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Trunk Music

Harry Bosch • Book 5

by Michael Connelly

Narrated by Dick Hill

4.53 ABR Score (91.4K ratings)
★ 4.22 Goodreads (78.0K) ★ 4.6 Audible (13.4K)
12h 41m Released 2008 Mystery

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Dick Hill sounds like he's been waiting five books to deliver this one — and Vegas makes Bosch's obsession feel genuinely dangerous.

  • Great if you want: neo-noir procedural with organized crime and moral compromise
  • Listening experience: slow-burn investigation that accelerates hard once Vegas enters the picture
  • Narration: Hill's gravel-and-grit delivery perfectly mirrors Bosch's relentless, haunted focus
  • Skip if: you dislike the series formula — this one leans deep into it

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About This Audiobook

Detective Harry Bosch returns to active duty with the LAPD only to find himself investigating what appears to be a classic organized crime execution. When a Hollywood producer turns up dead in the trunk of a luxury car, the circumstances suggest a professional hit tied to gambling debts and mob connections. But as Bosch digs deeper, he discovers the case involves far more than simple underworld justice. His investigation leads him from the glittering facade of Hollywood to the neon-lit casinos of Las Vegas, where personal relationships blur the lines between his professional duties and private life.

Dick Hill's commanding narration brings exceptional depth to this complex police procedural, capturing both Bosch's world-weary determination and the gritty atmosphere of 1990s Los Angeles. Hill's measured pacing allows listeners to absorb the intricate plot developments while maintaining the story's underlying tension. His ability to differentiate characters through subtle vocal variations enhances the authenticity of dialogue scenes, particularly during interrogations and confrontations. The audio format proves ideal for this intricate mystery, as Hill's performance guides listeners through the labyrinthine investigation while preserving every crucial detail that makes Connelly's plotting so masterful.