The Black Ice (Harry Bosch Series #2)

The Black Ice

This is the second novel I have read by Michael Connelly (I plan to read all of his works in order). I will not talk a lot about plot because I feel like excellent crime novels such as this one should not be spoiled. All I will say is this, Connelly has a great style, themes, plot, and his famous character, Harry Bosch, is one of the greatest detectives in literature. I read this novel while I was watching the second and third seasons of my favorite TV show, The Wire, and I actually saw a couple of similarities in the plot and I thought that it would have been nice to see Michael write for the Wire along with his peers George Pelecanos, Richard Price, and Dennis Lehane. Connelly and the three authors I have just named are, in my opinion, the finest crime writers today and of all time (you cannot forget James Ellroy, Dashiell Hammett, and Raymond Chandler).

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Very good

This is one of my favourite books by Michael Connelly. It's hard to put down!

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

They can't ALL be great

A bad Michael Connelly novel is still a good book. Sandwiched between his first - THE BLACK ECHO and third - THE CONCRETE BLONDE, Connelly's second book is a bit of a let down. Bosch is a little more cantankerous, a little more rebellious, a little less loveable than in the rest of the series. While the story has some merit it wasn't the page-turner I have come to expect from Connelly. Characters were poorly developed and often did not interact in a pleasing way. For example, Harry's interaction with fellow law enforcement officers is often antagonistic for no good reason. And his relationship with women is less than noble. Those readers not already familiar with Harry may find him to be too caustic for their tastes. I did and I love Harry Bosch.
Neophyte Harry Bosch aficionados should look elsewhere. Almost all of the others in the series are more entertaining. And if you like Harry, you will probably like Connelly's non-Bosch books as well, especially those featuring Rachel Walling or Jack McEvoy. After you have read the rest, come back to THE BLACK ICE.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

The Bosch Series Picks Up Steam

Just recently started reading Connelly and the Bosch series. The Black Echo seemed to start out slow for me and gradually became quite a thrill ride to the very end. The Black Ice, however, grabs you from the beginning and does not let go. There is rich character development, including Det Bosch and others in the LAPD, a solid if not spectacular plot and unexpected developments throughout. This is one of those books that defines "page turner," as you get hooked and stay hooked.

Not too long ago I read a review that suggested The Black Ice was somewhat flat compared to books #1 (The Black Echo) and #3 (The Concrete Blonde) in the series. From my perspective, the ride started gradually out of the gate with The Black Echo and has steadily, and at times quickly, gathered a full head of steam. I'm jumping right into the Concrete Blonde because I can't wait to see where Connelly takes Bosch in the subsequent books.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Excellend read. Plot keeps you involved to the very end.

Michael Connelly continues the Harry Bosch series with this excellent story. A must read for detective fans. Harry is a brilliant detective with an uncanny ability to solve his cases.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

enjoyed the read

Great Read. Harry is a very interesting character. The book provides some understanding of police work, and a look at the problems that remained after the Viet Nam war.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Interesting read...keeps you till the end!

It was one of those books I couldn't put down. Stay up late to finish. It was worth it. I ordered the last books to my nook.

ANOTHER THRILLER! LOVE HARRY BOSCH!

Michael Connelly has done it again! Harry Bosch series are my favorite books to read!

Still stuck on Bosch!

The writing holds you and I am glad that I loaded the whole series before I started in on it!

...as good as Michael gets...

...as good as Michael gets...on to his next Harry Bosch book...while waiting for the next Haller book...

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

I would recommend this for a read

I thought this book was a good read.......although I liked other harry bosch books more interesting than the black ice.

Good Read

Good twist. Didn't see it coming. I'm addicted to Bosch.

Highly suggested! A great read if you like Harry & mystery!

I have enjoyed the Harry Bosch series from Connelly. I recommend the book if you enjoy twists & turns about police/scam artist or conspiracy novels. Looking forward to another Harry Bosch mystery.

Great Reading

I am hooked on Harry Bosch. As a law enforcement officer from 1969-2008 I can certainly place myself in Harry's shoes. Not that my career was as exciting as one chapter of any of the Bosch series. As in real life, things are not as they sometime seem and don't turn out the way you expect them to turn out. The person who killed the LAPD officer in the motel that appeared to be a suicide surprised me. That is only one surprise in this entertaining book. I am currently working on the 5th book in the series and only have 12 more to go.Problem is i cannot put them down once I start reading.

AWESOME

Good book. I love all of the books I have read in this series

Highly Recommended - can't wait to read book #3 in the series

I love the Harry Bosch series. I can't wait to read Book #3. I found The Black Ice hard to put down. I can't believe I am just discovering this series. Michael Connelly was great at twisting his story and his characters to keep me guessing what was coming next. The ending was totally unexpected.

PG49er

Enjoyed Harry Bosch! I will read more. Well developed characters and story. Fast read.

Recommended

Excellent read. Kept me wondering how Harry was going to juggle the DEA, Federales & local Policia . . . while avoiding getting canned by Internal Affairs. The story let me figure out just enough to read on and see exactly how the pieces would fit in the end.

THis is just okay

I found it slow moving and notto my liking Michael Connelly is not one of my favorite authors

Black Ice

Pretty good book but not my favorite Michael Connelv book.