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The Hollow

A Harry Bosch Novel

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The Hollow

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Cameron Monaghan, Titus Welliver
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Summary
 Some secrets belong to the city.
This one belongs to Harry Bosch.

Growing up in MacLaren's Children's Center - a notorious care facility - Bosch had a friend. Together, they survived the dangers of that awful place.

Until one night, when his friend was placed in the illegal confinement space they called 'The Hollow'. And in the morning, he was found dead.

Bosch always suspected a cover-up, but as the case brings back old ghosts, he realises it was the murder that made him who he became.

As Bosch digs into the files, he finds the trace of a predator who was forged in the fires of the hell he once called home.

Facing the history that haunts him, Bosch will become consumed by the case. But with a case this personal, there is a fine line between justice and revenge...

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PRAISE FOR THE HOLLOW:

'The Hollow takes crime writing to another level'
DAILY EXPRESS and DAILY MIRROR

'Never disappoints'
CRIME MONTHLY

'First rate storytelling'
THE CRITIC

'Gripping and moving... Bravo!'
THE TIMES

'Michael Connelly is as sharp and engaging as ever'
LITERARY REVIEW

'Criminally good'
SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

'Immensely satisfying. An absolute page turner'
YOURS

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CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:

'A master'
STEPHEN KING

'America's greatest living crime writer'
DAILY EXPRESS

'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'
IAN RANKIN

'The best mystery writer in the world'
GQ

'A superb natural storyteller'
LEE CHILD

'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

'An incredible writer'
RICHARD OSMAN©2026 Hieronymus, Inc. (P)2026 Hachette Book Group USA Crime Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Detective Haunted Murder

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Critic Reviews

Gripping and moving... Bravo!
Michael Connelly is as sharp and engaging as ever.
Criminally good.
The Hollow...is excellent, although, if you've been walking those mean LA streets with Connelly for the last 34 years, you'll know this anyway. His strike rate really is incredible: I can't think of one book that disappointed. Several are stone-cold classics.
Immensely satisfying. An absolute page turner.
All stars
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Totally worth the wait, great story line adding to Bosch’s backstory. Loved it and can’t wait for another

Fantastic addition to the series

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Bosch has always been addictive and this one did not disappoint! Top quality writing and character development as always. So, so enjoyable.

Outstanding as ever!

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Great to see Harry Bosch back! Hope there’s more to come and will keep my fingers crossed.

Return of the hero

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As someone born in Czechoslovakia, I found one particular aspect of this story extremely unrealistic. Someone who fled a communist regime to start a new life in the United States would be highly unlikely to name their son Nikolai, a distinctly Russian name. For those of us who grew up behind the Iron Curtain and understand the historical and political context, this detail simply doesn't ring true.

It may seem like a minor issue to an American reader, but for someone with my background, it's a significant flaw that undermines the credibility of the story.

Unfortunately, the novel as a whole also feels considerably weaker than Connelly's previous books. The plot lacks the depth, tension and compelling storytelling I've come to expect from him. Overall, a disappointing read from an author whose work I usually enjoy.

Very week story

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It felt heavy and forced. I have loved Bosch since the 90's. This book was laboriously acted maybe digitally altered in speed and tone, it felt depressing. The storey was hard to accept. I love all the characters Edgar, Ballard, Soto, Mickey, Lorna, Sisco. Maddy Bosch is annoying and aimless. I think Bosch Senior, our beloved Harry needs to be left to rest in peace.

Lacklustre

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