Chasing the Dime

by Michael Connelly (Goodreads author!)
Chasing the Dime
published
August 2003 by Warner Vision
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binding
Mass Market Paperback, 448 pages

isbn
044661162X   (isbn13: 9780446611626)

description
Henry Pierce is about to become very rich--as soon as his firm, Amedeo Technologies, gets an infusion of capital from a big backer. But the brilliant...more





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Eric
Eric rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
11/15/08

bookshelves: mystery
Read in January, 2004
Michael Connelly’s books are always good. This one does not feature his staple detective, Harry Bosch, although the main character did have peripheral involvement with a case from a previous novel relating to serial killings by the “doll maker” (see The Concrete Blonde.)

Henry Pierce has had a brilliant idea that may soon translate into an enormous fortune. A chemist, he has discovered a method to create a new power source ...more
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Johnsergeant
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12/15/07

bookshelves: audiblecom, audiobook, mystery
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Narrator: Jonathan Davis
Publisher: Hachette Audio, 2002
Length: 10 hours and 26 min.

Publisher's Summary
The messages waiting for Henry Pierce when he plugs in his new telephone clearly aren't intended for him:
"Where is Lilly? This is her number. It's on the site."

Pierce has just been thrown out by his girlfriend and moved into a new apartment, and the company he founded is headed into the most critical phase of fund-raising. He's been "chasing th...more
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Kellie
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08/29/08

bookshelves: 2005-reads, mystery-thrillers
Three interesting things in this book. #1) The book “Hell to Pay” by George Pelecanos is mentioned in this book. The lady that is working at the storage facility is reading it. #2) Hieronymus Bosch (the artist) is mentioned #3) I love the way Connelly uses the children’s book “Horton Hears a Who” by Dr. Seuss as a theme for his lab project. “Our Buildings, to you, would seem terribly small, but to us, who aren’t big, they are wonderfully tall.” One more thing, the Dollmake...more
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Debbie
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09/30/08

I love Micheal Connelly! His books move along quickly.
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Susan
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01/08/08

Read in November, 2002
Connelly is one of the few writers I can think of who never loses quality whether it's a series book or a non-series. Any book with his name on it is a guaranteed excellent read. This one is no different. Start up entrepreneur and scientist Henry Pierce gets a new phone in the apartment he has to rent when his wife throws him out. The new phone number, obviously belonged to a very busy prostitute before he got it. Why in the world would someone who's business is dependant on a specific telephone...more
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Amy
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07/05/08

I think this catches me up with Michael Connelly, and this particular book is a different focus from his others, with the protagonist an entrepreneur who gets sucked into a mystery when he gets a new phone number and starts getting calls intended for a prostitute named Lilly. Pierce has more than enough to worry about without trying to find out what's become of Lilly, which is probably one reason he lets his curiosity get the better of him. The story is engaging and full of twists.
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Debbie
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11/08/08

bookshelves: don-t-read--ever-
Read in January, 2006
This is one of the worst books Michael Connelly has ever written. I couldn't even finish it. And I almost always finish a book that I start. The stupidest plot I have ever experienced. I just couldn't get past the fact that there is no way that anyone would get that rapped up in a "mystery" because of a wrong number. Save your time and read his Harry Bosch books instead.
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Ethan
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02/26/08

bookshelves: 2008
Read in February, 2008
A chemist and tech mogul gets involved in the search for a missing hooker and ends up being framed in an elaborate plot to steal his revolutionary idea. All the things that are good about Connelly, stunning pacing, just enough character development, unexpected twists that were staring the reader in the face. A little cheese, but even that adds to the thrill.
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Liisa
Liisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
11/03/08

bookshelves: thriller-mysteries-and-crime
Read in January, 2006
recommends it for: Fans of Thrillers & Mysteries
My review in a word? Excellent.

Fans of Michael Connelly won't need to read any further but simply go out and buy the book. The man delivers. However if you've not read any of his work, know that he has a beautiful ability to draw you in. It is almost subtle and you find yourself completely absorbed by the story and the characters before you know it.
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Bob
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10/11/07

Read in October, 2007
I listened to this book while driving, and at first I was ready to quit, but, since it was the only book CD I had with me, I stuck with it. The plot built in intensity and toward the end I didn't want stop the car. The hero is driven into a desperate world that is very strange to him, by a curious mixture of paranoia and obsession.
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Holly
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08/02/07

bookshelves: mysteries
This is the first Michael Connelly book that I tossed across the room in disgust when I finished it. Lame, not worthy of his usually sharp plotting or well-conceived characters. I have a theory that mystery writers almost always do themselves (AND their readers) a disservice when they veer into science, the Internets, etc for plot points.
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Evelyn
10/08/08

bookshelves: thriller
Read in January, 2002
Henry Pierce investigates the disappearance of a call girl named Lillie, the former owner of his new telephone number, leading him to be blamed for her murder.


Michael Connelly may be the best thriller writer around. Not a Harry Bosch novel. Highly recommend. You might also like:
Harlan Coben, Dennis Lehane or David Morrell.
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Mike
06/28/08

bookshelves: mystery
Read in June, 2008
recommends it for: Connelly and mystery fans
An enjoyable break from the world of Harry Bosch (although he sneaks a reference to Harry into this story). An amateur sleuth stumbles on a bigger conspiracy. I raced through this story. You get to like the main character, Henry, and hope he comes through okay. Worth going out of your way to find this book.
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Jennifer
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09/09/07

Read in September, 2007
recommends it for: mystery/thriller folks who want some mind-candy
A decent thriller that slides down like a cold beer . . . but with no complex aftertaste. Other than some interesting discussion of nanotechnology, I don't know if I will remember the characters a few months from now. I guess I like Connelly's series books better because of the character of Harry Bosch.
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Kelly
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07/21/08

bookshelves: fiction, murder-mystery
Fast paced and fun. I like Connelly's stuff! Nanotechnology and molecular structures. Henry Pierce's new telephone number used to belong to a hooker. After getting too many of her calls, he decides to investigate what happened to her. Connelly is a master at twists and turns and character development.
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Mark
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09/07/08

bookshelves: crime-and-mystery
Read in August, 2008
Listened to this one on audiobook (which probably isn't a fair way to assess it) and wasn't impressed: the story came across as predictable, and a bit cliched, and even in abridged form the story felt flabby. THE POET has received such raves that I'll keep it on my to-read list nonetheless.
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Ray
Ray rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
07/08/08

Read in June, 2008
hands down, my least favorite Connelly book ever. It's not about Bosch, the plot is a stretch, and I just wasn't pulled in. However, was actually in Hollywood when I read it, so i t was cool to see Connelly's LA live.
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Aaron
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07/01/07

This is one of my favorite Michael Connelly books. It is a non-Harry Bosch novel, but I think he makes an appearance at one point. It was a very interesting story and a great "normal guy turned detective" plot.
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Robb
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08/28/08

Even though "Dime" isn't in the Bosch series I really enjoyed it. I picked up of the discount table at Barnes & Noble. Starts out with a wrong number and unfolds from there. It could happen to anyone.
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Sarah
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02/13/08

bookshelves: mysteries
Read in February, 2008
Probably the worst Connelly I've read. This had a slap-dash, James Patterson, must-publish-another-book-as-soon-as-possible feel. Ick. The last 30 pages or so saved it from being a total failure.
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avg rating (all editions): 3.61 (776 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.60 (731 ratings)
number of reviews: 53







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