Below is the complete list of Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Harry Bosch Books
- The Black Echo (1992)
The Black Echo was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Black Ice (1993)
Published in 1993, The Black Ice is listed as book #2 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Concrete Blonde (1994)
The Concrete Blonde is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Last Coyote (1995)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Last Coyote is book #4 and was published in 1995. - Trunk Music (1997)
Trunk Music was first published in 1997; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #5. - Angels Flight (1999)
Angels Flight was published in 1999 and is listed as book #6 in the Harry Bosch series. - A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
Published in 2000, A Darkness More Than Night is listed as book #7 in the Harry Bosch series. - City of Bones (2002)
City of Bones is a 2002 release and appears as book #8 in the Harry Bosch series. - Lost Light (2003)
In the Harry Bosch series, Lost Light is book #9 and was published in 2003. - The Narrows (2004)
The Narrows was first published in 2004; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #10. - The Closers (2005)
The Closers was published in 2005 and is listed as book #11 in the Harry Bosch series. - Echo Park (2006)
Published in 2006, Echo Park is listed as book #12 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Overlook (2007)
The Overlook is a 2007 release and appears as book #13 in the Harry Bosch series. - Nine Dragons (2009)
In the Harry Bosch series, Nine Dragons is book #14 and was published in 2009. - The Drop (2011)
The Drop was first published in 2011; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #15. - The Black Box (2012)
The Black Box was published in 2012 and is listed as book #16 in the Harry Bosch series. - Switchblade (2014)
Published in 2014, Switchblade is listed as book #17 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Burning Room (2014)
The Burning Room is a 2014 release and appears as book #18 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Crossing (2015)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Crossing is book #19 and was published in 2015. - The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)
The Wrong Side of Goodbye was first published in 2016; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #20. - Two Kinds of Truth (2017)
Two Kinds of Truth was published in 2017 and is listed as book #21 in the Harry Bosch series. - Dark Sacred Night (2018)
Published in 2018, Dark Sacred Night is listed as book #22 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Night Fire (2019)
The Night Fire is a 2019 release and appears as book #23 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Dark Hours (2021)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Dark Hours is book #24 and was published in 2021. - Desert Star (2022)
Desert Star was first published in 2022; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #25. - Resurrection Walk (2023)
Resurrection Walk was published in 2023 and is listed as book #26 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Waiting (2024)
Published in 2024, The Waiting is listed as book #27 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Hollow (2026)
The Hollow is a 2026 release and appears as book #28 in the Harry Bosch series.
Publication Order of Harry Bosch Short Stories/Novellas Books
- Blue on Black (2010)
In the Harry Bosch series, Blue on Black is book #29 and was published in 2010. - Angle of Investigation (2011)
Angle of Investigation was first published in 2011; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #30. - Suicide Run (2011)
Suicide Run was published in 2011 and is listed as book #31 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Crooked Man (2014)
Published in 2014, The Crooked Man is listed as book #32 in the Harry Bosch series.
Publication Order of Bosch Universe Books
- The Black Echo (1992)
The Black Echo is a 1992 release and appears as book #33 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Black Ice (1993)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Black Ice is book #34 and was published in 1993. - The Concrete Blonde (1994)
The Concrete Blonde was first published in 1994; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #35. - The Last Coyote (1995)
The Last Coyote was published in 1995 and is listed as book #36 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Poet (1996)
Published in 1996, The Poet is listed as book #37 in the Harry Bosch series. - Trunk Music (1997)
Trunk Music is a 1997 release and appears as book #38 in the Harry Bosch series. - Blood Work (1998)
In the Harry Bosch series, Blood Work is book #39 and was published in 1998. - Angels Flight (1999)
Angels Flight was first published in 1999; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #40. - Void Moon (1999)
Void Moon was published in 1999 and is listed as book #41 in the Harry Bosch series. - A Darkness More Than Night (2000)
Published in 2000, A Darkness More Than Night is listed as book #42 in the Harry Bosch series. - City of Bones (2002)
City of Bones is a 2002 release and appears as book #43 in the Harry Bosch series. - Lost Light (2003)
In the Harry Bosch series, Lost Light is book #44 and was published in 2003. - The Narrows (2004)
The Narrows was first published in 2004; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #45. - The Closers (2005)
The Closers was published in 2005 and is listed as book #46 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Lincoln Lawyer (2005)
Published in 2005, The Lincoln Lawyer is listed as book #47 in the Harry Bosch series. - Echo Park (2006)
Echo Park is a 2006 release and appears as book #48 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Overlook (2007)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Overlook is book #49 and was published in 2007. - The Brass Verdict (2008)
The Brass Verdict was first published in 2008; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #50. - The Scarecrow (2009)
The Scarecrow was published in 2009 and is listed as book #51 in the Harry Bosch series. - Nine Dragons (2009)
Published in 2009, Nine Dragons is listed as book #52 in the Harry Bosch series. - Blue on Black (2010)
Blue on Black is a 2010 release and appears as book #53 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Reversal (2010)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Reversal is book #54 and was published in 2010. - Angle of Investigation (2011)
Angle of Investigation was first published in 2011; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #55. - The Fifth Witness (2011)
