Connelly, Michael. Echo Park.

CONNELLY, Michael. Echo Park. Read by Len Cariou. 9 cds. 10.5 hrs. Hachette Books Group. 2006. 1-59483-589-6. $39.98. Cardboard; plot, author, reader notes. SA*

Harry Bosch, who came out of retirement to work in the Los Angeles Police Department's Open-Unsolved Unit, has never forgotten one of his own unsolved cases, that of Marie Gesto, whose body was never found. Periodically he looks at the file and hassles his strongest suspect. With the file in his possession, he is called on by the District Attorney who says that the serial killer he is prosecuting, Raynard Waits, is willing to confess to that crime in return for getting a life sentence instead of the death penalty. Could it be true? It's Bosch's job to make sure that all is as Waits claims. We listen as Bosch unravels the unexpected truth in this gripping and compelling story. Reader Cariou's lower-range gruff tone is just right, whether he is characterizing Bosch or his partner Kiz Ryder, or anyone else.

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.

*--The asterisk highlights exceptional books.

Mary Purruker, Beverly Hills PL, Beverly Hills, CA