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“Must be tough," Edson said. "Working homicides." Bosch said what he always said when people said that to him. "Sometimes it's not so bad. At least the victims I deal with are out of their misery.”

Quote by Michael Connelly

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The Black Ice

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Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is an American author renowned for his crime novels. His works often set in Los Angeles, delve into the complexities of law and morality. Born on July 21, 1956, Connelly's writing career began with a passion for journalism, which later led to novel writing. more

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