A former police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Connelly is the author of eleven Harry Bosch thrillers and several stand-alone bestsellers, including the highly acclaimed legal thriller, 'The Lincoln Lawyer', selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club. Michael Connelly has been President of the Mystery Writers of America. His books have been translated into 31 languages and have won awards all over the world, including the Edgar and Anthony Awards. He lives in Tampa, Florida, with his family.