Part of Harry Bosch, book 11
First published 2006
Harry Bosch rejoins the LAPD with one purpose: closing cold cases. His first assignment lands a sixteen-year-old girl's murder from 1988 on his desk. The victim vanished from home and died from a gunshot to the chest. Initial investigators suspected suicide, but evidence pointed toward homicide. No arrests followed the investigation. Now DNA evidence breathes new life into the case. Bosch discovers the girl's death destroyed multiple lives and left behind intense grief and anger. His investigation uncovers betrayal and malice at every turn. The detective faces growing opposition from within his own department as he digs deeper. Former adversaries work against him. Bosch begins questioning whether this assignment was designed to end his career. Each revelation brings resistance from fellow officers. The case forces him to confront whether uncovering truth will heal old injuries or create fresh wounds.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: detective-story, investigation, redemption
Setting: LAPD, Los Angeles
Period: 1988, Present Day
432 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: death, violence