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Michael Connelly - Biography

Connelly is a name associated with mastery of the detective literature genre. Becoming famous for his Harry Bosch novels, he gained popularity and acclaim from readers and critics around the world. In this biography, we will look at his life and work, as well as his contribution to world literature.

Michael was born on July 21, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. His family background had a strong influence on his future career. His father worked as a builder and engineer, and his mother as the main librarian at the school. They always encouraged the reading interests of Michael and his brother Conan, and it was in the library that he first met the world of books and literature.

Already in his early youth, Michael began to write short stories and poems. His interest in literature intensified when he began working for a college newspaper. He devoted his student years to studying journalism and literature, which shaped his style and skills as a writer.

Michael began his career as a journalist, working for various newspapers, including the "Los Angeles Times." His journalistic experience was an important stage in his journey to becoming a writer. He covered various criminal and legal stories, allowing him to immerse himself in the world of justice and policing.

Michael Connelly began his literary success with the novel The Black Echo (1992), in which he introduced Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles police detective, to readers. The novel became a worldwide bestseller and earned Connelly numerous awards, including the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Detective Literature Debut.

The Harry Bosch series of novels, launched by Black Echo, has become one of the most successful and long-lived in the history of the genre. Harry Bosch has become one of the most popular and recognizable detective characters, and his adventures are firmly in the golden fund of criminal prose.