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The Burning Room (Harry Bosch Book 17) Kindle Edition

by Michael Connelly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 56,022 ratings

Los Angeles Detective Harry Bosch tackles a cold case unlike any he's ever worked, in the new legal thriller from the bestselling author of THE LINCOLN LAWYER and THE BLACK ECHO, Michael Connelly.

In the LA Police's Open-Unsolved Unit, not many murder victims die almost a decade after the crime. So when a man succumbs to complications from being shot by a stray bullet ten years earlier, Bosch catches a case in which the body is still fresh, but any other evidence is virtually non-existent.

Now Bosch and his new partner, rookie Detective Lucia Soto, are tasked with solving what turns out to be a highly charged, politically sensitive case. Starting with the bullet that's been lodged for years in the victim's spine, they must pull new leads from years-old information, which soon reveals that this shooting may have been anything but random in this gripping police procedural.

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    Harry Bosch
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"Harry Bosch is as formidable as he ever was."―Sherryl Connelly, New York Daily News

"Connelly's writing is like the best flavor of ice cream: reliably delicious every time."―Jeff Ayers, Associated Press

"The Black Echo introduced Connelly as the heir apparent to Raymond Chandler and also helped usher in a new approach to the police procedural. Now, twenty years later, Connelly is still writing about Harry Bosch, continuing to discover new layers to this now iconic character with increasingly complex and believable plots....Connelly makes him a fresh and original character each outing."―Oline H. Cogdill, Miami Herald

"Bosch has become Mr. Connelly's most durable, well-entrenched creation."―Janet Maslin, New York Times

"Connelly proves again that neither he nor Bosch has lost his touch."―Christian DuChateau, CNN

"Bosch has become one of the most popular and enduring figures in American crime fiction."―Kevin Nance, Chicago Tribune

"This is the finest crime series written by an American....There are few fictional characters we know so well; Harry is an old friend now."―Patrick Anderson, Washington Post

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September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them-but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. And before Jacob can deliver the peculiar children to safety, he must make an important decision about his love for Emma Bloom. Like its predecessor, this second novel in the Peculiar Children series blends thrilling fantasy with vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience. "A stunning achievement . . Hollow City is even richer than Riggs's imaginative debut, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children"-Boston Globe

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JOM7SKA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Nov. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 439 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1409145646
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Michael Connelly is the bestselling author of more than forty novels and one work of nonfiction. With over eighty-nine million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into forty-five foreign languages, he is one of the most successful writers working today. A former newspaper reporter who worked the crime beat at the Los Angeles Times and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Connelly has won numerous awards for his journalism and his fiction. His very first novel, The Black Echo, won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the movie adaptation of Connelly's 1998 novel, Blood Work. In March 2011, the movie adaptation of his #1 bestselling novel, The Lincoln Lawyer, hit theaters worldwide starring Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. His most recent New York Times bestsellers include The Waiting (2024), Resurrection Walk (2023), Desert Star (2022), The Dark Hours (2021), The Law Of Innocence (2020), Fair Warning (2020), and The Night Fire (2019). Michael is the executive producer of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, Amazon Studios original drama series based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch, starring Titus Welliver and streaming on Amazon Prime/Amazon Freevee. He is the executive producer of The Lincoln Lawyer, streaming on Netflix, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. He is also the executive producer of the documentary films, "Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story' and 'Tales Of the American.' He spends his time in California and Florida.

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Customers enjoy this Harry Bosch book, praising its well-developed plot with many twists, and appreciate how the characters feel like old friends. The writing is praised for its down-to-earth style, with one customer noting how it gradually unfolds to the reader. While some customers find it fast-moving, others describe it as very slow-paced.

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443 customers mention ‘Readability’407 positive36 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic read that they enjoy every single one, with one customer noting it's a great late book in the series.

