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The Narrows

A gripping tale of suspense and relentless pursuit

Michael Connelly author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:12th Mar '15

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In The Narrows, Harry Bosch faces off against The Poet, a killer with a dark connection to former FBI agent Rachel Walling.

In The Narrows, private investigator Harry Bosch finds himself facing a familiar and dangerous foe. The notorious killer, known as The Poet, has resurfaced after years of silence. This time, he is not just a ghost from the past; he has a chilling connection to former FBI agent Rachel Walling, who is now stuck in a lackluster job in South Dakota. When she receives a call that the killer has returned, it brings back nightmares she thought were long buried. The Poet has a sinister message for Rachel, and it’s clear he has not forgotten her.

Meanwhile, Harry Bosch, now navigating life as a private investigator and a new father in Las Vegas, is drawn back into a web of intrigue. A call from the widow of a deceased friend—who once worked on the case of The Poet—raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. With each clue, Bosch uncovers a deeper conspiracy that links his friend’s demise to the return of The Poet, suggesting that this case is more personal than he initially thought.

As Bosch delves deeper into the investigation, he realizes he is up against one of the most cunning and ruthless murderers he has ever encountered. The stakes are high, and the danger is real as he races against time to stop The Poet before he can enact his twisted plans. The Narrows is a gripping tale of suspense, intertwining the lives of those haunted by a killer’s past actions and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Top-class Connelly * IRELAND ON SUNDAY *
One of Connelly's best, with some speculation as to Harry's future plans in a lonely world. The good news is that the LAPD want him back on a short-term contract. Readers may want to join in the celebrations * LITERARY REVIEW *
Connelly is a crime writing genius * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
His methods of killing and eluding detection are infernally ingenious, adding an intellectual charge to the visceral kick of the hunt * NEW YORK TIMES *
While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but * ESQUIRE *
No one writes a better modern thriller than Michael Connelly * TIME OUT *

ISBN: 9781409157335

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm

Weight: 280g

400 pages