The Black Ice (1993) is the second novel in Michael Connelly’s acclaimed Harry Bosch series, following The Black Echo (1992). In this gritty police procedural, LAPD detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch investigates the apparent suicide of a fellow officer, Calexico Moore, who was linked to the dangerous world of Mexican drug cartels and a batch of lethal narcotics nicknamed “Black Ice.” As Bosch digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, betrayal, and murder that stretches from the streets of Los Angeles to the Mexican border. Connelly’s sharp prose, authentic detective work, and morally complex protagonist make this a standout in crime fiction.
For fans of The Black Ice, try:
- The Concrete Blonde (1994) – The next Bosch novel, involving a serial killer and a wrongful death lawsuit.
- The Poet (1996) – Connelly’s standalone thriller about a journalist tracking a killer who taunts police with crime-scene poetry.
- L.A. Confidential (1990) by James Ellroy – A hardboiled masterpiece of LAPD corruption and Hollywood noir.
