I really, really, really (spellcheck keeps telling me to fix that but it's true) - enjoy Michael Connelly's writing. I've read everything he's written and enjoy the books featuring some of his other characters, but Detective Harry Bosch is my hands down favourite. Bosch is back in Nine Dragons.
Harry is called to investigate a shooting at a liquor store in a rough L.A. neighbourhood. The case seems to have gang overtones, so a detective from the Asian Gang Unit is brought in to help. The case is bigger than just south L.A. though with tendrils reaching to the triads in Hong Kong. Hong Kong.....where his daughter lives.
Harry has always operated at the far end of the law, doing what he sees as right and pursuing justice on his terms. His single minded pursuit of justice has, for the most part, worked well for him in the past. But things change with this case. It's gotten personal for one thing. And that may be clouding his judgement. His current partner is no help, he doesn't know if he can trust the gang detective, he doesn't understand the language or customs and he's going way too fast. Mistakes could be very costly.
Harry has always been a flawed character, but in this latest book, we get to see a different side of Harry. One that isn't always sure of himself and a bit more of his personal life. There is a shift in his focus and priorities. It's great that Connelly continues to grow and change Harry, that he isn't a stagnant character, repeatedly doing the same thing.
Break neck action, an intricate plot and some great twists in the ending all add up to an unputdownable read. Really, really, really.
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Want a visual of Nine Dragons? Check out this video!
And thanks to the generosity of Miriam and the Hachette Book Group, I have FIVE! copies of Nine Dragons to giveaway. To be entered, let me know if you've read any of Connelly's books before. Open to both US and Canada, no po boxes please. Closes Wednesday Nov 18th at 6 pm EST. Good luck and check the sidebar for ongoing giveaways!
The other stop on the tour today is at Bookjourney.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Nine Dragons - Michael Connelly - Review and Giveaway
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This book is a great win, count me
in for this giveaway.
I follow by google reader.
cenya2 at hotmail dot com
I haven't read any of his books...yet!
I follow
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
Yes, I have read some of his earlier books and he is a great author, wonderful thrillers, always keeps you guessing, can't wait to read this one!!
rebecca dot cox at charter dot net
I haven't yet read anything by Mr. Connelly, but a good friend keeps recommending his books. I love to win this novel.
lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com
I haven't read any Micheal Connelly books.
chey127 at hotmail dot com
I have not read any of Michael Connolly's books yet. Though I think Nine Dragons is a great place to start! ;-)
Thank you for the entry.
freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca
I love reading thrillers but hadn't read any of his before, so looking forward to reading this book, especially since I was born in Hong Kong!
Thanks for the link. It was an enjoyable read wasnt it? I know for me it really hit the spot for what I was wanting to read...
I have a whole pile of his books here, but I haven't gotten the change to read them yet.
jennsicurella at verizon dot net
I have not read any of his books. I would love to give this one to mr brother!
I have read The Closers and enjoyed it
dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com
yes i have and find them very spell binding minsthins at optonline dot net
Can't remember reading any, but I'd like to!
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
need to line up some winter reading,,thx for contest...
thehighflyer3(at)hotmail(dot)com
enter me plz!!
haleymathiot at yahoo dot com
i'm a follower
No need to enter me. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.
I'm reading the Scrarecrow now but that's the first one I've read of his.
I follow
and I subscribe
Clenna at aol dot com
I have not had a chance to read Connelly's books yet, but a couple are on my list to read.
jasmyn9[at]hotmail[dot]com
Scarecrow was riveting!
Please count me in, I follow!
delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com
I highly recommend The Scarecrow. Fantastic read.
I've never read any of his books before.
simplystacieblog at gmail dot com
I haven't read any of his books (yet!).
karen k
kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've read Michael Connelly's books and would LOVE tor ead this new one :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org
WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS FOR MY SON
jan816@aol.com
Love to win these! Love Michael Connelly!
I don't know if I have read all of this author's books, but I have read every one of them I could find. He has always been a favorite.
I love to read thrillers and I would love to win
I have read all of his books,except this one. I love Micheal Connelly, always a goodread
I've read quite a few of them.
Connelly is one of my favorite mystery writers.
ptjob111333@yahoo.com
joe h
great author
Just finished the Closers, he is a great writer, thanks
I read him whenever I can. I love his books.
i am looking forward to reading this book-
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
Looks like a great story
This book looks SO good. Thanks for the giveaway.
s.mickelson at gmail dot com
Yes I have read many Michael Connelly books. Most recently I read The Scarecrow.
abfantom at yahoo dot com
It's been awhile since I have read any of his books. I think the last thing I read by him was the Terry McCaleb series.
