Two Kinds of TruthTwo Kinds of Truth
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What it's about
Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch is working cold cases for the small San Fernando Police Department when two pharmacists are murdered in a drugstore robbery. The clues lead into the dangerous world of prescription drug abuse, while a case from Bosch's past threatens to destroy his reputation.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a gripping Bosch novel that also features his half-brother, Mickey Haller.
You'll love it if you liked
The Wrong Side of Goodbye
The Night Fire
The Law of InnocenceGood to know
It's a late Bosch book; it stands alone, but the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers79 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 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
- #77 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #419 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #810 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Two Kinds of Truth worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #810 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Two Kinds of Truth about?
Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch is working cold cases for the small San Fernando Police Department when two pharmacists are murdered in a drugstore robbery. The clues lead into the dangerous world of prescription drug abuse, while a case from Bosch's past threatens to destroy his reputation.
How long does it take to read Two Kinds of Truth?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Two Kinds of Truth?
If you liked it, try The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly, The Night Fire by Michael Connelly or The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly.