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weaselweader's review
4.0
“When constabulary duty’s to be done … “
Until such time as Michael Connelly publishes a novel that might suggest that Harry Bosch has jumped the shark (and he certainly hasn’t done it yet in a thus far brilliant career), I’ll buy and read anything that has his name on it. This time he’s both a contributor to and the editor of an anthology of short stories about police and the people that they seek to hunt down and put away.
Nineteen vignettes from a collection of authors (aside from Connelly himself) that included such luminaries as T Jefferson Parker, Laurie R King, Peter Robinson and Alafair Burke was pretty much assured of being a winner and it didn’t disappoint. Admittedly, a couple of near misses went a little wide of the bull’s eye but not a single one of them could be called disappointing. Lest anyone be misled as to the nature of the stories because of Connelly’s reputation, potential readers should be cautioned that there isn’t a single entry in the collection that might be called a suspense or psychological thriller. Still ... be assured that every single one of them, despite their more laid back cerebral story-telling style, was enjoyable.
Definitely recommended.
Paul Weiss
Until such time as Michael Connelly publishes a novel that might suggest that Harry Bosch has jumped the shark (and he certainly hasn’t done it yet in a thus far brilliant career), I’ll buy and read anything that has his name on it. This time he’s both a contributor to and the editor of an anthology of short stories about police and the people that they seek to hunt down and put away.
Nineteen vignettes from a collection of authors (aside from Connelly himself) that included such luminaries as T Jefferson Parker, Laurie R King, Peter Robinson and Alafair Burke was pretty much assured of being a winner and it didn’t disappoint. Admittedly, a couple of near misses went a little wide of the bull’s eye but not a single one of them could be called disappointing. Lest anyone be misled as to the nature of the stories because of Connelly’s reputation, potential readers should be cautioned that there isn’t a single entry in the collection that might be called a suspense or psychological thriller. Still ... be assured that every single one of them, despite their more laid back cerebral story-telling style, was enjoyable.
Definitely recommended.
Paul Weiss
12140holmes's review
4.0
A very good selection of short stories. Having been in law enforcement I could relate to some of the stories.
anndeehi's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Murder, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Child abuse, and Sexism
lpg's review
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Good choice for mystery lovers who enjoy forays into anthologies of short stories, and, also a good introduction to mystery fiction for anyone who has not yet gotten into the pool. Excellent choices of authors - nice mix of the very well established and some up and coming talent.
I find collections of short stories are great books when flying, or just before bed when I need to shut down.
I find collections of short stories are great books when flying, or just before bed when I need to shut down.
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