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Chasing the Dime Hardcover – November 1, 2002

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Henry Pierce is about to become very rich--as soon as his firm, Amedeo Technologies, gets an infusion of capital from a big backer. But the brilliant chemist's workaholic habits are disrupted when his lover, the former intelligence officer of his company, breaks up with him. Lonely and dispirited, he moves into a new apartment and gets a new phone number that attracts a lot of callers, but not for him. His new telephone number seems to have previously belonged to one Lilly Quinlan, an escort whose Internet photo arouses Henry's curiosity, especially when L.A. Darlings, whose Web page features the beautiful young woman, can't tell Henry how to find her. With the same single-mindedness that made him a high-tech superstar, Pierce pursues his search for the missing girl, motivated by his guilt over the disappearance years earlier of his own sister, who, like Lilly, was also a prostitute (and ultimately the victim of the Dollmaker, a serial killer from Connelly's 1994 novel The Concrete Blonde.) But that motive is too thin to support Pierce's sudden abandonment of his career at such a critical juncture, even if forces unknown to him are setting him up for a fall. Despite those holes in the plot and a less than compelling protagonist, the novel succeeds due to Connelly's literary and expository gifts and his more interesting secondary characters. --Jane Adams

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The copy on the galley of Connelly's slick new thriller doesn't mention Hitchcock, but most reviews probably will, with the novel's many surprises and "wrong man" plot line. Even the opening echoes Hitch's North by Northwest, in which Cary Grant's mistaken interception of a bellboy's page leads to disaster; here it's nanotechnology entrepreneur Henry Pierce's getting a phone call that triggers the trouble. The call is for a prostitute, Lilly, and it's the first of many; turns out that the Web site on which she advertises, L.A. Darlings, has Pierce's new home phone number next to a photo of gorgeous Lilly. But when Pierce visits the Web site's offices, he learns that Lilly has vanished. Where has she gone? His search to find the missing woman-prompted by his insatiable curiosity and by memories of his tragic, long-ago hunt for his sister, also a prostitute-draws Pierce into mortal danger. It also pushes him into conflict with the law, for when the cops cotton to Lilly's disappearance, Pierce becomes the number one suspect-serious bad news for this scientist whose company is being visited by a major investor in just a few days. Connelly's plotting is shrink-wrap tight, his characters-particularly Pierce, whose impulsiveness is balanced by his measured applications of the scientific method to analyze his plight-are smartly drawn. It's the rare reader who will be able to finger the villain behind all the mayhem. While very entertaining, however-this is the perfect book for a long airplane ride-the novel lacks the moral resonance and weight of Connelly's most impressive works, such as City of Bones.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown; First Edition (November 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316153915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316153911
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael Connelly is the bestselling author of more than thirty novels and one work of nonfiction. With over eighty-five million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into forty-five foreign languages, he is one of the most successful writers working today. A former newspaper reporter who worked the crime beat at the Los Angeles Times and the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, Connelly has won numerous awards for his journalism and his fiction. His very first novel, The Black Echo, won the prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the movie adaptation of Connelly's 1998 novel, Blood Work. In March 2011, the movie adaptation of his #1 bestselling novel, The Lincoln Lawyer, hit theaters worldwide starring Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. His most recent New York Times bestsellers include Resurrection Walk (2023), Desert Star (2022), The Dark Hours (2021), The Law Of Innocence (2020), Fair Warning (2020), and The Night Fire (2019). Michael is the executive producer of Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, Amazon Studios original drama series based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch, starring Titus Welliver and streaming on Amazon Prime/Amazon Freevee. He is the executive producer of The Lincoln Lawyer, streaming on Netflix, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. He is also the executive producer of the documentary films, "Sound Of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story' and 'Tales Of the American.' He spends his time in California and Florida.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable to read. They appreciate the interesting plot with many twists and turns. The writing quality is praised as well-written and the narration is good. However, some readers found the details boring and tedious. Opinions are mixed on the pacing - some found it great and kept them guessing, while others felt it was difficult to follow at times. There are also mixed reviews on the character development - some found it above average, while others felt the main character was a mess and never really cared about him.

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179 customers mention "Readability"160 positive19 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story engaging and clever, with a suspenseful plot. The author is described as an engaging storyteller.

