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The Hollow: A Harry Bosch Novel by Michael Connelly

The Hollow is a Harry Bosch novel by Michael Connelly about Bosch reopening a long-buried murder from his childhood. It combines a present-day investigation with the detective’s troubled past and his pursuit of justice.

At a glance

Bosch refuses a settlement connected to his childhood institution and seeks justice instead.
The plot revisits an unresolved death at the MacLaren Children’s Center while Bosch investigates a possible link to a notorious unsolved case.
Mickey Haller, Bosch’s half-brother and a defense attorney, brings him news of the settlement.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise ties a current investigation to Bosch’s personal history, giving returning-series readers more context about his past.
The listing presents a clear murder-investigation hook with a possible connection to another unsolved case.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Little, Brown and Company
Publication date	Oct. 27 2026
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-10	0316563854
ISBN-13	978-0316563857

Dimensions and weight
Weight listed	535 g
Dimensions	16.26 x 3.02 x 24.51 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Harry Bosch series readers interested in the detective’s childhood and earlier motivations.
Thriller readers drawn to a reopened murder case and a mystery rooted in institutional history.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a standalone story with no connection to an established detective’s past.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 9,287 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars0%0%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the book as an engaging, well-written page-turner, with particular praise for its suspense, characters and insight into Bosch’s youth. That response suits the listed plot’s return to an unresolved childhood case. Aggregate ratings are also mostly in the top two star categories, but they do not establish that every reader will enjoy the story.

Positive themes

Customers praise the engaging story, suspense and readable, well-written style.
Feedback highlights the characters and the added insight into Harry Bosch’s past.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Hollow about?

Harry Bosch revisits the MacLaren Children’s Center after learning of a settlement for former residents. He seeks to reopen the investigation into the death of a fellow ward rather than take the money.

Is The Hollow part of the Harry Bosch series?

Yes. The supplied title identifies it as a Harry Bosch novel, and the plot centres on the detective.

How long is the listed edition?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.