The Wrong Side of Goodbye (Harry Bosch, #19; Harry Bosch Universe, #29)

by Michael Connelly

“Can you see what he’s doing?” Bosch asked. “Is Bella in the truck?” Valdez shook his head. Bosch didn’t know if that was no to both questions or just the first. Suddenly there was a loud chirping sound coming from the chief and he quickly grabbed the phone off his belt and killed the sound. Of course, it was too late. “Hold it right there!” The voice boomed from the front yard. It was Dockweiler. “Don’t fucking move!” Bosch was behind Valdez and could not see Dockweiler. He stayed tight against the side of the house, knowing that if Dockweiler thought there was only one prowler then Bosch might be able to do something here. “I’ve got a gun and I’m a qualified marksman,” Dockweiler yelled. “Step out and let me see your hands.” Now the beam of a flashlight hit the corner of the house and Valdez was lit up like a target. Valdez saw what Bosch couldn’t see but knew was most likely the gun Dockweiler was threatening to use. Valdez raised his hands and stepped out into the light. It was a brave move and Bosch knew it was to draw Dockweiler’s attention away from