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Harry Bosch Box Set: The Narrows/Echo Park/The Overlook
Includes the following Harry Bosch thrillers, award-winning and all voiced by standout Broadway veteran Len
ECHO PARK (2007 Audie Award Winner for Mystery): In 1995, Marie Gesto disappeared after walking out of a supermarket in Hollywood. Harry Bosch worked the case but couldn't crack it, and the 22-year-old woman never turned up, dead or alive. Now Bosch is in the Open-Unsolved Unit, where he still keeps the Gesto file on his desk, when he gets a call from the DA. Michael Connelly's suspenseful new novel pits the detective People magazine calls "one of the most complex crime fighters around" against one of the most sadistic killers he has ever confronted. It confirms that Michael Connelly "is the best writer of suspense fiction working today" (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
THE NARROWS (AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner): FBI agent Rachel Walling finally gets the call she's dreaded for years, the one that tells her the Poet has surfaced. She has never forgotten the serial killer who wove lines of poetry in his hideous crimes--and apparently he has not forgotten her.
Former LAPD detective Harry Bosch gets a call, too--from the widow of an old friend. Her husband's death seems natural, but his ties to the hunt for the Poet make Bosch dig deep. Arriving at a derelict spot in the California desert where the feds are unearthing bodies, Bosch joins forces with Rachel. Now the two are at odds with the FBI...and squarely in the path of the Poet, who will lead them on a wicked ride out of the heat, through the narrows of evil, and into a darkness all his own...
THE 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.
ECHO PARK (2007 Audie Award Winner for Mystery): In 1995, Marie Gesto disappeared after walking out of a supermarket in Hollywood. Harry Bosch worked the case but couldn't crack it, and the 22-year-old woman never turned up, dead or alive. Now Bosch is in the Open-Unsolved Unit, where he still keeps the Gesto file on his desk, when he gets a call from the DA. Michael Connelly's suspenseful new novel pits the detective People magazine calls "one of the most complex crime fighters around" against one of the most sadistic killers he has ever confronted. It confirms that Michael Connelly "is the best writer of suspense fiction working today" (Richmond Times-Dispatch).
THE NARROWS (AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner): FBI agent Rachel Walling finally gets the call she's dreaded for years, the one that tells her the Poet has surfaced. She has never forgotten the serial killer who wove lines of poetry in his hideous crimes--and apparently he has not forgotten her.
Former LAPD detective Harry Bosch gets a call, too--from the widow of an old friend. Her husband's death seems natural, but his ties to the hunt for the Poet make Bosch dig deep. Arriving at a derelict spot in the California desert where the feds are unearthing bodies, Bosch joins forces with Rachel. Now the two are at odds with the FBI...and squarely in the path of the Poet, who will lead them on a wicked ride out of the heat, through the narrows of evil, and into a darkness all his own...
THE 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.
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First published October 12, 2010
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Michael Connelly
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Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University of Florida. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing — a curriculum in which one of his teachers was novelist Harry Crews.
After graduating in 1980, Connelly worked at newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, primarily specializing in the crime beat. In Fort Lauderdale he wrote about police and crime during the height of the murder and violence wave that rolled over South Florida during the so-called cocaine wars. In 1986, he and two other reporters spent several months interviewing survivors of a major airline crash. They wrote a magazine story on the crash and the survivors which was later short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. The magazine story also moved Connelly into the upper levels of journalism, landing him a job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest papers in the country, and bringing him to the city of which his literary hero, Chandler, had written.
After three years on the crime beat in L.A., Connelly began writing his first novel to feature LAPD Detective Hieronymus Bosch. The novel, The Black Echo, based in part on a true crime that had occurred in Los Angeles, was published in 1992 and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by the Mystery Writers of America. Connelly has followed that up with over 30 more novels.
Over eighty million copies of Connelly’s books have sold worldwide and he has been translated into forty-five foreign languages. He has won the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award, Shamus Award, Dilys Award, Nero Award, Barry Award, Audie Award, Ridley Award, Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), .38 Caliber Award (France), Grand Prix Award (France), Premio Bancarella Award (Italy), and the Pepe Carvalho award (Spain) .
Michael was the President of the Mystery Writers of America organization in 2003 and 2004. In addition to his literary work, Michael is one of the producers and writers of the TV show, “Bosch,” which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Michael lives with his family in Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida.
Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University of Florida. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing — a curriculum in which one of his teachers was novelist Harry Crews.
After graduating in 1980, Connelly worked at newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, primarily specializing in the crime beat. In Fort Lauderdale he wrote about police and crime during the height of the murder and violence wave that rolled over South Florida during the so-called cocaine wars. In 1986, he and two other reporters spent several months interviewing survivors of a major airline crash. They wrote a magazine story on the crash and the survivors which was later short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. The magazine story also moved Connelly into the upper levels of journalism, landing him a job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest papers in the country, and bringing him to the city of which his literary hero, Chandler, had written.
After three years on the crime beat in L.A., Connelly began writing his first novel to feature LAPD Detective Hieronymus Bosch. The novel, The Black Echo, based in part on a true crime that had occurred in Los Angeles, was published in 1992 and won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by the Mystery Writers of America. Connelly has followed that up with over 30 more novels.
