Connelly Unique Box Set Author:Michael Connelly Harry Bosch Background: Born in 1950 in Los Angeles to Marjorie Phillips Lowe. He was named Hieronymus Bosch after the 15th century Dutch artist and nicknamed "Harry." He became an orphan at 11 when his mother, a prostitute, was murdered. He grew up living in a youth hall and foster homes. He joined the army and did two tours in Vietna... more »m. Harry returned to Los Angeles and joined the LAPD in 1972. He became a detective after five years in patrol.« less