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When a dog uncovers a bone in the Hollywood Hills on New Year's Day, Detective Harry Bosch realizes the find reveals a murder committed more than twenty years earlier. The case, a cold one that has haunted the city, stirs memories of his orphanage past and renews Bosch’s relentless pursuit of justice. A rookie officer joins the investigation, breathing fresh life into Bosch’s career, while the deeper dive into the decades‑old crime pulls them into unforeseen dangers. As the trail leads to explosive revelations, Bosch must wrestle with the weight of his past, the present stakes, and a city in turmoil, landing him at a moral crossroads.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Michael Connelly
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