Over eighty million copies of Connelly’s books have sold worldwide and he has been translated into forty-five foreign languages. He has won the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award, Shamus Award, Dilys Award, Nero Award, Barry Award, Audie Award, Ridley Award, Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), .38 Caliber Award (France), Grand Prix Award (France), Premio Bancarella Award (Italy), and the Pepe Carvalho award (Spain) .
Michael was the President of the Mystery Writers of America organization in 2003 and 2004. In addition to his literary work, Michael is one of the producers and writers of the TV show, “Bosch,” which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Michael lives with his family in Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida.
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December 19, 2011
WARNING: Anyone buying this box set should know that:
- The box set starts with the tenth Harry Bosch book.
- That book, The Narrows, is an indirect sequel to Connelly's The Poet.
- The set then skips the eleventh book, and has the twelfth and thirteenth Harry Bosch books.
As long as you are okay with starting in the middle of a series, not having three in a row of the series on the set, and having a different Michael Connelly book spoiled, this is a good value. It has great Bosch stories, an excellent narrator, and a high production value. I just don't understand why these three books were picked out for the set.
- The box set starts with the tenth Harry Bosch book.
- That book, The Narrows, is an indirect sequel to Connelly's The Poet.
- The set then skips the eleventh book, and has the twelfth and thirteenth Harry Bosch books.
As long as you are okay with starting in the middle of a series, not having three in a row of the series on the set, and having a different Michael Connelly book spoiled, this is a good value. It has great Bosch stories, an excellent narrator, and a high production value. I just don't understand why these three books were picked out for the set.
December 10, 2019
This audible book collection of three Harry Bosch novels is probably a good deal for the price. I have reviewed the three books under the three titles. One 4 star and two 3 star. That is slightly mediocre for a Harry Bosch collection. I would normally see him as a fairly dependable four-star effort. But even a three star Harry Bosch is pretty interesting.
October 12, 2023
A good set of Bosch cases. Interesting stories and good narration.
Bosch is a great character and it's interesting to see how his mind works.
The only thing that was odd was that the books didn't appear in the order that they took place. I can see no reason why.
Bosch is a great character and it's interesting to see how his mind works.
The only thing that was odd was that the books didn't appear in the order that they took place. I can see no reason why.
May 20, 2022
I have submitted this review after listening to the audiobooks of these titles.
Echo Park
A death of a young girl, haunts Harry Bosch for thirteen years.
However, a possible solution to this murder mystery doesn't seem to fit, as far as Harry is concerned.
The Narrows,
Chasing a serial killer, that Bosch believed was responsible for the death of an old colleague, Harry teams up with with Rachel Walling, from FBI, and together they chase "The Poet" across various states of the US.
The Overlook.
A murder and theft of radioactive material starts a FBI and LAPD frenzy to prevent a possible Terrorist attack using the stolen substance.
Harry Bosch keeps his eye on the murderer, and in doing so, causes a stir.
Echo Park
A death of a young girl, haunts Harry Bosch for thirteen years.
However, a possible solution to this murder mystery doesn't seem to fit, as far as Harry is concerned.
The Narrows,
Chasing a serial killer, that Bosch believed was responsible for the death of an old colleague, Harry teams up with with Rachel Walling, from FBI, and together they chase "The Poet" across various states of the US.
The Overlook.
A murder and theft of radioactive material starts a FBI and LAPD frenzy to prevent a possible Terrorist attack using the stolen substance.
Harry Bosch keeps his eye on the murderer, and in doing so, causes a stir.
September 21, 2023
I have previously read all of the Bosch novels as they are published. I thought I might enjoy the audio version since it has been quite a while since I read them. This box set has some interesting narrators and some great music. It takes me a bit of time to adjust to the real world once I concluded listening for the day. It took 28+ hours to listen, but boy howdy, it was worth it. I borrowed this audio book from the Sacramento Public Library via the Libby app.
September 6, 2019
This is a great collection of audio books from Conelly and the narrator is fantastic. The stories are suspenseful and there are unexpected twists at just the right moment. They made the drive to and from work much more bearable and I recommend this set for anyone who likes suspense thrillers.
June 8, 2017
Always enjoy Harry Bosch.
June 11, 2018
Great detective books. Keeps you interested with an upbeat tempo and plot.
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August 29, 2021
Great listens, only out of order and there seems to be a missing book that I have to find now.
November 21, 2021
It was very good , I didn’t guess the killer ,,couldn’t believe the agent was the killer. Like the twist and turn and the ending was good.
March 19, 2022
Connelly never disappoints... easy read... fun guessing plot...
May 30, 2025
3 very good stories. I always enjoy Boush stories.
September 6, 2023
Harry Bosch Books 10-13 in correct order, The Narrows, The Closers, Echo Park, The Overlook, all by Michael Connelly, narrated by Len Cariou
What made the experience of listening to Harry Bosch Box Set the most enjoyable?
