Ragtime Rarities: Complete Original Music for 63 Piano Rags Book

3.5 stars

When I'm feeling stressed I like to turn to a favorite author or series in order to take my mind off things. Harry Bosch is a dependable character in that you know he's always going to be in the middle of something and will be sure to piss more than a few people off. While this isn't my favorite of the five books I have read so far in the series, any Michael Connelly novel is miles above most others in the genre.

With issues in his professional life resolved, Harry is now back working as an LAPD homicide detective. His first case back appears to be a Mafia-style hit on a Hollywood producer. He follows a paper trail to Las Vegas and soon a person from the past reenters his life. Once again, this is a story that will not only have the drama of the actual case but also the problems Harry will face in his professional and personal life.

I really enjoyed the addition of Lt. Grace Billets and look forward to seeing her more in future books. I didn't particularly care for the blast from the past character that showed up in this one. Part of the reason might be because I started the series about 2.5 years ago and for the life of me can't remember her so therefore her reappearance in Harry's life did nothing for me. The police case itself was okay but I've enjoyed previous cases in the series more. Overall, a solid read and I look forward to continuing on with the series.