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Blood Work
- Terry McCaleb, Book 1
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
From the #1 bestselling author of the Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer series and who "is the master of the universe in which he lives" (Huffington Post), comes the gripping novel that inspired the film starring Clint Eastwood.
When Graciella Rivers steps onto his boat, ex-FBI agent Terrell McCaleb has no idea he's about to come out of retirement. He's recuperating from a heart transplant and avoiding anything stressful. But when Graciella tells him the way her sister, Gloria, was murdered, Terry realizes he has no choice. Now the man with the new heart vows to take down a predator without a soul. For Gloria's killer shatters every rule that McCaleb ever learned in his years with the Bureau-as McCaleb gets no more second chances at life...and just one shot at the truth.
*Winner of the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière-International Category
*Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel
*Winner of the Anthony Award for Best Novel
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- Tom
- 07-02-10
Very good thriller
This is rather different from Michael Connelly's other books, most of which feature the LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch. The hero this time is a retired FBI agent who has had a heart transplant, and it is this fact around which the author weaves a typically well plotted, intriguing and exciting story, with a non-stop narrative momentum. A super thriller right up to Michael Connelly's impressively high and consistent standards. Very well narrated by Dick Hill. Strongly recommended, particularly if you like Michael Connelly.
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- Helen
- 29-06-10
A compelling listen
Michael Connelly never disappoints. Brilliant characters, great plot. If this was a book it would be a page-turner... as an audio book it's a 'Don't interrupt me, I'm LISTENING!' sort of experience. The type that makes you sit in your car long after you've reached your destination just to hear a bit more.
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- Caro
- 02-06-15
Great story, great narration
What other book might you compare Blood Work to, and why?
I really enjoy Michael Connelly's Bosch book series, this is up there with them. His plotting is really clever and surprising as it is in the Bosch books. I still marginally prefer the character of Bosch as read by Dick Hill, but McAleb is a great character too.
What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
He is one of my top two narrators, he brings a filmic quality to listening - his characters are alive - such a gifted reader.
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- Mark H
- 06-01-12
Another terrific novel from an outstanding writer
I have only listened to four Michael Connelly novels and they were all excellent. Of the four, this is probably my favourite. It has a very good plot with a story line that is populated by realistic and well drawn characters. The pace is good and there are elements of suspense that work very well in an audible book. There are also twists and turns that keep you guessing. If you like entertaining thriller/suspense novels then you will enjoy this.
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- R. Card
- 06-05-16
Very enjoyable
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Having spent so much time recently listening about Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller recently, I wasn't sure I'd take to another character, but in fact I really warmed to this character very quickly. So I suppose it's not surprising really that I enjoyed this book very much and went on to buy the next one straight away...!
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- Odge
- 26-03-16
Held me to the end
One of my favourite Connelly stories. Beautifully crafted, thrilling yet credible, in settings that came alive.
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- LucyB
- 17-11-21
Average unfortunately
I found the narrators voice really didn't fit this book, he almost sounded robotic, other times when he was expressing emotion or intimacy I laughed out loud as it was so so cheesy and cringe worthy. The story was v average, not very exciting unfortunately.
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- Sandra
- 31-12-16
Surprise!
Luckily I found out who ,last 6 mins missing from download so no ending . I was a little disappointed
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- JD
- 21-03-23
Really enjoyed this book
I wasn’t sure as I hadn’t read this author but I found the story addictive & the narrator drew me in
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- Damien Cave
- 04-03-23
Great twisting story
Well written and narrated, believable plot without the usual boring side story to fill the pages.
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