General Information
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 Title: ...................... The Overlook               
 Author: ..................... Michael Connelly               
 Read By: . .................. Len Cariou             
 Copyright: ..................             
 Audiobook Copyright: ........   
 Genre: ...................... Mystery              
 Publisher: . ................            
 Series Name: ................ Harry Bosch          
 Position in Series: ......... 13   
 Abridged: ................... Unknown             

Original Media Information
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 Source: ..................... Digital Download ( date )
 Condition: .................. Excellent            

File Information
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 Number of MP3s: ............. 5       
 Total Duration: ............. 6 hrs approx   
 Total MP3 Size: .............        
 Parity Archive: ............. Par2 files @ 15%       
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 Encoded At: ................. 64kbps           
 ID3 Tags: ...................              

Book Description
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This short novel began life as a 16-part serial in the New York Times. Despite being expanded somewhat for book publication, the story's roots as a plot-driven serial remain visible: readers familiar with Connelly's celebrated Harry Bosch series--And what hard-boiled fiction fan isn't?--will notice less character development and less psychological texture here than in any of the full-length Bosch novels, but that isn't to say the story doesn't pack a wallop. In the wake of the controversial events at the conclusion of Echo Park (2006), Bosch has a new assignment, with LAPD's Homicide Special Unit. He lands his first case when a body is found on the overlook near Mulholland Drive. The victim, Dr. Stanley Kent, turns out to have had access to radioactive materials stored at hospitals throughout L.A. As the clues point toward a terrorist plot, Bosch must contend with various crime-fighting bureaucracies, including the FBI and Homeland Security. Bosch reacts to bureaucratic interference (even from former lover and FBI agent Rachel Walling) like the body reacts to radiation, so the sparks begin to fly immediately. Unlike other Bosch novels, which effortlessly mix action with the hero's inner struggles, this one unfolds like an episode of 24, pounding its way relentlessly to a surprising conclusion. Treat The Overlook like a tasty hors d'oeuvre: down it in one quick gulp, and look forward to the next Bosch entree. 