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In his first case since he left the LAPD's Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences for national security. A doctor with access to a dangerous radioactive substance is found murdered in the trunk of his car. Retracing his steps, Harry learns that a large quantity of radioactive cesium was stolen shortly before the doctor's death. With the cesium in unknown hands, Harry fears the murder could be part of a terrorist plot to poison a major American city. Soon, Bosch is in a race against time, not only against the culprits, but also against the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI (in the form of Harry's one-time lover Rachel Walling), who are convinced that this case is too important for the likes of the LAPD. It is Bosch's job to prove all of them wrong.… (more)
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LibraryThing member ATechwreck
Quick entertaining read, but Bosch's antics iritate the reader as well as the FBI, when he plays politics with a nuclear terrorism threat.
LibraryThing member livrecache
Connelly is one of the authors I turn to when I don't want to think to hard. His plotting is good, his characters are consistent. Not cosy murder mysteries, but while away the time stuff.
LibraryThing member mrtall
This entry in the Harry Bosch series comprises and expands a serialized version of the story Connelly published in the New York Times Magazine. It contains some vintage Connelly/Bosch sequences, but it's marred by several longish sections that are barely-disguised political screeds. This problem is
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exacerbated by Connelly's insistence on yet again posing the FBI/Homeland Security agencies as Bosch's nemeses, this time in a murder case that's closely related to terrorism. Connelly really should give this theme a rest. It's becoming both unseemly and uninteresting. Show Less
LibraryThing member Darrol
An interesting story with a terrorist twist with a twist. Bosch is Bosch, but again it is St. George against the Homeland Security dragon. I prefer the local stories.
LibraryThing member smik
If I needed it, the ease and speed with which I read THE OVERLOOK is really confirmation that crime fiction, police procedural bordering on thriller is absolutely my genre of preference.
Harry Bosch has recently moved from LAPD's Open Unsolved Unit to the prestigious Homicide Special squad. He has a
Alarm bells go off for Harry when FBI agent Rachel Walling turns up at the scene of the crime. Rachel is attached to one of the FBI's Homeland Security operations called the Tactical Intelligence Unit. The body is easily identified and once the fact that a large quantity of cesium is found to be missing, the case becomes a tussle between the LAPD and the FBI. The FBI are saying this is a possible terrorist killing.
For Harry, the involvement of Rachel is fraught with all sorts of hurdles, given a previous relationship. The FBI involvement spell danger for Harry in a number of other ways, including some he can't forsee. His new partner Iggy Farras causes other problems for Harry, not the least because Harry likes to be the alpha dog, works on hunches, rarely discusses anything, and doesn't do partnerships at all well.
THE OVERLOOK was originally serialised in The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and Connelly says this gave him a chance to re-visit the book prior to publication as a book, although he did not make substantial changes.
I haven't read all of the Harry Bosch series, 13 books since BLACK ECHO in 1992, but I have enjoyed all that I have read. This one was no exception.
Harry Bosch has recently moved from LAPD's Open Unsolved Unit to the prestigious Homicide Special squad. He has a
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new partner, a youngster Ignacio Ferras, who regards him as a bit of a dinosaur, and this is their first case. A body has been found at the overlook above the Mulholland Dam, and it's rather obviously a murder. The victim is a medical physicist who supplies a radio active substance called cesium for use in medical procedures that use radioactive therapy.Alarm bells go off for Harry when FBI agent Rachel Walling turns up at the scene of the crime. Rachel is attached to one of the FBI's Homeland Security operations called the Tactical Intelligence Unit. The body is easily identified and once the fact that a large quantity of cesium is found to be missing, the case becomes a tussle between the LAPD and the FBI. The FBI are saying this is a possible terrorist killing.
For Harry, the involvement of Rachel is fraught with all sorts of hurdles, given a previous relationship. The FBI involvement spell danger for Harry in a number of other ways, including some he can't forsee. His new partner Iggy Farras causes other problems for Harry, not the least because Harry likes to be the alpha dog, works on hunches, rarely discusses anything, and doesn't do partnerships at all well.
THE OVERLOOK was originally serialised in The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and Connelly says this gave him a chance to re-visit the book prior to publication as a book, although he did not make substantial changes.
I haven't read all of the Harry Bosch series, 13 books since BLACK ECHO in 1992, but I have enjoyed all that I have read. This one was no exception.
