“I think books with weak or translucent plots can survive if the character being drawn along the path is rich, interesting and multi-faceted. The opposite is not true.”

American crime novelist and screenwriter, active since the 1990s. He is best known for his Harry Bosch series, which blends gritty police procedurals with deep character studies, and for adapting his work into films and TV series. His writing often explores moral ambiguity and the human cost of justice.