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Fact File
| Name:
Michael Connelly
Current Home:
Sarasota, Florida
Date of Birth:
July 21, 1956
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| | Education:
B.A. in Journalism, University of Florida, 1980
Awards:
Edgar Award for Best First Novel for The Black Echo
Michael Connelly's official web site
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The Best Book to Read First
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The Black Echo, Author:
Michael Connelly.]()
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| | The Black Echo
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Michael Connelly
Connelly won the Edgar award for Best First Novel for his debut introducing L.A. cop Hieronymous “Harry” Bosch -- a detective with a decidedly dark side. A former LAPD hero demoted from the homicide desk to the bumbling Beverly Hills squad, Harry kicks off Connelly’s gritty, gutsy series as he investigates the suspicious death of a fellow Vietnam vet.
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Connelly Confidential
| The city of Los Angeles has always been the scene of Connelly's best-loved books; now, in a special limited-edition DVD, Connelly himself provides an insider's look at the places that give his stories and characters their soul. A must-have for any Connelly Fan, Blue Neon Night brings Connelly's L.A. to vivid life -- and explores the writer's relationship with the setting that inspires him. Special extras include book summaries and excerpts, an inside look at The Narrows, and Connelly's thoughts on the music mentioned in his novels.
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Reading Recommendations
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The Long Goodbye, Author:
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| | The Long Goodbye
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Raymond Chandler
In our exclusive interview, we asked Connelly about some of his favorite books. Of Raymond Chandler's classic crime novel, he reflects, "The book’s evocation of Los Angeles and the social commentary on the city inspired me to become a writer."
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Red Dragon, Author:
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Thomas Harris
Connelly also mentioned Thomas Harris's Red Dragon as a best-loved book. Read our interview to learn about more of his all-time favorite writers and reads, including:
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