The Black Echo is the first in the Harry Bosch series and is a classic police detective murder mystery set in Los Angeles. Bosch is a complex and compelling hero. A Vietnam veteran, he is bright, smart and capable, but also shows a lonely and vulnerable side to his personality. The mystery revolves around a body of a former veteran found in a pipe. At first it appears that the man died from a drug overdose, but Harry soon discovers a complex plot that involves much more than a simple murder. I loved the plot twists and the characters in this book. Excellent narration by Dick Hill, this book is fast paced and hard to put down.