by Michael Connelly
This title was the book read and discussed by the Just Desserts mystery discussion group in March 2012, and I think I may have added another author to my "must read" list. The Last Coyote was an early volume in Connelly's "Harry Bosch" series, featuring a committed but sometimes obsessive LAPD homicide detective. This particular volume goes a long way towards explaining many of Harry's many personality quirks and what drives him -- he's on leave after having assaulted a superior officer, undergoing psych treatments. Unable to completely cut himself off from police work -- despite orders to do so -- Harry decides to finally open the "cold case" file on his mother's murder from over two decades earlier. What results is an intense dip into Harry's formative years, and the dredging up of old memories, both good and bad. The investigation also sends up red flags for a variety of prominent people, who'd just as soon see the case remain unsolved, even after this much time has passed. Harry is an engaging, laconic character, even when he's breaking the rules for the greater good...and this book merely makes me want to see more of him. This volume works well as a stand-alone title, but you may wish to read the series in order -- check out our Harry Bosch booklist. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try the rest of the Harry Bosch series by Connelly, as well as Connelly's other series.] -- recommended by Scott C. - Bennett Martin Public Library [join us for future Just Desserts meetings!]
[Also available in book-on-cd and downloadable E-book formats.]
[ official The Last Coyote on the official Michael Connelly web site ]
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