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The Black Ice
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
The "New York Times" bestselling author's second novel featuring LAPD Detective Harry Bosch is reissued for the first time in a decade. Harry investigates the case of a missing narcotics officer rumored to have been peddling a new drug called Black Ice. Martin's.
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Amie
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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Mehso-so

A complex mystery bogged down by mundane details making it slow-paced and boring.

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TheSpineView
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: Villain

Klou Perfect choice! 8mo
TheSpineView @Klou 👍📘 8mo
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Eggs
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Pickpick

The plot is so intricate, so clever, and the resolution so satisfying. There is nothing I do not like about this one. The title has a double meaning: the thin ice that is very dangerous bc it‘s hard to see on pavement; and the designer street drug. Both can be slippery slopes.

#Pantone2023
#SeriesLove2023
#MarchMadnessReadathon Day 29

TheSpineView Fantastic! 12mo
Eggs @TheSpineView Thank You 🙏🏻 12mo
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 12mo
Eggs @DieAReader 🤗🤩 12mo
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KathyWheeler
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Pickpick

This is the second book in the Bosch series. I like Harry better in the later books. In those, his moral code is more fleshed out. In these earlier ones, he‘s pretty much a lone wolf cop who thinks he‘s the only one in the department with a sense of justice. I still like him and the stories — this one took a twist near the end that I hadn‘t remembered. Up next as our road trip book is the 3rd one, The Concrete Blonde.

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Leftcoastzen
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“Everybody matters or nobody matters”. My choice for February, more a tribute to the series (so far , about to start book 10) #12Booksof2022 I love Bosch and his persistence in solving a case . He is always painfully aware that bureaucracy,power, & fame conspire against finding justice for the little guy or anyone else for that matter. Honorable mention:Crossroads by Franzen, though I couldn‘t quite give it the February pick.

Andrew65 Only read the first few but this one sticks out. 1y
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ImperfectCJ
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Pickpick

This is the first Connelly I've read with my eyes rather than listening to the audiobook, and I was mildly surprised that the feeling of watching a movie rather than reading a book is just as strong when I read as when I listen. I'm also mildly surprised that the convolutions of the plot don't hinder my enjoyment of this novel. There's one character I kind of hope shows up again as he just kind of dropped away, and I liked him.

Readerann I also enjoy audio AND reading these. I usually do a combination on each book. 2y
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Leftcoastzen
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Pickpick

So this is the 2nd of the Bosch series & it didn‘t disappoint.Bosch gets drawn into a case he isn‘t really assigned to, plays some hunches & even follows the trail to Mexico infuriating command. Twists & turns keep it an exciting read .Connelly does a great job making the LA area as big a character as the human ones.I think Concrete Blonde is next up .

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Airykah13
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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#FestivePhotoChallenge Day 4 Book and chill. Just starting this one and having a little hot chocolate with my whipped cream

#WinterGames2021

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swishandflick
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Pickpick

Another Bosch winner! Ya'll are gonna get tired of my glowing praise for this series, I can already tell 🙈

vivastory I'm not tired! I'm def going to be reading Connelly soon due to your glowing praise 3y
Eggs I love the Connelly books❣️ 3y
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Andrew65
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#Mexico Has to be the second book in the Harry Bosch series, much of this book takes place in Mexico. I re-read this book last week.
#BiblioMAYnia

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚🇲🇽 4y
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Andrew65
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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As we approach the final evening of #24B4Monday I am staring the second book in the Harry Bosch Series, this is a re-read for a Group Read.

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Andrew65
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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Schedule for The Black Ice Group Read we are doing on Librarything. Aiming to read through every book in the Harry Bosch Universe.

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks for the schedule. 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB It Crept up on me and suddenly realised it was today, been a busy week. (edited) 4y
EadieB @Andrew65 I knew it was coming from my list of group reads for April. No problem for me! 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB 😊👍 4y
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Bluebird
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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Sadly I‘m not doing a lot of reading these days, but still try to get in 1-2 books a month via audio. Hoping to increase that to three in April with the help of #deweysreadathon. I‘m listening to the first Harry Bosch mystery. ½ way done and really enjoying it. A gritty police procedural with good pacing. I hope you all are enjoying your readathon choices!

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Bookzombie
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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#StayHome24in48

With #audiocleaning earlier and then #audiopuzzling this evening, I managed to get in 11 hours and 29 minutes (my timer was counting down). #24in48 #readathon

I read a short story, 2 picture books and about 75% of an audio book.

