Michael Connelly (1) (1956–)
Author of The Lincoln Lawyer
For other authors named Michael Connelly, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Michael Connelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1956. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 where he majored in journalism and minored in creative writing. After graduation, he worked at newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in the show more crime beat. In 1986, he interviewed survivors of a plane crash with two other reporters and the magazine story subsequently written on the crash was on the short list for the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing. This story led to a job as a crime reporter for the Los Angeles Times. After three years there, he began writing his first novel. His first novel, The Black Echo, was published in 1992 and won the Edgar Award for best first novel. He is the author of the Harry Bosch series, the Jack McEvoy series, and the Mickey Haller series. He has won numerous awards including the Anthony Award, Macavity Award, Shamus Award, Dilys Award, Nero Award, Barry Award, Ridley Award, Maltese Falcon Award (Japan), .38 Caliber Award (France), Grand Prix Award (France), Premio Bancarella Award (Italy), and the Pepe Carvalho Award (Spain). (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Michael Connelly
In the Shadow of the Master: Classic Tales by Edgar Allan Poe (2009) — Editor; Contributor — 175 copies
The Blue Religion: New Stories about Cops, Criminals and the Chase (2008) — Editor; Introduction & Contributor — 153 copies
City of Angels & Angels Flight & Angel of Mercy (Shannon Saga Book 1, 2, 3 Books One, Two, Three 1-3 - Christian… (2009) 7 copies
Bosch - Season 2 [PAL Non US Format] 5 copies
No title 5 copies
Cielo Azul [short story] 5 copies
Father's Day 3 copies
Void Moon (abridged) 2 copies
Michael Connelly - Harry Bosch Collection (Books 3,4 & 5): The Concrete Blonde, The Last Coyote, Trunk Music (Harry… (2016) 2 copies
Avertizarea 1 copy
Introducing Harry Bosch 1 copy
Hämärän tunnit 1 copy
Lincoln Lawyer Collection 1 copy
Wydział spraw zamkniętych 1 copy
TRUNCK MUSIC/THE LINCOLN LAWER/THE BLACK ECHO/THE POET/ANGELS FLIGHT/THE CLOSERS (HARRY BOSCH) (2005) 1 copy
Operation Brisket 1 copy
Six Michael Connelly Titles; the Closers, Chasing the Dime, the Brass Verdict, the Last Coyote, Trunk Music, City of… (2000) 1 copy
Chasing the Dime / The Lincoln Lawyer / The Concrete Blond / Angels Flight / Lost Light / The Overlook / The Black Echo (2000) 1 copy
ANGEL IN FLIGHT-CHASING THE DIME-A DARKNESS MORE THAN NIGHT-THE CLOSERS-LOST LIGHT-THE BLACK ECHO-TRUNK MUSIC-THE… (1995) 1 copy
Il bluff (in Turno di notte) 1 copy
Sax solo (in Cold Case) 1 copy
Articles on Novels by Michael Connelly, Including: Harry Bosch, the Overlook, Echo Park (Novel), the Narrows (Novel),… (2011) 1 copy
Lost Light(2003) 1 copy
The Midnight Fire 1 copy
Libros selectos 1 copy
The Safe Man A Short Story 1 copy
Michael Connelly - Harry Bosch Collection (Books 1 & 2): The Black Echo, The Black Ice (Harry Bosch Series) (2016) 1 copy
Michael Connelly Collection 7 Books Set (City Of Bones, The Concrete Blonde, Lost Light, The Black Echo, Two Kinds of… (2020) 1 copy
Les dieux du verdict 1 copy
Associated Works
Books to Die For: The World's Greatest Mystery Writers on the World's Greatest Mystery Novels (2012) 247 copies
In Sunlight or In Shadow: Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper (2016) — Contributor — 243 copies
The Lineup: The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives (2009) — Contributor — 211 copies
The Dark End of the Street: New Stories of Sex and Crime by Today's Top Authors (2010) — Contributor — 94 copies
The Highway Kind: Tales of Fast Cars, Desperate Drivers, and Dark Roads (2016) — Contributor — 53 copies
Alive in Shape and Color: 16 Paintings by Great Artists and the Stories They Inspired (2019) — Contributor — 47 copies
Between the Dark and the Daylight and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year (2009) — Contributor — 42 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: The Afghan • Sun at Midnight • Echo Park • Messenger of Truth (2007) 9 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Chasing the Dime / Under an English Heaven / Cut Throat / Daddy's Little Girl (2002) 8 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Nine Dragons | Lady Killer | Present Danger | Water, Stone, Heart (2010) — Author — 6 copies
Livros Condensados: O Miradouro | O Jardineiro Francês | A Última Aula | A Orquestra de La Salva o Mundo (2010) — Author — 5 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Miracle in the Andes • The Lincoln Lawyer • The Wedding Officer • The Black Sun (1900) 4 copies
Livros Condensados: Sem Apelo Nem Agravo | A Estação de Waterloo | Cidade dos Ossos | Adeus, Paraíso (2005) 4 copies
Reader's Digest Condensed Books: Dead Simple • The Double Eagle • Diving Through Clouds • The Closers (2008) — Author — 4 copies
