The Concrete Blonde: Harry Bosch Series, Book 3 by Michael Connelly
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Summary
The Dollmaker was the name of the serial killer who had stalked Los Angeles ruthlessly, leaving grisly calling cards on the faces of his victims. Now, with a single faultless shot, Harry Bosch thinks he has ended the city's nightmare. But the dead man's widow is suing Harry and the LAPD for killing the wrong man - an accusation that rings terrifyingly true when a new victim is discovered with the Dollmaker's macabre signature. So, for the second time, Harry must hunt down a death-dealer who is very much alive, before he strikes again. It's a blood-tracked quest that will take Harry from the hard edges of the L.A. night to the last place he ever wanted to go - the darkness of his own heart.
The narration in this book is absolutely awful! I've only listened for two hours and I'm already fed up with all the breathing, grunting, smacking, and swallowing noises that come through in the narration. It feels like half of it is the narrator attempting to give each character a distinct voice, but the other half is just him narrating normally! It's as if someone is sitting right next to you, constantly making annoying lip-smacking sounds, heavy breathing, grunting, and audibly swallowing. To be honest, I'm not sure if I'll even bother finishing this book.
The story is decent...maybe a bit too long, but that's typical of Connelly. It's not exactly a thrilling, suspenseful whodunit, but it's alright if you're stuck on a long car ride. However, what really let me down with this audiobook was the narrator. He portrayed each character as if they had a excessive saliva issue, constantly swallowing loudly before speaking. It was distracting and turned into an ongoing joke between my husband and me while we listened to it in the car!
I've gone through all the Harry Bosch books and now I'm diving back in. This book is fantastic, it really keeps you on your toes right until the very last moment. It's perfect to accompany the rest of the series or as a standalone read. Strongly recommend!
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