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The Drop

A Harry Bosch Novel

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The Drop

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Len Cariou
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Harry Bosch is facing the end of the line. He's been put on the DROP - Deferred Retirement Option Plan - and given three years before his retirement is enforced. Seeing the end of the mission coming, he's anxious for cases. He doesn't have to wait long.

First a cold case gets a DNA hit for a rape and murder which points the finger at a 29-year-old convicted rapist who was only eight at the time of the murder. Then a city councilman's son is found dead - fallen or pushed from a hotel window - and he insists on Bosch taking the case despite the two men's history of enmity. The cases are unrelated, but they twist around each other like the double helix of a DNA strand. One leads to the discovery of a killer operating in the city for as many as three decades; the other to a deep political conspiracy that reached back into the dark history of the police department.

©2011 Hieronymous, Inc (P)2011 Hachette Audio Inc Crime Thrillers Legal Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Another great Michael Connelly Book with lots of twists and turn that keep the listener interested. Don't miss it.

Classic Harry Bosch

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Another great Harry Bosch story just when you think you have it sorted it takes another turn and holds your interest all the way to the end!

Great story

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Would you listen to The Drop again? Why?

This is my first read from Audible, and i'm loving it! I'm hooked. Ive just checked other reads by this narrator, Len Cariou, as i love listening to him. He has the perfect pace, inflection, characterisation, and does an absolutely wonderful job. Thank you, Len.

What does Len Cariou bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He adds

Brilliant narration!

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Perhaps not his best story but on a par with many of his good novels of the genre

Another good tale from Connelly

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A classic Connelly and Bosch (2011), which I prefer to the more recent stories (2022).

A classic Connelly

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This book was totally spoiled by the narration. I will not listen to anything narrated by Len Cariou

Narration

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Drop to be better than the print version?

Not necessarily. Rankin's books tend to be complicated and sometimes referring back helps.

Have you listened to any of Len Cariou’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

He does an excellent Rebus

Any additional comments?

Rankin writes books that feel real. In this one I really felt authenticity of the small towns around Edinburgh.

Masterful Rankin

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My addiction to Michael Connelly's books has again been satiated. Mr Cariou's raspy narration at first irritated me but within a few chapters realised that he added to my enjoyment - a great combination.

Another gripping Harry Bosch saga

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What did you love best about The Drop?

great story line

What did you like best about this story?

well written and thought out - true to form

Which character – as performed by Len Cariou – was your favorite?

Harry

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when Harry tracked the real killer at his home

very compelling in a Harry Bosch way!

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Is Harry going to be retired? That would be quite pity. The story is interesting. As always, several turns, big finale.

Cold case

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