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Bookzombie
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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#StayHome24in48

I‘m currently #audiocleaning and prepping for the week to the tagged book. Trying to adjust to my husband being home while I do this. 🤪

I have only completed about 5 hours for the #readathon so far.

Texreader Cute illustrations!! 4y
Bookzombie @Texreader Thanks! They are stickers in Pic Collage. 4y
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Bookzombie
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#StayHome24in48

The weather here is rainy and gloomy today. I‘m #audioprepping veggies so my husband can make chicken noodle soup for dinner tonight. We aren‘t sick. It‘s just for comfort. 😊 24in48 #readathon

DebinHawaii Perfect comfort food!🍲😋 4y
readordierachel I like your pink knife 🙂 4y
Bookzombie @DebinHawaii You are the soup expert on Litsy. 🙂 4y
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Bookzombie @readordierachel I know this is a weird statement but it‘s my favorite knife. 🙂 I have a purple one just like it that is serrated. 4y
readordierachel Ha! I don't think that's weird at all; makes perfect sense to me :) 4y
DebinHawaii Hah! 😊 4y
Reggie Mmmm comfort food, that‘s why I made green chile stew last night. 4y
Bookzombie @Reggie Yum! Friday nights we have wings. 🙂 4y
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Bookzombie
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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#StayHome24in48

I got a late start for the #readathon and only listened to a little bit of my current audiobook before starting the head nod. 💤 Goodnight, all. #24in48

Note: My timer is counting down.

emilyhaldi I was totally 🤯🤯🤯 until I saw you note at the end 😉🤣 4y
Bookzombie @emilyhaldi LOL! Yeah, I was worried about that. I probably should have just gone with how I normally track the time. 🙂 4y
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Lizwarnerpdx
Black Ice | Michael Connelly
Pickpick

2nd book in the Harry Bosch series. Entertaining story, liked following it through to the end. Looking forward to more.

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Andrew65
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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The borderline and crossing the borderline is a strong element in this book, and has Bosch crossing the borderline into Mexico. #Movember #Borderline

Cinfhen I think Mexico/US dispute has really trickled down into fiction. 4y
EadieB This is a very early Bosch book, I believe. 4y
Andrew65 @EadieB Book 2. 4y
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Traci1
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So I LOVE that I've only read the first two of the Bosch books because that means I have tons more to look forward to. This one was terrific.

Almost at 4 1/2 hours for #MayMakeup. Not too bad for the first day. And this book checked off 3 prompts for #MayScavengerHunt (300+ pages, someone dies, and part of a series). Now on to the newest Firefly book.

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jpellet
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Mehso-so

I have such a hard time with audiobooks!! The only time I listen to them is on long car rides. I think I would have liked this more if I had read it. Not giving up on Bosch yet!

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Coffeymuse
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Boss is out today so I've got Libby pulled up for a little sneaky reading 😉
Bosch is calling and I can't resist!
#libby

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Coffeymuse
Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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I left my husband two years ago and I remember being determined to put my tree up that year. To do Christmas and enjoy despite what else is going on. Love this!! #bosch

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TorieStorieS
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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Pickpick

Thanks to the sample included in the first book in the series, I just couldn‘t help myself by getting the sequel and starting to listen immediately! This continues the series nicely and I love the narration! Bosch looks into an apparent suicide while also looking into the titular new drug on the streets... Great for #audiocoloring - and #audiocleaning too!

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andrew61
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Friday night and as i have had loads of work reading this week i am finding relief in a good old crime novel and im enjoying the bosch journey. Im a bit distracted by the football and wife and dtr looking at prom dresses on line ( this is our third prom, I'm just glad this American tradition wasn't around when i was a teenager as i always picture either carrie or high school musical) Friday night ramblings!

saresmoore I loathe prom! Ugh! But best wishes that your daughter will find the perfect dress. 😬 I‘m sure it won‘t be horrifying or overtly musical. 6y
andrew61 @saresmoore they are still talking dresses. 3 daughters sara, is it any wonder i bury myself in books 😂 6y
saresmoore Not at all! 😂 My husband only has two and has taken quite a liking to comic books already. Happy Father‘s Day to you! 6y
andrew61 @saresmoore thanks and to your hubby as well ☺ 6y
Cathythoughts Every time I see someone reading a Michael Connelly I feel jealous... I can‘t seem to get the time for all the books 🙄. Enjoy ! Say hi to Bosch for me 6y
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ShookBelf
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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Friday #bookmail - the missing books I need for my Michael Connelly #reread. 30 novels standing by.