The Fifth Witness was published in 2011 and is listed as book #56 in the Harry Bosch series. - Suicide Run (2011)
Published in 2011, Suicide Run is listed as book #57 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Drop (2011)
The Drop is a 2011 release and appears as book #58 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Black Box (2012)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Black Box is book #59 and was published in 2012. - The Gods of Guilt (2013)
The Gods of Guilt was first published in 2013; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #60. - Switchblade (2014)
Switchblade was published in 2014 and is listed as book #61 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Burning Room (2014)
Published in 2014, The Burning Room is listed as book #62 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Crossing (2015)
The Crossing is a 2015 release and appears as book #63 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Wrong Side of Goodbye is book #64 and was published in 2016. - The Late Show (2017)
The Late Show was first published in 2017; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #65. - Two Kinds of Truth (2017)
Two Kinds of Truth was published in 2017 and is listed as book #66 in the Harry Bosch series. - Dark Sacred Night (2018)
Published in 2018, Dark Sacred Night is listed as book #67 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Night Fire (2019)
The Night Fire is a 2019 release and appears as book #68 in the Harry Bosch series. - Fair Warning (2020)
In the Harry Bosch series, Fair Warning is book #69 and was published in 2020. - The Law of Innocence (2020)
The Law of Innocence was first published in 2020; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #70. - The Dark Hours (2021)
The Dark Hours was published in 2021 and is listed as book #71 in the Harry Bosch series. - Desert Star (2022)
Published in 2022, Desert Star is listed as book #72 in the Harry Bosch series. - Resurrection Walk (2023)
Resurrection Walk is a 2023 release and appears as book #73 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Waiting (2024)
In the Harry Bosch series, The Waiting is book #74 and was published in 2024. - Nightshade (2025)
Nightshade was first published in 2025; within the Harry Bosch series, it is listed as book #75. - The Proving Ground (2025)
The Proving Ground was published in 2025 and is listed as book #76 in the Harry Bosch series. - Ironwood (2026)
Published in 2026, Ironwood is listed as book #77 in the Harry Bosch series. - The Hollow (2026)
The Hollow is a 2026 release and appears as book #78 in the Harry Bosch series.
The “Bosch Universe” is the interconnected world created by Michael Connelly, built around LAPD detective Harry Bosch and extending to linked characters such as Mickey Haller (the Lincoln Lawyer), Renée Ballard, and journalist Jack McEvoy.
About Harry Bosch
The Harry Bosch series is the foundation of Michael Connelly’s crime fiction universe, beginning with The Black Echo in 1992. The novel introduces Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch, a Vietnam veteran and LAPD homicide detective driven by a deeply personal code: “Everybody counts or nobody counts.” From the start, the series blends procedural realism with psychological depth, grounding each investigation in both institutional complexity and Bosch’s own moral convictions.
Reading the Bosch novels in publication order is essential because the series functions as a long-form character study spanning decades. Bosch ages in real time. His career evolves from active homicide detective to forced retirement, private investigator, and later consultant. Major life events—including family revelations, departmental conflicts, and shifting professional roles—carry forward from book to book.
The series begins with early titles such as:
- The Black Echo (1992)
- The Black Ice (1993)
- The Concrete Blonde (1994)
- The Last Coyote (1995)
These novels establish Bosch’s background, including his childhood in foster care and the unresolved murder of his mother. Early cases often intersect with Bosch’s personal history, shaping his distrust of bureaucracy and his relentless pursuit of justice.
As the series progresses through the late 1990s and early 2000s—Angels Flight, A Darkness More Than Night, and City of Bones—Bosch’s professional standing within the LAPD becomes increasingly complicated. Internal politics, public scrutiny, and strained partnerships shape his path. Publication order matters here because departmental conflicts unfold gradually and affect later storylines.
In The Narrows (2004), Bosch’s narrative intersects directly with Mickey Haller, Connelly’s criminal defense attorney protagonist. These crossovers expand what readers often call the “Bosch Universe,” where recurring characters move between series. Reading in publication order preserves the intended introduction and development of these connections.
Later novels such as The Closers (2005), Echo Park (2006), and The Drop (2011) mark Bosch’s return to cold cases and reflect shifts in policing technology, including DNA evidence and digital forensics. Connelly integrates real-world changes in investigative practice, reinforcing the procedural authenticity that defines the series.
In subsequent installments—The Burning Room (2014), The Crossing (2015), and The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016)—Bosch transitions into retirement while continuing to investigate cases outside official channels. His evolving relationship with Renée Ballard, introduced in later novels, signals a generational shift. Reading chronologically ensures that Bosch’s changing role—from central detective to mentor and collaborator—is experienced organically.
Stylistically, the series is known for:
- Precise procedural detail drawn from Connelly’s journalism background
- A third-person limited perspective closely aligned with Bosch
- Strong sense of place, particularly Los Angeles neighborhoods
- Ethical tension between institutional rules and personal morality
Bosch’s identity as a detective is inseparable from Los Angeles. The city’s geography, politics, and social divides shape the tone of each investigation. Over time, the novels track not only Bosch’s life but also the transformation of the city itself.
Across more than two dozen novels, the Harry Bosch series maintains narrative continuity while adapting to changing eras. Publication order preserves the steady arc of Bosch’s career, the introduction of recurring allies and adversaries, and the layered expansion of Connelly’s interconnected crime world. Experiencing the books as they were originally released captures both the professional milestones and the personal reckonings that define Harry Bosch’s enduring story.