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Blood Work (Harry Bosch Universe, #8; Terry McCaleb #1)

Blood Work (Harry Bosch Universe, #8; Terry McCaleb #1) book cover
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Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Suspense

by Michael Connelly

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4.11 (34.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1998
description 480 pages

Blood Work by Michael Connelly holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 34.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 480 pages.

About Blood Work

New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly presents his most ambitious, most gripping achievement to date--a novel of masterly suspense and righteous obsession that will never let you go.When Graciella Rivers steps onto his boat, ex-FBI agent Terrell McCaleb has no idea he's about to come out of retirement. He's recuperating from a heart transplant and avoiding anything stressful. But when Graciella tells him the way her sister Gloria was murdered, it leaves Terry no choice. Now the man with the new heart vows to take down a predator without a soul. For Gloria's killer shatters every rule that McCaleb ever learned in his years with the Bureau--as McCaleb gets no more second chances at life...and just one shot at the truth.

Detail Value
Author Michael Connelly
Published 1998
Pages 480
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense
Average Rating 4.11 / 5.00
Total Ratings 34,296

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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34.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.11, Blood Work is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.11
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Blood Work?

Blood Work is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Blood Work worth reading?

Based on 34.3K reader ratings, Blood Work has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Blood Work?

Blood Work has 480 pages.

Who wrote Blood Work?

Blood Work was written by Michael Connelly. It was first published in 1998.

What is the ISBN for Blood Work?

The ISBN-13 for Blood Work is 9780446690450.0.

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