Michael Connelly

Born July 21, 1956

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Nationality: United States · Writes fiction and nonfiction

Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards.

Books by Michael Connelly in order

Books by Michael Connelly in the order they were published, from The Black Echo (1992) to Desert Star (2022).

Series by Michael Connelly

If you like Michael Connelly

Robert CraisWrites Los Angeles crime fiction with a series detective, Elvis Cole, and a similar focus on the city and on investigation.
Ian RankinHis Inspector Rebus series is a long-running police procedural set in a single city, similar to the Bosch series.
James EllroyWrites darker, more stylized Los Angeles crime fiction set in the same era, with a strong sense of the city's history.
Michael HarveyWrites Chicago police procedural fiction with a series detective and a focus on institutional pressures.
Lee ChildWrites a long-running series with a single central character, Jack Reacher, and an emphasis on plot-driven investigations.
Dennis LehaneWrites crime fiction with urban settings and a focus on the emotional cost of violence on individuals and communities.

Cop Hater
Ed Mcbain
The first of the 87th Precinct novels, it is a true police procedural in which a team of detectives chases a cop killer. Its crisp, team-based investigation matches the methodical realism of your Connelly books.
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The New Centurions
Joseph Wambaugh
about 6 hours to read
Drawn from Wambaugh's years as a Los Angeles police officer, it follows rookies through the job's grind. Its unvarnished, street-level view of police work will appeal to fans of Bosch's world.
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The Monkey's Raincoat
Robert Crais
about 4 hours to read
A wisecracking but tough private eye, Elvis Cole, works the Los Angeles streets. Its fast, clean plotting and urban grit will appeal to readers who enjoy the Harry Bosch books.
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Mystic River
Dennis Lehane
about 8 hours to read
A slow-burning, character-driven crime novel about the lasting damage of old crimes. Its emotional weight and bleak, working-class atmosphere suit anyone who loves the darker side of Michael Connelly's work.
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