Michael Connelly Harry Bosch Series Books In Order

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Harry Bosch Books In Order

Detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch is a dedicated and relentless detective with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). A man of integrity, Bosch has an unwavering commitment to solving cases that often puts him at odds with his superiors and colleagues in pursuit of justice.

Readers frequently rave about Michael Connelly’s writing, which they describe as having incredible realism, complex plotting, and intriguing mysteries that always keep them glued to the page.

With Harry Bosch, Michael Connelly has also created an iconic modern detective, one that has become a fan favourite among readers. They get caught up in the life of Bosch, following him as he ages and matures. His development adds further depth to the series.

While each novel can be read as a standalone story, there are recurring characters and plotlines that span multiple books in the series, which is why many fans recommend reading the books in order.

Bosch also appears in several of Michael Connelly’s other series. He has “guest starred” in the Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller) series and currently co-stars in the Renee Ballard series.

1. The Black Echo

An LAPD homicide detective must choose between justice and vengeance as he teams up with the FBI in the first novel of the thrilling Harry Bosch series

2. The Black Ice

When an LAPD narcotics officer is found with a fatal bullet wound and a suicide note, Detective Harry Bosch follows a bloody trail of drug murders across the Mexico border.

3. The Concrete Blonde

The Dollmaker was the name of the serial killer who had stalked LA ruthlessly, leaving grisly calling cards on the faces of his female victims. Now with a single faultless shot, Detective Harry Bosch thinks

4. The Last Coyote

Suspended from his job with the LAPD, Harry Bosch must face the darkest parts of his past to track down his mother’s killer…even if it costs him his life.

5. Trunk Music

Back on the job after an involuntary leave of absence, LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch is ready for a challenge – but a murderous Las Vegas crime ring might prove to be more than he bargained for.

6. Angels Flight

LAPD detective Harry Bosch is trying to solve a high-profile lawyer’s murder. But first he must face the public’s suspicion…and his darkest fears.

7. A Darkness More Than Night

Harry Bosch meets an ex-FBI profiler in one of the most disturbing cases he has faced…

8. City of Bones

When a dog unearths evidence of a murder in the Hollywood Hills, Detective Harry Bosch must tackle a cold case that sparks memories he’s tried to forget.

9. Lost Light

In this New York Times bestseller, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch wants justice for a murdered production assistant — but without his police badge, can he take down a powerful and ruthless killer?

10. The Narrows

In the depths of the Nevada desert, FBI agent Rachel Walling and former LAPD Detective Harry Bosch must confront The Poet, a terrifying serial killer who leads them down a dark and twisted path.

11. The Closers

Detective Harry Bosch joins LA’s elite Open/Unsolved Unit to help piece together the mysterious death of a teenage girl.

12. Echo Park

Just as he’s on the verge of cracking an unsolved case, Detective Harry Bosch discovers an old clue that could have saved lives — and the guilt begins to haunt him.

13. The Overlook

In his first case since he left the LAPD’s Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences

14. Nine Dragons

After what seems like a routine murder investigation, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch finds himself in Hong Kong facing the highest-stakes case of his life: bringing his kidnapped daughter home.

15. The Drop

In his fierce search for a new case, Detective Harry Bosch discovers a killer hiding behind suspicious DNA evidence — and a political conspiracy that could destroy the Los Angeles Police Department.

16. The Black Box

In this superb thriller, Detective Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to the unsolved killing of a young female photographer during the 1992 L.A. riots

17. The Burning Room

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Detective Harry Bosch and his rookie partner investigate a cold case that gets very hot…very fast.

18. The Crossing

Detective Harry Bosch teams up with Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller to track down a killer who just might find them first

19. The Wrong Side of Goodbye

California’s newest private investigator, Harry Bosch, searches for a reclusive billionaire’s possible heir, a case with odd links to his own past, and volunteers to find a serial rapist

20. Two Kinds of Truth

Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch must clear his name, uncover a ring of prescription drug abuse, and outwit a clever killer before it’s too late.

21. Dark Sacred Night

Harry Bosch teams up with LAPD detective Renee Ballard to solve the murder of a young girl

22. The Night Fire

Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renee Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch’s mentor

23. The Dark Hours

LAPD detective Renee Ballard must join forces with Harry Bosch to find justice in a city scarred by fear and social unrest after a methodical killer strikes on New Year’s Eve

24. Desert Star

LAPD detective Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to hunt the brutal killer who is Bosch’s “white whale”—a man responsible for the murder of an entire family.

25. The Waiting

LAPD Detective Renee Ballard tracks a terrifying serial rapist whose trail has gone cold, with the help of the newest volunteer to the Open-Unsolved Unit: Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter.