The Black BoxThe Black Box
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What it's about
Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to an unsolved case from 1992: the killing of a young photographer during the Los Angeles riots. Bosch had first investigated it, before it was handed off and forgotten, and now, twenty years later, he's determined to solve it.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a classic cold-case Bosch novel.
You'll love it if you liked
The Burning Room
The Drop
The Wrong Side of GoodbyeGood to know
It stands alone, though the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers52 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller48 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #239 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #830 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1541 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Black Box worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,541 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Black Box about?
Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to an unsolved case from 1992: the killing of a young photographer during the Los Angeles riots. Bosch had first investigated it, before it was handed off and forgotten, and now, twenty years later, he's determined to solve it.
How long does it take to read The Black Box?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Black Box?
If you liked it, try The Burning Room by Michael Connelly, The Drop by Michael Connelly or The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly.