
Stephanie S. (
punkinema) wrote on 1/8/2008...
This is a sequel to The Poet - a must read after you have read The Poet. Fast-paced and lots of great police/FBI investigation work and you'll not be able to put the book down until it is finished.
Wonderful series. But be sure and read The Poet first.

Carol C. (
cnmor) wrote on 8/15/2006...
I have always been a fan of the Harry Bosch series. This one mentions a lot of places near my home so it made it even more special.
Great story as usual from Connelly.
With a writer of Connelly’s popularity, particularly one that works with a regular cast of characters, mixed reviews are to be expected. Each successive book opens the possibility of a narrative letdown. Part of Connelly’s decision to collate a few of his most enduring characters into The Narrows was to address concerns many fans had with the ending of The Poet. Though it strikes a few critics as a risky move that doesn’t bear repeating, the general consensus is that Connelly pulls the sequel off. Some reviewers disagree about whether the back-story is ample enough for the uninitiated. But whether The Narrows is his best or his worst work, its has elements of both, and plenty of the subtle characterization and gripping storyline that fans have come to expect from Connelly.
THE NARROWS by Michael Connelly: In this sequel to The Poet (1996) retired LAPD Detective Harry Bosch begins to suspect that the notorious serial killer The Poet, presumed dead, may be the culprit in the death of ex-FBI profiler Terry McCalab. As he digs deeper, Bosch meets and eventually joins forces with FBI agent Rachel Walling, who went up against The Poet the first time around. The interactions between Bosch, Walling and The Poet make this a delightfully twisty addition to the Bosch legacy.
another Harry Bosch book. This time an F.B.I. friend has died. The guys wife asks Harry to find out what happened to him. In doing so Harry is thrown into the middle of an F.B.I. investigation, and narrowly escapes with his life.

Lisa C. (
chiwiz) wrote on 3/4/2006...
Another great addition to the Harry Bosch series. Connelly's books are all fabulous. This one is good but a little tired compared to previous books.
Connelly just gets better and better ... I liked this one about the return of "The Poet" a lot!