Blood Work (A Terry McCaleb Series) by Michael Connelly

An excerpt from the book (conversation between Terry McCaleb and Buddy Lockridge):

(McCaleb)  "What happened to Inspector Fujigama?"

"What?"

"The book you had yesterday."

"Inspector Imanishi Investigates.  I finished it."

"Imanishi then.  You're a fast reader."

"Good books read fast.  You read crime novels?"

"Why would I want to read made-up stuff when I've seen the real stuff and can't stand it?"

Buddy started the car.  He had to turn the ignition twice before it kicked over.

"It's a much different world.  Everything is ordered, good and bad clearly defined, the bad guy always gets what he deserves, the hero shines, no loose ends.  It's a refreshing antidote to the real world."

"Sounds boring."

"No, it's reassuring.  Where to now?"



Blood Work (1998), featuring Terry McCaleb, won Connelly three important awards - in 1998, the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel; in 1999, the Anthony Award for Best Novel and to top it off, the Grand Prix, the highest honour for a mystery novel in France.  It was also nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1999.  In August of 2002, Blood Work was released as a major motion picture produced and directed by and starring Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood with Jeff Daniels, Angelica Huston and Wanda de Jesus.  Most of this information is taken from Connelly's official website and I hope you will drop by to check it out.

I urge you to read Blood Work.  

Here is a brief video on the film Blood Work which is loosely based on the novel:



Rating:  5/5