The detective series is now going to be part of my purchasing choice for now. I started out with suspense and thrillers. I did not think I would enjoy the detective genre, but, surprise, I did! I look forward to more by Michael Connelly and other modern day detective books.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
All three books kept my attention and I listened late into the night, however the second one, "Echo Park" did lose me toward the end and I did have to restart several chapters and most likely my fault. All in all, an excellent choice and you can't beat the price!
What about Len Cariou’s performance did you like?
Lou Cariou's narration, his humour during part of the seriousness of the storylines. I look forward to buying more Harry Bosch audiobooks.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
There was no way to listen to any of the books in one sitting and I enjoy long stories, so this was positive for me. I looked forward to listening whenever I had the time.
Any additional comments?
Harry Bosch is a trip. Lou Cariou did sound like he had a cold through part of a book, but that did not distract and I thoroughly enjoyed this box set. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Epic, I say!
✍🏻👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏✍🏻
Word of caution, After finishing via Alexa to a first in boxsets, do not go back to chapters by number; I did and found myself all over the place. And falling asleep listening is not wise; tell Alexa to stop reading after 20 minutes.
Bosch books in correct order, The Narrows, The Closers, Echo Park, The Overlook.
What made the experience of listening to Harry Bosch Box Set the most enjoyable?
The detective series is now going to be part of my purchasing choice for now. I started out with suspense and thrillers. I did not think I would enjoy the detective genre, but, surprise, I did! I look forward to more by Michael Connelly and other modern day detective books.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
All three books kept my attention and I listened late into the night, however the second one, "Echo Park" did lose me toward the end and I did have to restart several chapters and most likely my fault. All in all, an excellent choice and you can't beat the price!
What about Len Cariou’s performance did you like?
Lou Cariou's narration, his humour during part of the seriousness of the storylines. I look forward to buying more Harry Bosch audiobooks.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
There was no way to listen to any of the books in one sitting and I enjoy long stories, so this was positive for me. I looked forward to listening whenever I had the time.
Any additional comments?
Harry Bosch is a trip. Lou Cariou did sound like he had a cold through part of a book, but that did not distract and I thoroughly enjoyed this box set. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Epic, I say!
✍🏻👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏✍🏻
Word of caution, After finishing via Alexa to a first in boxsets, do not go back to chapters by number; I did and found myself all over the place. And falling asleep listening is not wise; tell Alexa to stop reading after 20 minutes.
Bosch books in correct order, The Narrows, The Closers, Echo Park, The Overlook.
February 13, 2017
I love the Harry Bosch series of books, especially this set. I received 2 books for the price of one, as a value shopper that made me extremely happy!
June 9, 2011
Would you believe the box set was on Audible.com!? AND they were spring cleaning so bought it as Charlie and I love his books...and this was 3 in one! Especially the character of Harry Bosch! He's a really good cop who won't give up on a case even if everyone else in the department has. And don't mess with his daughter or he will 'hunt you down'!
The thing I like about Mr. Connelly's books are you can read them in any order, as they all have a beginning, murder, and an ending.
Yes but what about the back story?
The salient parts are there to add to the character of the man, so what if you know something is going to happen to the family in the future...the important thing is how Bosch is going to solve the mystery!
Yes, I do highly recommend this trio of books if you like a good mystery!
The thing I like about Mr. Connelly's books are you can read them in any order, as they all have a beginning, murder, and an ending.
Yes but what about the back story?
The salient parts are there to add to the character of the man, so what if you know something is going to happen to the family in the future...the important thing is how Bosch is going to solve the mystery!
Yes, I do highly recommend this trio of books if you like a good mystery!
July 18, 2011
This was my first Michael Connelly experience and I really liked it. The narration was great, just the right voice for the job. My only regret is that this is the middle of the Harry Bosch series. The Narrows will spoil his book 'The Poet'. I liked the stories so much I am going to start from the beginning.
March 6, 2016
the box set is a collection of three books the narrows number 10 Echo Park number 12 the Overview number 13 the first the Narrows the plot was excellent delivering on the storyline marginal the second book Echo Park excellent plot better than average ending the overview minimalist plot but well written surprise ending
March 30, 2016
The narration was the best aspect of these books. Len Cariou is able to give personality to several voices extremely well. I also liked the addition of the sax music that played intermittently.
The writing is mediocre. This is not fine literature. We follow the characters and events in chronogical order.
The books are fine for light listening when no intellect is required.
The writing is mediocre. This is not fine literature. We follow the characters and events in chronogical order.
The books are fine for light listening when no intellect is required.
February 20, 2016
I really enjoyed these book, how they flowed and the continuation of the characters. Storylines were great and had you guessing who did it until the end. Harry Bosch always has the edge.
April 15, 2016
The first book was a 4 star. I couldn't make it through the second book. So that's why it has a 3 star rating.
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April 9, 2018Overall, pretty good. I finally got curious about what these would be like if I trotted to read them. I doubt think I'd like them as much. The kind of detail makes it seem more like a play. Plus, maybe it was just the narrator, but the female characters seemed flatter. The twists are worth it, though. There's always enough to guess, but the development makes it work.
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April 15, 2019It's the same a great Harry Bosch listen
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