I haven't read anything by this author, but would love to! : )
Suko95(at)gmail(dot)com
Readers who like historical romance, please visit my blog for a book giveaway!
i haven't but i would like to soon mverno@roadrunner.com
I love his books!
I haven't read any of them yet. This sounds like a good one! Thanks for the great giveaway!
cathyandharold at gmail dot com
I do not think I have read any of his books yet con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
Haven't read one of his books yet. But, I want to.
cav1129@gmail.com
Shawna L
weloveourdogs@juno.com
I have not read any before but I hope to soon!! Thanks for this chance to win this book!!!
I check Michael Connelly books out at the library as soon as they become available. I liked his book Scarecrow.
I just finished a re-read of "Void Moon". It is one of those that you just cannot put down before you finish it.
I have not read any of his books before, but I know he is a great writer. walkerd@primus.ca
I haven't read any of his books but it sounds interesting, thanks.
I haven't read any of his books yet but I have heard that he is a great author! I would love to win a copy of this book. It would be a good way for me to start reading Michael Connelly books.
Cindy
Socmom213ATaolDOTcom
Sounds good! thanks!
dcf_beth at verizon dot net
Always a great read - count me in!
i have not read any of his books but would love to..thanks
flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
very good author
I've probably read almost all of the Harry Bosch series. I might have missed some of the early ones. He's one of my favorite detective characters!
I've read all of the Harry Bosch series and I've read the Poet.
Michael Connelly is one of my favorite authors!
kathydetweiler@gmail.com
i've not read any of connelly's books, would love to give this a shot
I haven't read any of Connelly's book yet. I'd like to!
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
I will admit that I did not read your review! I am getting ready to read this book and did not want any spoilers.
Thanks for linking up!
-CYM
Great review!
I haven't read any of his books yet...but this one especially is on my wishlist!!
Plz enter me!
allisonsattic at gmail dot com
I have not read any of his books yet but I am always looking for new authors. I would love to win his book.
seriousreader at live dot com
Love the Harry Bosch books. Hope I'm lucky!
No, haven't read any YET
copperllama at yahoo dot com
I would love to read this!!
I LOVE HIS BOOKS AND READ THEM AS SOON AS I CAN AFTER THEY COME OUT.
not that I know of...
yes - City of Bones, Scarecrow and others
I've read all of them. Love Michael Connelly.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
bloggyig at gmail dot com
I don't think I have read any of his work as yet, but I read so much I might have done so some time ago.
clynsg at yahoo.com
Michael Connelly is one of my favs. I love his style of writing. Please enter me in this contest.
ryspenc@yahoo.com
Sounds great!! Please enter me
jellybelly82158@gmail.com
I have never read any of the books before but I have heard good things from the book club
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I have not read any of his books but they sound great. Thanks.
jason(dot)orf(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
I love this author. sharonaquilino(at)hotmail(dot)com
(alexas50@live.com)
I have not read any of Michael Connelly's books yet. I would like to try reading 9 Dragons and hope that you will enter me in your contest. Thanks very much.
I haven't read any of Michael Connelly's books...yet but this sounds like a good one to start with! I have always heard that he is a great author.
I am a follower of your blog.
Cindy
Socmom213@aol.com
Although I love thrillers -- I don't think I've read any of his books before.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com
I have not read any of his books but I do like Thrillers
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I haven't read any of his books...yet but have heard great things about him....
I've read "Blood Work" and would love to read Connelly's newest novel!
khzarrugh (at) gmail (dot) com
I would love to win this book... I like his other books a lot....
debbebennett at yahoo dot com
I haven't read any Micheal Connelly books.
Am a follower. Thank you!
joannereynolds@sbcglobal.net
Yes, I have read some of his earlier books and he is a great author and I would love to read this one too~Sounds so good!!
deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com
Yes, I have read some of his earlier books and he is a great author and I would love to read this one too~Sounds so good!!
deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com
I've heard a lot of good things about his books, but I have yet to read any. This sounds like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway.
eswright18 at gmail dot com
I read his previous book, The Scarecrow. Count me in for this one.
Dutchlvr1(at)aol(dot)com
I don't think I have read any of his books though I have heard of him. I used to go through 5 or 6 a week when the library was my best friend though, so I wouldn't be surprised to find out I had!
I haven't read any of his books...yet.
egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com
This would be the first one I wuld read
This sounds like a great book. I would love to read it. Please enter me in the giveaway.
I follow your blog.
bstilwell12 at comcast dot net
I haven't read any of his books yet, but my husband is a fan. Thanks!
