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Angels Flight
by Michael Connelly
In [b:Angels Flight|32502|Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #7)|Michael Connelly|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440615586l/32502._SY75_.jpg|2449470], Bosch unravels the murder of a famous lawyer who was about to put up a case against a case against LAPD-detectives for police brutality against a black suspect. Even before Bosch and his team enter the crime scene the authorities make it clear that this is not a normal case but one that is politically charged due to the victim's occupation. The involvement of the IAD and FBI further contribute to the case's severity. There are numerousu parallels to Rodney King and the riots of 1992. Connelly does a good job in creating a suspenseful atmosphere and the racial relations between LA communities and the LAPD leave an impression on all interactions. The fear of a new riot is imminent.
Bosch and his team spend the first half of the book to investigate the victim and his surroundings. This is standard police procedure. The novel gathers pace when Bosch takes up another case linked to the one he is working on and the backgrounds are illuminated more. Eventually, more bodies pile up. In addition to the sensitive topic of racism and police brutality, Bosch and his team reveal another precarious crime.
For me, the first three quarters of the book were the most entertaining. I would have given 5 stars without even thinking about it. Yet, somehow the end left a bitter taste in my mouth. Despite the many characters working as lawyers, detectives, investigators dedicating their careers and giving their lives to justice, few crimes committed in [b:Angels Flight|32502|Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #7)|Michael Connelly|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440615586l/32502._SY75_.jpg|2449470] are actually brought to trial.
Aside from the end, I always have a good time reading Connelly while drinking a whiskey and listening to jazz in the background.
Bosch and his team spend the first half of the book to investigate the victim and his surroundings. This is standard police procedure. The novel gathers pace when Bosch takes up another case linked to the one he is working on and the backgrounds are illuminated more. Eventually, more bodies pile up. In addition to the sensitive topic of racism and police brutality, Bosch and his team reveal another precarious crime.
For me, the first three quarters of the book were the most entertaining. I would have given 5 stars without even thinking about it. Yet, somehow the end left a bitter taste in my mouth. Despite the many characters working as lawyers, detectives, investigators dedicating their careers and giving their lives to justice, few crimes committed in [b:Angels Flight|32502|Angels Flight (Harry Bosch, #6; Harry Bosch Universe, #7)|Michael Connelly|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1440615586l/32502._SY75_.jpg|2449470] are actually brought to trial.
Aside from the end, I always have a good time reading Connelly while drinking a whiskey and listening to jazz in the background.