"...with the situations he faces throughout the course of this fantastic novel. In short, a brilliant 'who dunnit' to settle down with and enjoy." Read more

"...the essential premise for The Burning Room - another of the very enjoyable Bosch novels where politics and crime seem inextricably linked in Los..." Read more

"...Great book and an interesting end to both cases, but their is a twist that is bad news for Harry." Read more

"A good read but not Connelly's best. Also do female LAPD detectives really shoot suspects for slapping a female" Read more

244 customers mention ‘Story quality’207 positive37 negative

Customers praise the book's well-constructed plot with multiple twists, and one customer notes how the two storylines eventually connect.

"...police procedural stories based on great characters and a clever plot then I expect you will enjoy this story, even if you have not read any of..." Read more

"...Connelly drives the story with skill and a detailed knowledge of criminal law and police procedure...." Read more

"...Great book and an interesting end to both cases, but their is a twist that is bad news for Harry." Read more

"...It has a breadth and complexity that grips you and he is so great at developing the personal characteristics of the lead characters." Read more

102 customers mention ‘Character development’91 positive11 negative

Customers praise the character development in the book, particularly the portrayal of Harry Bosch as a flawed hero who feels like an old friend to readers.

"...So, if you enjoy intelligent, police procedural stories based on great characters and a clever plot then I expect you will enjoy this story, even if..." Read more

"My favourite author has done it again, great characters, great story he can't get any better but then he does. Excellent!!!" Read more

"...A great book if you have followed Harry throughout and know his strong solid character...." Read more

"...May be dead by then. Michael's characters are good in Mickey Haller and Harry Bosch. Neither need open ends. Nonetheless this is a good read...." Read more

69 customers mention ‘Writing quality’55 positive14 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as brilliantly and very readable with a down-to-earth style. One customer notes that the narrative is gradually laid out to the reader, while another mentions that it can be read out of sequence.

"...But besides the brilliant characterisation of Bosch and Soto, and the insightful observations of their lives from the perspectives of one..." Read more

"...and complexity that grips you and he is so great at developing the personal characteristics of the lead characters." Read more

"...Nevertheless this is a clever piece of writing bringing together seemingly unrelated cases...." Read more

"...about half way through where I felt it got a bit flat and bogged down with too much detail about guns etc...." Read more

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Customers praise Michael Connelly as a master author, with one customer specifically noting his brilliant writing style.

"Another great book from Michael Connelly...." Read more

"...Another glorious Michael Connolly book that entertained me for my bedtime reading. ……..." Read more

"I absolutely love all the Bosch books...." Read more

"Another fantastic book from this author who never fails to keep the reader intrigued as to where the story is heading. Well worth five plus stars...." Read more

44 customers mention ‘Pacing’36 positive8 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book engaging and unputdownable, with one customer noting it's easy to follow the police jargon, while another describes it as a masterpiece of procedural investigation.

"...So, if you enjoy intelligent, police procedural stories based on great characters and a clever plot then I expect you will enjoy this story, even if..." Read more

"...Connelly drives the story with skill and a detailed knowledge of criminal law and police procedure...." Read more

"...It has a breadth and complexity that grips you and he is so great at developing the personal characteristics of the lead characters." Read more

"...The Burning Room is well worth a read and there are some great elements, but overall it isn't the best Bosch story you'll ever read." Read more

23 customers mention ‘Harry bosch’23 positive0 negative

Customers love Harry Bosch in this book, describing him as brilliant and at his best, with one customer noting how his character continues to develop.

"...the street wise, experienced 'old hand' (Bosch) and the enthusiastic, smart, hard-working, eager to the point of driven, rookie, Soto...." Read more

"...Harry has a great presence, and introduces a new partner that develops her own personality. This story had to the last dot.!!" Read more

"...Another superb story about Harry, and we are all left on the edge of our seat wondering............fantastic." Read more

"A welcome return for an ageing Harry with a trigger happy young partner...." Read more

66 customers mention ‘Pace’43 positive23 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it very fast moving while others describe it as very slow.

