Nine Dragons (Harry Bosch, #14; Harry Bosch Universe, #21) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Jul 06, 2017 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook, 4000-books, group-read, 17000-in-2017, mystery-suspense-thriller

Harry's investigation of the murder of an Asian liquor store owner in Los Angeles leads him to Hong Kong in a race to save someone very dear to him.

While this wasn't one of my favorites, I still found it hard to stop listening to the story. There was a recklessness about Harry that I hadn't seen before and it had some devastating consequences. My instincts about the case ended up being dead on though I didn't get everything right. Len Cariou did an excellent job in narrating given the internati ...more

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Jun 24, 2017 Robin rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery, 2017

A new homicide case has Harry Bosch investigating the death of a Chinese man who owned a liquor store. It seems like a robbery gone wrong, but Harry's investigation points to a Chinese triad (gang) connection. When Harry and Detective Chu make an arrest in the case, Harry receives a video of his daughter, Maddie, who has been kidnapped in Hong Kong. Harry drops everything to go to Hong Kong and rescue his daughter from the hands of the triad.

Another entertaining Harry Bosch mystery from Michael ...more

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Jun 30, 2017 Lauren rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: kidnapping-hostage, cop-hero, police-procedural

Nine Dragons
3 Stars

While investigating a routine homicide with apparent ties to the Chinese Triads, Detective Harry Bosch finds the case hitting a little too close to home when he receives threats and his daughter, Maddie, is kidnapped in Hong Kong. Will Harry be able to find her in time?

Harry Bosch is definitely my favorite of all Connolly's protagonists. Nevertheless, his portrayal in this installment leaves much to be desired, and it might be that the series has passed its prime.

Harry's char ...more

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Mar 05, 2020 Meera rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 5000-books, mystery

Major events happen in this novel. I watch the series on Amazon so I was not surprised by what happened in this book even though it was still different. I'm still liking the series but I wish I could stop noticing how awkward the internal and external dialogues sometimes are. ...more

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Nov 18, 2019 Connie rated it it was amazing

I listened to this one and it was a fast moving story that took place in both the US and Hong Kong and it was a great listen. The narrator did a fantastic job and the characters were very interesting.

I had figured out who the killer was or who was responsible near the beginning, but I did have one little surprise at the end. It was interesting how Harry has no regard for police procedure unless it is his procedure.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next in the series. I am givi ...more

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Feb 26, 2018 Sandra Hoover rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: suspense, mystery-thriller, police-procedurals

4.5 stars - This story left me speechless and in a state of shock. I don't know what to say. Another good addition to the series seems inadequate. It is that, of course. But the things that occur in Nine Dragons left me reeling and wondering where in the world Harry Bosch's story goes from here. Connelly's mastery of plot, character, setting, police procedural, and human nature has never been more evident. He uses all to manipulate this story, leaving characters and readers in emotional turmoil. ...more

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Dec 11, 2013 Jamie Rose rated it liked it

[b] Finished [/b]

[b] Nine Dragons [/b] Michael Connelly

3 stars

I liked this in the end. The start was good, not so keen on the Hong-Kong part and got a bit bored, but this redeems itself at the end when Harry gets back to LA.

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