The Overlook, by Michael Connelly
By Peter on Jun 1, 2009 in Crime Books, Excellent book, Michael Connelly, bestseller, book review
The Overlook is the 13th Harry Bosch novel (after 2006’s Echo Park
The investigation concerns the murder of physicist Stanley Kent at a Mulholland Drive lookout (The Overlook). It seemingly a very professional hit. As it turns out, Kent worked at a hospital where some radioactive material has been stolen. And, the radioactive material in question is very suitable for making a dirty bomb. Thus, the case is one where national security is at stake. Consequently, FBI and Walling tries to take the case away from Harry Bosch. And, as we all know, Harry is extremely adverse to such overtures!
This is a fun and fast read, and an excellent police procedural, with an interesting murder case. And it is very suspenseful. The Overlook has Connelly’s trademark fast-paced action, plot twists, suspense, excellent character development, and spare, humorous writing. My biggest complaint is that it is a very short book, and that it ended way too fast. Another exciting and entertaining book by Connelly!
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