The CrossingThe Crossing
Score Modern
What it's about
Harry Bosch has retired from the LAPD, but his half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, needs his help. A woman has been brutally murdered, and all the evidence points to Haller's client, a former gang member turned family man. Bosch hates the idea of working for the defense, but the more he investigates, the more he suspects a setup.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of Michael Connelly's crossover novels, putting Bosch on the other side of the courtroom.
You'll love it if you liked
The Brass Verdict
The Lincoln Lawyer
Worth Dying ForGood to know
It's a late Bosch and Haller book; it stands alone, but the characters reward reading the series. Start with The Black Echo or The Lincoln Lawyer.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller50 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #46 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #302 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #603 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Crossing worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #603 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 77.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Crossing about?
Harry Bosch has retired from the LAPD, but his half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, needs his help. A woman has been brutally murdered, and all the evidence points to Haller's client, a former gang member turned family man. Bosch hates the idea of working for the defense, but the more he investigates, the more he suspects a setup.
How long does it take to read The Crossing?
About 10 hours (400 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Crossing?
If you liked it, try The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly, The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly or Worth Dying For by Lee Child.