THE CROSSING Harry Bosch, Book 20

Narrator Titus Welliver's strong, deep voice carries the plot as Connelly's two great protagonists--L.A. homicide detective Harry Bosch (20 books) and L.A. criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller (6 books)--team up. Connelly displays his usual encyclopedic knowledge of California criminal procedure and Los Angeles geography in another gripping thriller. The villains are horrifying, the murders are kinky, and the courtroom scenes are beautifully rendered. Welliver's pace is consistent and easy to follow. He talks like a tough guy without being a caricature. He knows L.A. and has played Harry Bosch on TV (Amazon 2015)--the Cahuenga and La Cienega of L.A's streets pose no pronunciation problem for him. A solid performance. F.C. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2015]