blonde

Written by Charlot on August 14th, 2004

  • Book Rating: 3/5

A good book for passing the time.

Selected Reviews

Second book

by Michael Hilliard
  • Book Rating: 3/5

The Concrete Blonde

by Pamela Christensen
  • Book Rating: 5/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Connelly, Michael

"Connelly has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Nero, Barry, Ridley, Maltese Falcon (Japan), .38 Caliber (France), Grand Prix (France), and Premio Bancarella (Italy) awards.

In addition to his work in publishing, Michael Connelly was one of the creators, writers, and consulting producers of Level 9, a TV show about a task force fighting cyber crime that ran on UPN in the Fall of 2000.

Connelly is currently writing his next book which will be released in 2004. It will be another in the Harry Bosch series.

He lives with his family in Florida. "