The Crossing, Connelly - B +

                                                This is the latest novel in the Harry Bosch series. Harry is reluctantly retired from the LAPD, and is suing the city for wrongful termination. His half brother, Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, is representing him in the civil case. Mickey calls and asks Harry for help on a murder case. Harry wants no part of going over to the other side until Mickey and the client convince him that the DA's case is completely tainted. Harry grapples with his betrayal by concluding that he is simply looking for the killer. It turns out that he uncovers an extortion plot run by two LAPD detectives. They've done a lot of murdering along the way and do not hesitate to kill a few more and come very close to catching Harry. Connelly is a master. As I've learned a bit of LA geography these last few years and am sitting in Southern California, it's even better than usual.