The Dollmaker was the name of the serial killer who had stalked Los Angeles ruthlessly, leaving grisly calling cards on the faces of his female victims. Now with a single faultless shot, Detective Harry Bosch thinks he has ended the city's nightmare.
But the dead man's widow is suing Harry and the LAPD for killing the wrong man-- an accusation that rings terrifyingly true when a new victim is discovered with the Dollmaker's macabre signature.
So for the second time, Harry must hunt down a death-dealer who is very much alive, before he strikes again. It's a blood-tracked quest that will take Harry from the hard edges of the L.A. night to the last place he ever wanted to go-- the darkness of his own heart.
With The Concrete Blonde, Edgar Award-winning author Michael Connelly has hit a whole new level in his career, creating a breathtaking thriller that thrusts you into a blistering courtroom battle-- and a desperate search for a sadistic killer.
Cindy B. (scoobydo) from ROHRERSVILLE, MD wrote on 8/15/2008...
An enjoyable and worthwhile read.
Steven K. (sjk54) from ALPHARETTA, GA wrote on 6/28/2008...
A nice blend of courtroom and whodunit mystery. Plenty of twists - some of which you can see a mile away and some of which catch you by surprise.
3.5 stars out of 5
Ceylan G. (ceylang) from DALLAS, TX wrote on 7/28/2007...
My favorite Bosch novel so far! Harry Bosch is on trial for the murder of Norman Church, the serial killer nicknamed The Dollmaker. However, police discover a prostitute that was murdered in the same manner as those in The Dollmaker's case. Is there a copy cat on the loose or is the killer still on the loose?? Page turner!!!
Betcei B. (Pobbesmouse) from HUNTSVILLE, AL wrote on 5/1/2007...
Love Michael Connelly's style of writing.
Carley C. (Carley) from SAULSBURY, TN wrote on 2/22/2007...
Great book
Dana M. from MCKINLEYVILLE, CA wrote on 2/3/2007...
This is a great Detective Harry Bosch book. The Dollmaker was a ruthless serial killer and now there is a question as to who did all of the killings.
Barbara I. (Munro) from CHULA VISTA, CA wrote on 1/7/2007...
The called him the Dollmaker...The serial killer who stalked Los Angeles and left a grisly calling card on the faces of his female victims. WIth a single faultless short, Detective Harry Bosch thought he had ended the city's nightmare. Now, the dead man's widow is suing Harry for killing the wrong man - an accusation that rings terrifyingly true when a new victim is discovered with the Dollmaker's macabre signature.....
"Masterfully entertaining...Builds suspense surely and steadily, springing more than one or two surprises. Delivers on every level." Houston Chronicle
John F. from LAKE HARMONY, PA wrote on 12/7/2006...
I am just starting the Harry Bosch series. This is the third. Good read.
Steve K. (flint) from SANTA CLARITA, CA wrote on 11/8/2006...
Connelly's best novel -- 2nd to the Poet.
Shay K. (Reader-Is-Me) from WOODBRIDGE, VA wrote on 11/6/2006...