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LibraryThing member edwardsgt
In this story Harry has been transferred to Homicide Special, following the incidents described in Echo Park and is assigned an apparent execution style killing with strong terrorist overtones, which excites the interest of the FBI and old flame Rachel Walling. Despite the close attention of the
An original take on the contemporary terrorism plot which keeps you guessing. As always strong characterisation and excellent dialogue.
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FBI Harry decides to concentrate on the murder itself, dragging his new partner into his usual confrontations with senior authority and the FBI.An original take on the contemporary terrorism plot which keeps you guessing. As always strong characterisation and excellent dialogue.
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LibraryThing member SimonLarsen
A Bosch light. Very nice to see Harry Bosch back in top form. The story is short but very tight and and flow of the story is great.
LibraryThing member ctfrench
LAPD detective Harry Bosh has a new job in the Homicide Special division, which handles murders with political, celebrity or media connections, or those called hobby cases, which are difficult to solve and take much time. His first call out involves a doctor killed at an overlook above Mulholland
Harry Bosch is once more at odds with the FBI and his own police department, but this relentless detective will not back down and pursues his own investigation in his own way. Bosch is an edgy man with a rebellious streak, a detective whose skills continue to keep him in good standing with the upper echelons of the police department, although he always manages to alienate most of those around him. Although this mystery is relatively easy for the reader to solve, the plot is tight and suspenseful, and takes place within a 12-hour time span.
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Dam. Bosch and his new partner, Ignacio Ferras, are surprised when the FBI shows up at the crime scene. The dead doctor worked with radioactive materials and the FBI thinks his murder is tied to a terrorist plot to build and activate a dirty bomb in Los Angeles. When they learn that radioactive material has been stolen from the doctor, the case shifts to investigate the terrorists who took the substance instead of who killed the doctor. But Bosch thinks there’s more to this murder than what’s obvious.Harry Bosch is once more at odds with the FBI and his own police department, but this relentless detective will not back down and pursues his own investigation in his own way. Bosch is an edgy man with a rebellious streak, a detective whose skills continue to keep him in good standing with the upper echelons of the police department, although he always manages to alienate most of those around him. Although this mystery is relatively easy for the reader to solve, the plot is tight and suspenseful, and takes place within a 12-hour time span.
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LibraryThing member co_coyote
A typical Michael Connelly mystery. A fast read, and perfect for long flights or days on the beach when it's raining outside.
LibraryThing member MikeD
Another good Harry Bosch case. Murder and a little terrorism and the theft of nuclear material thrown in to the mix. FBI agent Rachel Walling returns and a new partner all make Harry's case more complicated.
The character of Harry Bosch continues to grow....!
The character of Harry Bosch continues to grow....!
LibraryThing member wispywillow
Meh, I couldn't get into this one. Perhaps because I'm so utterly sick of hearing about terrorists and whatnot. I mean, they're not going to go away, and all an unpopular war does is make us MORE of a target. So reading a book that (allegedly) involves terrorism wasn't my thing.
Still, the ending
An okay book but not one I'd recommend.
Still, the ending
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was very good--though it didn't quite make up for the rest of the book. Plot was smart and well-delivered... I guess Bosch doesn't interest me that much as a character. Especially when he started butting heads with the Feds. I know cops and Feds don't like to cooperate with each other, so I get where Bosch was coming from; but then again, he's being stubborn with a case that could involve the release of radiation by terrorists if the Feds don't track them down--so his pig-headedness seems really petty and dangerous under these circumstances.An okay book but not one I'd recommend.
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LibraryThing member carpenter.beth
I didn't think this was one of Connelly's best mysteries. The story, at first, seemed very predictable, just another post-9/11 terrorist plot with radioactive materials stolen. It took me a while to get into it because of that, but I'll give the author props for the surprise ending. It was a nice
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LibraryThing member dspoon
In his first case since he left the LAPDs Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences for national security. A doctor with access to a dangerous radioactive substance is found murdered in the
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trunk of his car. Retracing his steps, Harry learns that a large quantity of radioactive cesium was stolen shortly before the doctors death. With the cesium in unknown hands, Harry fears the murder could be part of a terrorist plot to poison a major American city. Soon, Bosch is in a race against time, not only against the culprits, but also against the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI (in the form of Harry's one-time lover Rachel Walling), who are convinced that this case is too important for the likes of the LAPD. It is Boschs job to prove all of them wrong. Show Less
LibraryThing member wiccked
The last Harry Bosch book released. I'm not sure if there are more coming or not. I hope there are. I enjoyed this one as much as I enjoyed the majority of the others.
