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A review by beth_books_123
A Darkness More Than Night by Michael Connelly
2.0
A disappointing crossover - 2*
This crossover is mainly narrated from Terry McCaleb which I didn't particularly enjoy as I prefer Harry Bosch's character.
Another thing that irritated me was this novel again followed the cliché that the detective (or ex-FBI analyst) investigating it is clearly related to it and so must be the murderer - wrong every time. This has happened three times as a reader of Michael Connelly's work and it is not impressing AT ALL.
The first time was during the Dollmaker case and yes I was surprised in this one as it was the first time this plot device was used. It worked appropriately and effectively; I was shocked that anyone would think that Harry Bosch of all people could kill someone intentionally. I found it interesting and very engaging that this could possibly happen.
The second time was in 'Blood Work' when Terry McCaleb was accused of murdering the victim for her heart. This is someone who is supposed to have a prestigious reputation yet the first sign of suspicion, everyone believes it is him. If he is so esteemed and prestigious as Connelly makes him out to be then surely he could shrug off this accusation or the detectives would do their job and look at both sides of the coin.
The third time was in this particular novel that I'm currently reading. When I was reading it, I thought not again. Connelly can't possibly be using this plot device again to create suspense. I've read the Harry Bosch series so far and I'd previously assumed he didn't need that as he could write clear and exciting plot lines - where has it all gone wrong?
Now I will continue reading this series praying that Harry Bosch and (of course) Michael Connelly will redeem themselves. If I read another one of his novels and this plot device is used AGAIN then I'm going to give up because it will have been the fourth time and it will be absolutely ridiculous!
So disappointed!!!
This crossover is mainly narrated from Terry McCaleb which I didn't particularly enjoy as I prefer Harry Bosch's character.
Another thing that irritated me was this novel again followed the cliché that the detective (or ex-FBI analyst) investigating it is clearly related to it and so must be the murderer - wrong every time. This has happened three times as a reader of Michael Connelly's work and it is not impressing AT ALL.
The first time was during the Dollmaker case and yes I was surprised in this one as it was the first time this plot device was used. It worked appropriately and effectively; I was shocked that anyone would think that Harry Bosch of all people could kill someone intentionally. I found it interesting and very engaging that this could possibly happen.
The second time was in 'Blood Work' when Terry McCaleb was accused of murdering the victim for her heart. This is someone who is supposed to have a prestigious reputation yet the first sign of suspicion, everyone believes it is him. If he is so esteemed and prestigious as Connelly makes him out to be then surely he could shrug off this accusation or the detectives would do their job and look at both sides of the coin.
The third time was in this particular novel that I'm currently reading. When I was reading it, I thought not again. Connelly can't possibly be using this plot device again to create suspense. I've read the Harry Bosch series so far and I'd previously assumed he didn't need that as he could write clear and exciting plot lines - where has it all gone wrong?
Now I will continue reading this series praying that Harry Bosch and (of course) Michael Connelly will redeem themselves. If I read another one of his novels and this plot device is used AGAIN then I'm going to give up because it will have been the fourth time and it will be absolutely ridiculous!
So disappointed!!!