I have read a couple, but my husband is a true Harry Bosch fan and has read them all. We had Void Moon on CD to listen on an upcoming road trip.
mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com
I haven't read any of his books yet, but I have heard good things about them. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com
I have read nearly all. Connely is simply a master of detective novels!
I have read Scarecrow. It was a great book and I am eager to read other books by Mr. Connelly. Please include me in the giveaway. Thanks!
heatherzilla(at)care2(dot)com
I've read a couple and enjoyed them. jelly15301@gmail.com
I haven't read any of his books, but I would love to start with this one.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
Yes, I've read Michael Connelly, and I just love Harry Bosch, he is a great character.
Please enter me.
Thank you
I am reading "The Lincoln Lawyer" right now and it is good.
bowlinsuzy@yahoo.com
I have never read any of his books before, but this book looks great!
great book
i have not read any of his books before, but my mother has - who is an avid reader - and recommends him to me.
LayDeeBuglove@aol.com
I haven't read his books but it sounds like something my dad would enjoy.
I haven't read any of his books before - but this sounds just right for me. thanks!
jjfiji(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have read most of his books and they are very good. I am looking forward to reading this one.
I've read about 5 of his books and listened to four more on audioCD.
sounds like a great read.
Julie S.
jellybelly82158 at gmail dot com
I haven't read everything Michael Connelly has written (my definition of a "fan"), but I've read several of his books and enjoyed them very much. Would love to win this one.
I have not read any by Connelly but this one looks like a good read.
i've never read any of Connelly's books before!! but would love to start reading his...thanks
wadesherry@hotmail dot com
no not yet,,thx for contest...
thehighflyer3(at)hotmail(dot)com
I haven't read any, but this one sounds really interesting.
A really great sounding book :)
I love Michael Connelly's books!
dmkayes@gmail.com
think i've read something of his, can't remember, but looks like a good one! - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
Author is great count me in!
No, I haven't -- but this one sounds great!
no..i have never read any of his books, but my daughter in law reads them.....would love to win this for her..
cpsnsamples@aol.com
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
i haven't read any of his book, time i do though
I have not read Michael Connelly!
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
I have not read any of Mr.Connelly's books yet. Sounds like a good read though.
This book sounds really interesting, thanks for a great giveaway :)
I have not read any of his books; but, would love to read this one as it sounds very interesting.
hodges179@hughes.net
I haven't read any of his books yet, but this sounds like something I would enjoy!
I haven't read any of his books before, but I'd love to start, thanks for the chance!
Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com
I have not read his books, but this one sounds great!
clarkmurdock@yahoo.com
Michael is fantastic! Keeps me on the edge of my seat each time I read one of his books!!!! Thanks!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
Nope, this would be the first one!
I've read some of the Harry Bosch books, like The Black Ice and The Black Echo.
sasquatch1bmf[at]gmail[dot]com
this looks like it would be a very good read
I've never read anything of his before.
I think I may have read some of his books but I'm not sure. I read so many that it's hard to keep up with. lol Thank you!
I haven't read any of his books. garrettsambo@aol.com
I never read any of his books.
littlegeorgie56@yahoo.com
No I haven't.
joan ferris
jnferris@aol.com
Have not read any of his books.
john ferris
guapo1317@live.com
I haven't read any of his books, but would love to. Thank you!
Tiffanys819 at gmail dot com
I haven't read any of his books before.
s2s2(at)comcast(dot)net
I haven't read any of Michael Connelly's books before.
I haven't read any before but I'd like to
I haven't read any of his books but I like books that I can't put down so I'd like to read this one
alterna7 at hotmail dot com
his books are wonderful reads that I really enjoy.
souldolphindream@aol.com
i have not read any of his works before
I haven't read any of Connelly's books before.
I have not read any of Mr. Connelly's books but I am trying to win this for my wonderful wife who has read his books before.
titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I have not read his books yet, but I would love to read one.
fly18grl21@aol.com
My husband has read his books.
Thanks
jesskaufman at hotmail dot com
I haven't read any of his books yet.
Thanks
ladylourdes1@aol.com
I have enjoyed a few of his books. I would like to read this one too.
Thank you for the chance!
I love the Harry Bosch books. Glad to learn there's a new one!
I have never read Connelly's books before, but I'd love the chance to read one! :)
I've liked Michael Connelly ever since I read Trunk Music. I hope I win!
This is a new author to me. I'd love to try one of his books.
I have read a book of his a year ago & it was riviting!
I never guess the ending!
zestywonderland@gmail.com
I would be thrilled to get to read Nine Dragons!
I follow!
I've never read any of his books yet but would like to.
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
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