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Hieronymus Bosch
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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author brings you into the world of the LAPD’s Harry Bosch, and the history that shaped him.
In this short work, Michael Connelly delves into the origins of his famed police detective,—how he faced down the horrors of his childhood (a background story that was based on the life of another renowned crime writer); his past as a tunnel rat in Vietnam; and why jazz is his soundtrack. Connelly also shares the story of how his character Hieronymus Bosch came to be named after a fifteenth-century Flemish painter, and how his own youthful experiences of fear led to his literary creation. Those who have followed the cases of this tough cop more interested in justice than ambition will find much to enjoy and to ponder in this behind-the-scenes account.
“Connelly truly is one of the finest mystery writers.” —South Florida Sun Sentinel
“No writer exploits Los Angeles—its geography, its historical power wars, its celebrity culture, its lore—as compellingly as Connelly.” ?Chicago Tribune
In this short work, Michael Connelly delves into the origins of his famed police detective,—how he faced down the horrors of his childhood (a background story that was based on the life of another renowned crime writer); his past as a tunnel rat in Vietnam; and why jazz is his soundtrack. Connelly also shares the story of how his character Hieronymus Bosch came to be named after a fifteenth-century Flemish painter, and how his own youthful experiences of fear led to his literary creation. Those who have followed the cases of this tough cop more interested in justice than ambition will find much to enjoy and to ponder in this behind-the-scenes account.
“Connelly truly is one of the finest mystery writers.” —South Florida Sun Sentinel
“No writer exploits Los Angeles—its geography, its historical power wars, its celebrity culture, its lore—as compellingly as Connelly.” ?Chicago Tribune
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Graff Fuller
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“Hieronymus Bosch: A Mysterious Profile by Michael Connelly
informative inspiring reflective
Fast-paced
3.75 Stars
When I picked up this book (digital), I did not know what it was about. I didn't even know if it was Ficiton (actually what I thought it was) or Non-Fiction (which it turned out to be).
Hearing how the author, Michael Connelly created the character of Hieronymus Bosch, and the things that came to be...ane how he decided what to write and who his main character was going to be.
I've thought for many years about writing a book, but I think that ship has sailed (a long time ago). Now, it is for me to read the books of other people's imaginations.
I have read the entire Harry Bosch series at this point (up-to-date). He is still around and in the Renee Ballard series, which I will be reading soon, I hope. I'm thinking about going back and reading all the books that happened in between, so that when I am nearing the end, I will have read them all.
There's something about the way he writes. It just makes me want to keep reading, to find out the next clue, and to fight off another one of his demons. To fight for the people who cannot fight for themselves (those that have recently died, to those who just lost a loved one). Harry is our guy, and we root for him.”

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About Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly was born in Pennsylvania in 1956, but relocated to Florida at a young age. After graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Florida, Connelly wrote for newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His first novel, The Black Echo, won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. He was also awarded the Diamond Dagger from the CWA in 2018 for his career in crime fiction. Connelly is the executive producer of the Amazon Studios original drama series Bosch, and the documentary films Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story and Tales of the American. He spends his time in California and Florida.
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