When Michael Connelly began writing his first Harry Bosch novel, he could have had no idea of the cataclysmic events that would shape his series.

Though the plot gets a bit tangled, Connelly’s sophomore effort showcases once again his excellence in research and character.

The Black Echo won the Edgar Award for the best first novel in 1993. We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the landmark novel that launched the Bosch series.

Michael Connelly knew he wanted to be a novelist when he had a job interview with the Los Angeles Times in 1987. An article he read that day changed his life.

Today, we’re launching The Michael Connelly Project, a series of blogs analyzing America’s greatest crime writer.