"...familiarity of Harry Bosch's determined detective work, and the relentless momentum he applies to the problems he's solving...." Read more

"...Sometimes it seems that the book is slow in starting, or a story subject of little interest, don't give up you will not be disappointed...." Read more

"...with the character is still very much there and yes, the story-line is still great, with the use of up-to-date technology being knowingly, and..." Read more

"I absolutely love all the Bosch books. Fast paced but with just enough insight into the characters to understand where they are coming from, without..." Read more

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  • Paul S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating multi-dimensional novel with two intriguing cold cases for Harry Bosch to solve & with a totally unexpected ending!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2018
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    If you have never read a Harry Bosch story before, should you start with this one? For me the answer is 'yes and no'. 'Yes', because Michael Connelly has written another fascinating multi-dimensional police procedural novel and 'no' because to really appreciate the many nuances in this story, it helps to have read the earlier books in the series. However, having said this, it is still totally possible to enjoy this novel as a stand-alone story.
    Harry Bosch is in his final year as a detective in the Los Angeles Police before facing mandatory retirement. He is still working in the Open-Unsolved (i.e. cold case) unit. However, he has been given a new partner, a young rookie detective, Lucia Soto. The way these two characters get to know each other as they start working together is one aspect of the story that I feel Connelly has captured really well. You have the street wise, experienced 'old hand' (Bosch) and the enthusiastic, smart, hard-working, eager to the point of driven, rookie, Soto. Not unexpectedly, things do not go well at first between them but Bosch warms to the task once he notices the different skills and insights that Soto brings to the cases they are working on.
    At first the story appears to be a traditional police procedural novel; Bosch and Soto get involved in two intriguing cold cases. The first involves a Latino street musician who was a survivor in a drive-by shooting 10 years earlier for whom no-one was apprehended. He has now died from the gunshot wound of that drive-by shooting and the issue for Bosch and Soto is how to solve a case 10 years after the initial incident that ultimately contributed to the death of the musician? The second case relates to the death of nine children in a fire that occurred 20 years ago - a case in which Soto has a personal interest. Bosch and Soto are however facing more than just difficulties arising from a paucity of evidence for these crimes, they also face political interference from the powers that be who seem intent on making it almost impossible for these cases to be solved.
    As with all of Connelly's Bosch stories, the writing is crisp and easy to follow and the tension builds as the plots develop. But besides the brilliant characterisation of Bosch and Soto, and the insightful observations of their lives from the perspectives of one approaching retirement while the other is setting off with hope and optimism for a bright and successful career, what really caught me totally off-guard was the ending ... I just did not see it coming.
    So, if you enjoy intelligent, police procedural stories based on great characters and a clever plot then I expect you will enjoy this story, even if you have not read any of the Harry Bosch stories to date. However, if you, like me, have been following Bosch's career from the start of the first novel (The Black Echo), through to this one, then you will find this story reveals yet another dimension of Bosch's character and, like an old friend, you will no doubt empathise with the situations he faces throughout the course of this fantastic novel. In short, a brilliant 'who dunnit' to settle down with and enjoy.
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  • Jl Adcock
    4.0 out of 5 stars Over-plotted but pacy Bosch yarn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2017
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    Relentless cop Harry Bosch teams up with an equally driven colleague Lucy Soto to work two cold cases. That's the essential premise for The Burning Room - another of the very enjoyable Bosch novels where politics and crime seem inextricably linked in Los Angeles. Connelly drives the story with skill and a detailed knowledge of criminal law and police procedure. Indeed, working alongside Bosch and Soto would be an exhausting experience as neither of them seem to take a break. Both cold cases are complex and multi-layered, which perhaps explains the slightly over-plotted feel at times, especially at the end when Connelly brings the stories to a conclusion that feels slightly disjointed. Typically, Bosch goes out on a defiant note with yet one more brush with authority - a strong way to end the book, although it's clearly not the last we'll hear of Connelly's wonderful creation.
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  • Craig Woodworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2023
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    Harry and his partner have two cases to solve. One involves the local major, and the other is a 21 year old case involving a fire that killed some people.
    There is nothing but problems with the fire case due to lack of evidence. The other case gets made public and asks the public to call a telephone line with information leading to an arrest.
    The same person keeps telephoning the hotline, so they realise she is the major/governors maid, Harry thinks it the major's wife who telephoned the holiness then when he speaks to the wife he quickly realises that it is the maid and he has accidentally put her in danger.
    Great book and an interesting end to both cases, but their is a twist that is bad news for Harry.
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  • Chateau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2024
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    Connelly does it again with a masterpiece of procedural investigation. It has a breadth and complexity that grips you and he is so great at developing the personal characteristics of the lead characters.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not his best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2025
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    A good read but not Connelly's best.
    Also do female LAPD detectives really shoot suspects for slapping a female
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  • Paul Diggett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Brilliant Bosch Thriller
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2025
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    The Burning Room is the seventeenth book in the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly and was originally published in 2014. Once again this is a brilliant thriller as we see Bosch nearing the end of his time with the LAPD, and he trains up a new detective.