I still don't like Rachel much, and even though Harry might like to end up with her, I don't think I want him to. There's just
I still don't like Rachel much, and even though Harry might like to end up with her, I don't think I want him to. There's just
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something about her - maybe it's not even a character flaw, it's just something I don't like. I don't like the way she relates to her job above and beyond everything else. Maybe she has to. But Harry doesn't, and he still gets the job done. Show Less
LibraryThing member mahallett
this site tells me i have read this before but i remember nothing. ah well, i enjoyed it. a good mystery, well plotted.
LibraryThing member malcrf
Very easy read, but very light weight. Great for reading on a long flight!
LibraryThing member edspicer
There wasn’t enough detail and I’ve ready many novels by Michael Connelly, and The Overlook just seemed like it didn’t stand out as one of his novels. It was just mediocre. AHS/TM
LibraryThing member bbuchan
Not one of Michael Connelly's best works, but well worth a read all the same. Detective Harry Bosch investigates a murder case tied to
the disappearance of radioactive material believed to be targeted for making a dirty bomb. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security come into the picture along
the disappearance of radioactive material believed to be targeted for making a dirty bomb. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security come into the picture along
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with the expected inter agency rivalry and reek havoc on Harry's investigation. Harry once again teams up with his ex-lover, FBI Agent Rachel Walling to bring the case to a close. About half the length of a typical Connelly story, its a fast paced and fun read. Show Less
LibraryThing member Kathy89
Harry Bosch's case starts in the Hills of LA with their victim found shot by his car. When they run the plates and find it belows to a nuclear engineer who works with cancer doctors, the FBI swarms onto the scene believing the murdered man was involved in theft of materials for a dirty bomb. Harry
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refuses to be shut out of the case and puts himself and everyone else in jeopardy with his stubbornness. The ending was a surprise but shouldn't have been because it is a Harry Bosch novel, after all. Show Less
LibraryThing member PIER50
A good solid Harry Bosch story - not one of the best, but still enough there for both existing Bosch fans and anybody reading their first book of the series.
LibraryThing member CynDaVaz
One of the faster-paced Bosch books. For some reason, I'd figured out from the start who was responsible for the murder, but it was still put together well. A quick listen and pretty good - typical Bosch stuff.
LibraryThing member chrissywest
I don’t have to much to say about the 13th installment of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch series. I thought The Overlook was fast-paced and a very quick read. The book was way to short. The hardcover copy was only 225 pages. I liked the characters, but didn’t think there was enough background
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LibraryThing member MichaelDeavers
A Suspense Filled Mystery, but a bit short.
I enjoyed this novel. Michael Connelly has a unique writing style that is both interesting and satisfying. I thought the number of pages (225) was about 90 pages short which would have improved the development of the characters and plot. The plot is
I enjoyed this novel. Michael Connelly has a unique writing style that is both interesting and satisfying. I thought the number of pages (225) was about 90 pages short which would have improved the development of the characters and plot. The plot is
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fairly simple and I didn't have a hard time following the clues in each chapter. With more pages the story and the characters would have been flushed out more. Still Mr. Connelly was able to pack everything into this mini novel and it kept me reading page after page. Show Less
LibraryThing member nivramkoorb
Not normally the type of book that I read but it was there and it was entertaining. It is always fun to figure out the plot and see if you can get to the correct ending.
LibraryThing member debavp
I didn't realize how much I've missed Harry! This story picks up a while after the ending of Echo Park and Connelly explains that lag, quite reasonably, in a brief Q & A at the end of the edition, as well as providing a bonus chapter at the end that answers a few questions and leaves the door open
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for a few others. Harry seems to be mellowing a bit, and I think he quite likes the role of mentor, though he would never say that out loud . A brief throwback to Bosch's Vietnam days was handled remarkably well. In fact, I was wondering why no mention had been made up to that point and then there it was in the next chapter. I'm curious to see where the seemingly mellower Bosch will go next! Show Less