TrishB Great books 👍🏻 6y
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intothehallofbooks
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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There is more of the Harry Bosch that I love so much here: justice and what is right overrides rules most of the time, and he carries baggage from his past. Gahhh, I love his commitment to finding the truth. I didn‘t love this story quite as much as the first (And that probably isn‘t really fair, The Black Echo is AMAZING). Connelly writes so solidly.

I‘m moving ahead with the next installment and I‘m reading in order of the Bosch Universe.

Kaye How many books are in that series ? 6y
intothehallofbooks @Kaye There are around 20 in just the Bosch series. However I noticed that his other shorter series have interconnected characters with Harry Bosch when I read the descriptions of the series. So I decided to read all of his books in the order that he wrote them instead of by series. That makes it a little longer at something like 31 by the time the next book comes out. But I‘m enjoying them so much, I‘m excited about it. 🙈 6y
Kaye That‘s an author I have yet to try. I think he‘s really popular so maybe someday I‘ll get to him. What‘s the very first book called ? I don‘t like reading series out of order. 6y
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intothehallofbooks @Kaye Yay! The first is called The Black Echo. I‘m the same way about reading out of order! I hope you enjoy! 6y
MicheleinPhilly @kaye You should check out www.stopyourekillingme.com. You can find lists of series IN ORDER by author and character. It‘s a GREAT resource! 6y
Kaye Thank you for the title of book one. I‘ll look for it next time I go to the bookstore. 6y
Kaye Thanks @MicheleinPhilly Thats a good site to bookmark for future use. 🙂 6y
GatheringBooks just finished watching season 1 of the tv series adaptation - how does it compare? is it one book per season, or a combination of several novels? 6y
intothehallofbooks @GatheringBooks You know, I started the second season of the show last night! It‘s SO GOOD! At the end of the first book, in the newest edition, there was a note from Connelly that said the seasons aren‘t in the same order of the books. The first book is actually season three. It seems like they take a season to do a story arc? 6y
intothehallofbooks @GatheringBooks I wonder if there are little details in the episodes that are pulled from some of the books, but I‘m just not far enough into the reading to know. I LOVE the show but it‘s because I love book-Harry so much. 6y
GatheringBooks i have to find the first bosch book, stat!!! 6y
intothehallofbooks @MicheleinPhilly I really like that website! Thanks for sharing it. I search book order ALL THE TIME on my phone when I‘m at the library or bookstores 😂 6y
MicheleinPhilly @intothehallofbooks You‘re welcome! It comes in very handy! ☺️ 6y
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Cathythoughts
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#FierceFeb #NightInTheCity Harry Bosch ❤️:

....He loved the city most at night , the night hid many of the sorrows. It silenced the city, yet ......

I must get back to Michael Connelly & Bosch soon , I really miss reading these books. It‘s been too long. Must prioritize Bosch ❤️❤️❤️ some crime soon .....

batsy I enjoy crime and mysteries and haven't been reading much lately, too. I miss them 💕 Heard so much about Bosch here, must try! 6y
Cathythoughts @batsy I think you would like him 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 6y
RohitSawant Love Bosch! I've read some of the books out of order and have been meaning to start with The Black Echo and read chronologically. 6y
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Cathythoughts @rohit-sawant yes I‘ve read the first 5 & M Connelly had written about 20 (?) He really is an artist of a crime writer. 👍🏻❤️ (edited) 6y
Cinfhen That‘s perfect 🙌🏻💚 6y
TrishB Love these ❤️ 6y
Cathythoughts @TrishB ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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Richryan52
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In his second Harry Bosch novel, Michael Connelly has the detective involved in a case where an officer has committed suicide. However, things aren‘t always as they seem and suddenly Harry is seeing links between three cases that he thought were unrelated. His investigation takes him to Mexico where justice is more a commodity than an abstraction. There are plenty of twists and turns, and I‘m starting to realize that Bosch is always good company!

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MicheleinPhilly
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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I've been in a hardcore slump the past couple of weeks. Going back to Harry to hopefully shake it off. 🤞🏼

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MicheleinPhilly
The Black Ice | Michael Connelly
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My wife told me to do it. ❤️

vivastory Do you have one to keep you occupied until Sunday? 7y
MicheleinPhilly @vivastory One? More like 548. Yes, I recently counted. 😬 7y
vivastory 😂 I should count, but ignorance is bliss. 7y
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LauraBrook Excellent! 7y
Cathythoughts 😊 enjoy 7y
Buddys_Momma So glad that Amazon delivers on Sundays!!! I absolutely love stalking the tracking details 😁 7y
LauraBeth 👏👏 7y
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Minervasbutler
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Good solid procedural and Harry is a great creation