    Bosch has been partnered up with a rookie detective, Lucia Soto when they catch a case that has been ten years in the making. The victim had been shot ten years earlier and the effects of the shooting had finally killed him. The shooting had been high profile ten years earlier and the death would also be high profile. Armando Zeyas had used the shooting to help him get elected as the City’s mayor and was now running for governor. This case would once again be in the public realm.

    Soto is also secretly investigating another cold case a fire at the Bonnie Brae where a large number of children had died. Bosch wanted to know why she was investigating this crime, when she told him she was the surviving child he knew he could help and guide her. This case had also been a very high-profile case back in the day.

    Bosch leads the case, and it takes many twists and turns and at all times he is teaching Soto the basics of how to do the job. At the same time Soto has impressed him with her willingness to learn and not afraid to go the extra mile. This helps them in both cases and as the answers come closer so does the politics and there is going to be blow back.

    Another brilliant Bosch thriller.
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  • kirribilligirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harry is becoming so smart and political savvy and yet remains determined to travel his own path to solve a cold case!
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 December 2014
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    I will be honest I adore Harry Bosch! This will be a totally biased review! I first read trunk music years ago and since then wait with anticipation for each new year and a new Harry Bosch. What I appreciate the most is the continuing growth emotionally of our Harry. Notably how smart and political he has become. Harry replicates the working world to a tee, superiors only ever worried about budgets, constantly undermining people if they don't fit the white bread preferred workers mold! Michael weaves such complex and interwoven stories, I love the time spent reading and pondering just where the book will lead me. I also appreciate that Harry is facing what so many of us over 55 are facing, unrelenting age discrimination. So another year until the next Harry Bosch book....how will I survive?
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  • Camy 74
    5.0 out of 5 stars Connelly numero uno
    Reviewed in Italy on 30 January 2016
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    Premetto che sono una grande fan di Connelly e specialmente del personaggio Bosch ma a prescindere da questo il libro è bellissimo. Storia molto credibile e costruita bene, emozionante e davvero tra i più belli di Connelly. Consiglio tutta la serie di Bosch.
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  • Enric.B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro magistral de Bosch
    Reviewed in Spain on 21 September 2023
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    Si no conoces el autor, su saga es trepidante y adictiva. El libro como todos de tapa blanda, delicado a los pliegues aunque el gramage del papel es bueno.
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  • Pablo-X
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Germany on 30 August 2015
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    One of the best Bosch novels. I almost get sick, that Harry finaly has to pull the plug. Connelly should be forced to create some kind of regeneration chamber for Harry. If there where only vividly told storys like "The Burning Room", I would die reading.
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  • Jaime Roy Doxsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mistura crime, politica e relacionamentos humanos de forma inteligente.
    Reviewed in Brazil on 18 August 2019
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    Excelente historia, com muitas complicações
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