Yes, I've been on a bit of a Michael Connelly spree. But after trying to get through Margaret Atwood's 'Blind Assassin' I needed some thing superficial. The 9 Dragons is one of my least favourite MC novels. It seems unrealistic. Harry's daughter getting kidnapped in Hong Kong because of a case he was working in LA. His trip to Hong Kong was also fantastic as he had to join forces with his ex-wife's Chinese boyfriend (security at the casino where his wife worked playing cards). As the two men tried to chase down the clues with the 'ex' in tow, she gets killed by bullets intended for Harry. But, Harry and the boyfriend leave her body behind and continue on with the mission. Once the daughter is freed and details come forward, Harry whisks her via air to LA. Only then does it seem she feel bad about her mother, but is ready and pleased to attend a new school immediately.
Mom's body will be shipped home for a funeral. Why is it that Harry's female love interests seem to get killed or injured or transfered? I guess it keeps him free for a new adventure.
