Harry Bosch Finally Confronts His Past in Michael Connelly's New Novel, Prequel Series

Harry Bosch is finally confronting his demons. Bestselling author Michael Connelly just dropped details on his latest novel, The Hollow, and it’s a bombshell: Bosch dives deep into his own traumatic past. This isn't just another case for the iconic detective; it’s personal, and it connects directly to the burgeoning Bosch live-action universe which is also exploring his origins.

The Hollow, hitting shelves this October in North America and November in the UK, finds Bosch refusing a substantial settlement from a class-action lawsuit against MacLaren Children's Center, the notoriously abusive facility where he spent part of his childhood. Instead of money, Bosch demands justice. He's compelled to reopen the unsolved death of a fellow inmate named Chops, whose body was found in "the hollow" — a secret, disciplinary space. Bosch’s investigation unearths a terrifying truth: the killer survived and evolved into a vicious criminal. It’s a raw, compelling journey into the scars that shaped Bosch’s relentless pursuit of truth.

This deep dive into Bosch’s past couldn't be better timed. Production is ramping up for MGM+'s Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel series starring Cameron Monaghan as a young Harry. Set against a gritty, racially charged 1990s Los Angeles, the show will explore how a young Bosch navigates a fractured LAPD, a major heist, and a web of corruption that ultimately defines his unbreakable code: "Everybody counts, or nobody counts." The Bosch universe is expanding fast, with Titus Welliver still leading Bosch: Legacy and a Renee Ballard spinoff in the works. But it's this dual focus on Bosch's origins – in both print and on screen – that truly excites.