Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly
b. July 21, 1956 · From United States- Books
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Michael Connelly is an American author of detective novels and other crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. His books, which have been translated into 39 languages, have garnered him many awards. Connelly was the President of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to 2004.
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Michael Connelly's primary series feature Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller. While they can be read independently, there are crossover novels where the characters appear in each other's stories, so reading them in publication order is often recommended to fully appreciate the interconnected universe.
Yes, Michael Connelly's works have been adapted for both film and television. The "Lincoln Lawyer" series of books has been adapted into a film and a Netflix series, and the "Harry Bosch" series has been adapted into a long-running television series.
Michael Connelly has received numerous prestigious awards for his crime fiction, including the Edgar Award, the Anthony Award, the Macavity Award, and the Nero Award, among others, recognizing his significant contributions to the genre.
Yes. The Crime Writers' Association awarded him the CWA Diamond Dagger in 2018 for sustained excellence in crime writing, and the Mystery Writers of America named him a Grand Master in 2023, its highest honor for a lifetime of distinguished work.