LAPD detective Harry Bosch follows the trail of the Puppeteer, a serial killer who paints makeup on the faces of his victims. At the time of the arrest, Bosch fails to maintain his composure and he pulls the trigger. For violation of the procedure, Harry is transferred from an elite police unit to a regular station, and the victim’s widow sues him. And now, during the trial, a note addressed to Bosch is thrown into the duty section of the police station … from the Puppeteer. With instructions on how to find the body of the next victim. And the body is indeed found — walled up in concrete, with the killer’s «autograph» preserved … Did Bosch shoot an innocent person? Did the Dollmaker have a copycat? Or maybe one of their own is trying to frame Harry in order to finally ruin his career? One way or another, a dangerous maniac walks free, he is confident in his own invulnerability and has already outlined the next victim …
Michael connelly
THE CONCRETE BLOND
Copyright © 1994 by Michael Connelly
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© S. B. Pevchev, translation, 2006
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