Michael Connelly (born October 21, 1956) is a legendary American crime fiction novelist and former investigative reporter whose works have sold over 85 million copies worldwide. After studying journalism at the University of Florida, he worked as a crime beat reporter for Florida newspapers—earning a Pulitzer Prize nomination as part of a team covering a plane crash—before moving west to report for the Los Angeles Times. His 1992 debut novel, The Black Echo, won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and introduced his most iconic character, LAPD detective Harry Bosch. Over a highly prolific career, Connelly has created an intricately interconnected literary universe featuring fan-favorite protagonists Mickey Haller (the Lincoln Lawyer) and detective Renée Ballard. Beyond his massive literary footprint, his novels have successfully transitioned to the screen, inspiring the hit streaming television series Bosch, Bosch: Legacy, and The Lincoln Lawyer. He continues to expand his fictional landscape, with his latest Ballard series novel The Waiting released to widespread acclaim.
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