Two Kinds of Truth

Harry Bosch, now working as a volunteer detective for the San Fernando Police Department, finds himself simultaneously pulled into two complex investigations. The first case involves a deadly pharmacy operation, while the second resurrects questions about one of his old cases from his LAPD days. The two investigations force Bosch to navigate between the gritty streets of present-day Los Angeles and the shadows of his past career. As he works to uncover the truth in both cases, he must confront dangerous criminals while also defending his own reputation and integrity as a detective. The parallel investigations in Two Kinds of Truth showcase the evolving world of crime in Los Angeles, from street-level drug operations to the complexities of the criminal justice system. The novel examines the nature of truth itself - both in the justice system and in the personal choices that shape a life in law enforcement.

Readers report that this Bosch installment maintains the series' momentum even in its 20th book. The dual storyline structure - combining an old death row case with a prescription drug fraud investigation - kept readers engaged, though some noted it felt like two separate novellas merged together. Readers appreciated: - The detailed research into prescription drug fraud operations - Bosch's return to active police work after previous retirement - The interactions between Bosch and his half-brother Mickey Haller Common criticisms: - Too much time spent explaining pharmaceutical industry details - The two plot threads never fully connect - Some procedural details feel repetitive for long-time series readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (32,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (4,800+ ratings) Multiple readers noted this works well as a standalone novel, with one Amazon reviewer stating "You can jump right in even if you haven't read previous Bosch books."

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🔍 Prescription drug trafficking, the subject of one plotline, causes over 100,000 deaths annually in the United States, making it deadlier than gun violence. 📚 "Two Kinds of Truth" (2017) is the 20th novel in the Harry Bosch series, which began in 1992 with "The Black Echo." 👮 Michael Connelly drew from his experience as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times to create authentic police procedural details in his novels. 🎬 The book's protagonist, Harry Bosch, inspired the Amazon Prime series "Bosch" starring Titus Welliver, which ran for seven successful seasons. 🏆 This novel reached #2 on The New York Times Best Seller list and sold over 500,000 copies in its first year of publication.