This is my favorite Bosch book so far (although I'm still waiting for Connelly to give us another classic like THE POET). This one starts right off at full blast and does not relent. Also, as a native Los Angelino, I can testify that Connelly really gets the flavor, the landmarks, the racial tensions, the city politics and the names of the restaurants right. I've even discovered a couple of cool places based on locations in his books. Brilliant premise, brilliant execution. Now Mike, go write another POET.