"...Each novel was entertaining from start to finish (even the ones I re-read). To date, I would buy a Michael Connelly book rather than lunch any day." Read more

"...Not his best, obviously, but still worth the read whether you are a fan or not. Because Connelly couldn't write a bad book if he tried." Read more

"...I thought it was a new book but it is only new in Kindle. It is a good read and you don’t figure out the ending until the end...." Read more

"...parts dragged a little, but Connelly is such a good writer and engaging story teller, it didn’t matter" Read more

118 customers mention "Plot"85 positive33 negative

Customers find the plot engaging with plenty of twists and turns. They describe it as suspenseful, high-drama, and hard to put down. The ending is satisfying for most readers.

"...Overall it was a page turning read with a solid ending. It will keep you on edge." Read more

"...It isn't the usual seamless, flawless narrative and realistic dialogue I know him capable of. It was in some ways a surprisingly amateurish effort...." Read more

"I read some bad reviews about this book, and the story line is pretty implausible, and some parts dragged a little, but Connelly is such a good..." Read more

"The story was riveting and suspenseful. The protagonist was quite different from Bosch or Haller. Great book!" Read more

37 customers mention "Writer quality"31 positive6 negative

Customers find the book well-written and enjoyable. They appreciate the author's clear writing style and realistic dialogue. The narrative is easy to follow and the storyline is engaging.

"...It isn't the usual seamless, flawless narrative and realistic dialogue I know him capable of. It was in some ways a surprisingly amateurish effort...." Read more

"...and some parts dragged a little, but Connelly is such a good writer and engaging story teller, it didn’t matter" Read more

"...I can't say more without spoiling the fact that Connelly is a very competent writer and the action will keep you reading in spite of the credibility..." Read more

"Michael Connelly is simply an outstanding writer and is my favorite. I have read every novel he has written...." Read more

6 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and hard to put down. They describe it as an easy and enjoyable read.

"Excellent book. High drama. Hard to put down. Keeps you guessing until the last minute. Easy to imagine happening in real life." Read more

"...Once I start one of his books, I find that it is almost impossible to put it down...." Read more

"Very convoluted and easy to solve. It’s different from any of the other books I’ve read by him. It was difficult to get interest in...." Read more

"Typical Michael Connelly . Easy and enjoyable read . He is one of the few authors that writes one really good book after another ." Read more

5 customers mention "Creativity"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the unique and creative plot. They find it interesting and original.

"...So creative and believable...." Read more

"Great premise. Original. Just make it a story of a telephone number mix up and what happens next...." Read more

"...The plot, once found, was unique and interesting, but I found the start rather slow. Hence the title "Chasing The Plot"." Read more

"I've read them all. This one is different and great. Michael Connelly is my favorite author and Harry my favorite cop" Read more

62 customers mention "Pacing"23 positive39 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing. Some find the premise original and engaging, keeping them guessing until the end. Others find the scientific details difficult to follow, and the plot lacks methodical detail.

"It started slow, so I almost put it away. It got better towards the end, so Connelly redeemed himself in my view." Read more

"...The plotting, however, is superb, the subject fascinating, the pacing state-of-the-art. Suspend your disbelief and come along for the ride." Read more

"...It was in some ways a surprisingly amateurish effort...." Read more

"...this book, and the story line is pretty implausible, and some parts dragged a little, but Connelly is such a good writer and engaging story teller,..." Read more

29 customers mention "Character development"18 positive11 negative

Customers have different views on the character development. Some find it above average, while others say the character is a mess and never really care about him. The bad guys are described as cliché and unbelievable.

"...All done with a sure hand for interesting characters and steady action. The Bosch books are generally stronger, but this novel is worth a look." Read more

"...I think it's because the main character is so dumb, constantly putting himself in harms way... Ahhh well they can't all be A+" Read more

"...As always the plot moves with twists and turns and the character development is above average, but the central character, a certified genius, acts..." Read more

"...It is very enjoyable, interesting and full of suspense. He develops each character and they seem to come to life on every page...." Read more

17 customers mention "Boredom"0 positive17 negative

Customers find the book tedious and boring. They find it frustrating and difficult to get interested in. The book contains unneeded information and confusing plot elements that don't connect the storyline to a horrible event.

