I've had the privilege of seeing Michael Connelly in person
twice. both times were at this terrific little bookstore on
the Venice boardwalk in Los Angeles called The Mystery Annex.
a great lady, Terry Baker, now sadly retired, used to
schedule regular book signings and I spent many a happy
evening there with a lot of my favorite authors. Terrill used
to hang out there before he bought his own bookstore. so did
Gar Anthony Haywood
anyway, the first time I saw Mike was at Robert Crais'
appearance for L.A. Requiem. Bob spotted Mike in the audience
and immediately started shouting out hosannas, almost bowing
down in fealty. I was aware of Mr. Connelly's work, but had
yet to pick any of them up. I figured, if Bob likes him so
much, it's time
so thank you, Bob
the second time I saw Mike was on his tour for A Darkness
More Than Night. he is, as others here on the list have
attested, an extremely nice and unassuming man. I told him
that Harry Bosch was my favorite fictional character in any
medium, books, film, television or comics. I meant it then,
and it's still true
and so I'm thrilled to be able to say that Mr. Connelly has
joined Rara Avis to answer questions and discuss his
work
John Lau
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