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A review by carolpk
The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly
4.0
Moving right along in my goal to read all theHarry Bosch Series, I was pleased how smoothly Connelly transitioned from The Concrete Blond to The Last Coyote. Even though it's a year later Connelly easily catches us up on what's been happening with our guy.
Harry's relationship with Sylvia is over, he's on leave, going to Chinatown (a department psychologist) and is hoping to get back to active duty soon. Harry observes much about himself. I think he's a bit worried about the aging process. He's got a good head of hair, curly still though it is turning gray; not so his mustache. He remains on the slim side but he has to watch his diet more. He's drinking more and enjoying it less. Did I realize Bosch is left-handed? He continues to wear his gladiator tie and 187 penal code tie-tack, little details that are comforting. The major bad news is that his house in the hills has been destroyed by an earthquake and he's dodging inspectors who would condemn the place even as he tries to rebuild.
With time on his hands Bosch decides to investigate the murder of his mother, Marjorie Phillips Lowe - who was killed 35 years ago. I don't think Harry can move on with his life or feel whole without knowing the how, who and why. This is good for the reader as we want to know too.
Once again Connelly gives us a good mystery fleshed out by the continuation of strong characters. Music and art remain an important part of Harry's life and the streets of LA are becoming more and more familiar with each book.
The coyote, even if not the last, appears and disappears and becomes a symbolic tool throughout the story and one that Harry connects with. Ready to start #5.
Harry's relationship with Sylvia is over, he's on leave, going to Chinatown (a department psychologist) and is hoping to get back to active duty soon. Harry observes much about himself. I think he's a bit worried about the aging process. He's got a good head of hair, curly still though it is turning gray; not so his mustache. He remains on the slim side but he has to watch his diet more. He's drinking more and enjoying it less. Did I realize Bosch is left-handed? He continues to wear his gladiator tie and 187 penal code tie-tack, little details that are comforting. The major bad news is that his house in the hills has been destroyed by an earthquake and he's dodging inspectors who would condemn the place even as he tries to rebuild.
With time on his hands Bosch decides to investigate the murder of his mother, Marjorie Phillips Lowe - who was killed 35 years ago. I don't think Harry can move on with his life or feel whole without knowing the how, who and why. This is good for the reader as we want to know too.
Once again Connelly gives us a good mystery fleshed out by the continuation of strong characters. Music and art remain an important part of Harry's life and the streets of LA are becoming more and more familiar with each book.
The coyote, even if not the last, appears and disappears and becomes a symbolic tool throughout the story and one that Harry connects with. Ready to start #5.