"...Ending seemed a little too far fetched. book a little boring. Not up to connelly's standards." Read more

"...reading many Michael Connelly novels, I found this story one of the most uninteresting...." Read more

"...The main character, a brilliant chemist, but basically stupid...." Read more

"I was surprised at how dry and boring this book was. Maybe I've been spoiled by the Harry Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer books...." Read more

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arly1007
5.0 out of 5 stars A Harry Bosch novel
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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I am a huge fan of Michael Connelly and, especially, his Harry Bosch series of mystery novels. I ordered every one available and "binge" read by the pool one summer. Each novel was entertaining from start to finish (even the ones I re-read). To date, I would buy a Michael Connelly book rather than lunch any day.
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Dianne McLain
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but still good
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
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It started slow, so I almost put it away. It got better towards the end, so Connelly redeemed himself in my view.
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Seeking Disciple
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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I enjoy Michael Connelly's books from Detective Harry Bosch to Attorney Mickey Haller. This book jumps from those to the fictional life of Henry Pierce, a brilliant scientist who is on the verge of a major breakthrough until his world comes crashing down.

The book takes you also into the darkness not just of espionage but sex trafficking and the like.

Overall it was a page turning read with a solid ending. It will keep you on edge.
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la plume d'une femme
3.0 out of 5 stars Early Connelly. Worth readling.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
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First of all, I am a huge Michael Connelly fan. I preorder all his books and never wait for early reviews because I don't care what others think of his work - I am entertained by it.

After a good start, the pace of Chasing the Dime slowed too much to keep my attention, and I never became involved with the story after that. At times I found myself shaking my head saying, Michael Connelly didn't write this. It isn't the usual seamless, flawless narrative and realistic dialogue I know him capable of. It was in some ways a surprisingly amateurish effort. I looked it up on amazon and saw that he had written this book back in 2002 and I was fascinated by the contrast with his current work.

Even after all the years he spent as a journalist, and having already written a few books before CTD, Connelly still hadn't hit his stride by this point. Obviously he continued to improve in the subsequent years until he became the Michael Connelly whose work I can pick out from reading the first paragraph. I once read of an experiment conducted by Anais Nin, where she submitted a manuscript to her editor under a different name. As soon as he started reading it he called her and let her know he was on to her. We don't include Michael Connelly in the same class with Nin, but if you are a solid diehard Connelly fan, you may have to be forgiving while reading CTD, but you'll eventually hear his voice in there.

I continued on through Chasing the Dime for the sole purpose of picking out the parts that rang hollow, or wimped out, were clunky, or just went totally off the credulity meter for me, and thought about ways the author would probably write it today, if he ever did a rewrite. In a way I enjoyed the book as much as any other Connelly because for me it was an interactive experience! Okay, we get our kicks where we find them.

Not his best, obviously, but still worth the read whether you are a fan or not. Because Connelly couldn't write a bad book if he tried.
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David N. Carlson
5.0 out of 5 stars Paperback
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
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Another great story by Michael Connelly.
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Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller With Lots of Technology and Interesting Characters
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
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I bought this book at same time I got the latest Bosch/Ballard book. I thought it was a new book but it is only new in Kindle. It is a good read and you don’t figure out the ending until the end. Henry Pierce is a scientist who started a company focusing on nanotechnology, specifically molecular chips that some day can be used in human treatments. Henry is brilliant but somehow he gets mixed up in an adult web site when his new phone number is the same one on the web site. He gets curious about the calls and decides to find out why all the calls for Lilly. He decides to find out where she is. It is interesting but not very feasible that someone as smart as him would do the things he did. It is a stand alone book with lots of twists. It is worth the time to read.
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Brett Arthur Arnold. A great book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Connelly Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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The thing I like most about Connelly's books is the way he weaves a plot. You never really know who dunnit until the end of the book. I would recommend this book unequivocally.
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Ben Franklin
4.0 out of 5 stars I thought it was good
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I read some bad reviews about this book, and the story line is pretty implausible, and some parts dragged a little, but Connelly is such a good writer and engaging story teller, it didn’t matter
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Lois Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars One fav author
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2024
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3.0 out of 5 stars Connolly's Intrigue
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Interesting and intriguing story. But a bit drawn and repetitive.
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jackey
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in Italy on June 15, 2023
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In the first half of the book nothing really happens, but then the thriller redeems itself and becomes exciting. The plot is crafty, the protagonist well defined. Gripping especially towards the end. I warmly recommend it.
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Reviewed in Germany on February 26, 2023
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Schreibt sehr schön und hält die Spannung bis zuletzt
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow start then took off.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2021
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I thought I wasn't reading a Michael Connelly novel to start with as initieit was a very slow start in comparison to all his other books. Indeed, it was fairly slowly, building the plot, to around half way through then, it took off and became an extremely gripping book. Another great read.
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