Livros Condensados: Ao Rubro | Simplesmente Pai | Gelo Negro | Caça aos Cêntimos (2003) — Author — 4 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Crisis Four • White • Void Moon • The Soldier's Return (2000) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Overlook • The Last Testament • Left For Dead • No Time For Goodbye (2007) 3 copies
Válogatott könyvek 22. Glenn Meade - Sakkara titka; Jeanne Ray - Júlia és Rómeó virágai; Lee Child - A… (2002) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions 2010: The Scarecrow / Rainwater / Where the Shadows Lie / The Art of Racing in the Rain (2010) 3 copies
Reader's Digest Select Editions: Nine Dragons / The Murder of King Tut / Present Danger / Kisses on a Postcard (2010) — Author — 3 copies
Livros Condensados: Stinger | Lua Vazia | A Lágrima do Diabo | A Catarata do Anjo (1998) — Author — 3 copies
Power in the Blood (Special 20th Anniversary Edition): Newly Revised Edition with an Introduction by Michael Connelly (2017) — Introduction — 2 copies
Select Editions: The Brass Verdict / Moscow Rules / Remember Me? / The Crossing (2009) — Contributor — 2 copies
Livros Condensados: Os Finalizadores | Blue Bistro | Mergulhar Na Sombra | Muito Honestamente (2007) — Author — 2 copies
Murder by the Book [2006, season 1] 2 copies
Encounters: Real Life Reading: The Lincoln Lawyer | The Wedding Officer | The Blue Bistro | The Black Sun (2007) — Author — 2 copies
Goed fout : fragmenten uit misdaadverhalen van bekroonde auteurs — Contributor — 2 copies
Livros Condensados: Garotinha do papai | Cidade dos ossos | Cartas de Sam para Jennifer | Teia de falsidade (2005) 1 copy
Best of Thrillers 1 copy
Livros Condensados: Zona de exclusão | Siga as estrelas | Lua errante | O filho de Eddie (2001) — Author — 1 copy
Válogatott könyvek 2012/5 Michael Connelly - Sárkány; Sarah Addison Allen - A barackfa őrzői; Sandra Brown -… (2012) 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Brass Verdict | Fathers and Sons | Moscow Rules | The Crossing Places (2009) — Contributor — 1 copy
Kirjavaliot - Musta kaupunki, Hiljaisuuden lapset, Sininen vyöhyke, Muistatko minut? (4-in-1) — Contributor — 1 copy
SELEÇÕES DE LIVROS VOLUME 40 1 copy
Válogatott könyvek 2013/5 Michael Connely - Zuhanás; Nichplas Sparks - Vissza hozzád; Patricia MacDonald -… (2013) — Author — 1 copy
The Scarecrow / Half Broke Horses / Thirteen Hours / From Cradle to Grave — Contributor — 1 copy
Australian Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Overlook / No Time for Goodbye / The Last Testament / Garden Spells (2007) 1 copy
Reader's Digest Select Editions: The Quiet Game / Angel Falls / Void Moon / The Innocents Within (2000) 1 copy
Das Versprechen des Opals, Unbekannt verzogen, Sternschnuppensommer, Nordwestwärts nach Nome von Gay und Laney… (2005) 1 copy
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1956-07-21
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Country (for map)
- Estats Units
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Places of residence
- Gainesville, Florida, USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA - Education
- University of Florida (BA - Journalism)
- Occupations
- journalist
author
writer
novelist - Organizations
- Mystery Writers of America (President|2003 - 2004)
Los Angeles Times - Awards and honors
- Edgar Award
Anthony Award
Macavity Award
Los Angeles Times Best Mystery/Thriller Award
Shamus Award
Dilys Award (show all 15)
Nero Award
Barry Award
Audie Award
Ridley Award
Maltese Falcon Award (Japan)
.38 Caliber Award (France)
Grand Prix Award (France)
Premio Bancarella Award (Italy)
Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award (2022) - Agent
- Philip Spitzer (Philip G. Spitzer Literary Agency)
- Short biography
- Michael Connelly is the bestselling author of over thirty novels and one work of nonfiction. With over seventy-four million copies of his books sold worldwide and translated into forty 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 #1 New York Times bestsellers include Dark Sacred Night, The Late Show, Two Kinds Of Truth, The Late Show, The Wrong Side Of Goodbye, The Crossing, The Burning Room, The Gods of Guilt, The Black Box, and The Drop. Michael is the executive producer of BOSCH, an Amazon Studios original drama series based on his bestselling character Harry Bosch, starring Titus Welliver and streaming on Amazon Prime. 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.
Members
Discussions
Chat in Book Discussion : The Poet by Michael Connelly (January 13)
For fellow Michael Connelly Fans - Who should I turn to next? in Crime, Thriller & Mystery (November 2023)
Let’s Meet the Author in Book Discussion : The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly (March 2023)
Chat in Book Discussion : The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly (March 2023)
Chat in Book Discussion : The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly (July 2020)
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Thieves (2)
Best Crime Fiction (15)
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Statistics
- Works
- 155
- Also by
- 91
- Members
- 133,810
- Popularity
- #51
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 3,589
- ISBNs
- 3,375
- Languages
- 28
- Favorited
- 354
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