City of Bones vs The Closers: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Harry Bosch, Los angeles, Crimes against, Police, Investigation, Murder

City of Bones

City of Bones Michael Connelly · 2002 ★★★★☆ 4.5 396 pages · ≈ 7 h 20 m · Light Find on Amazon

The Closers

The Closers Michael Connelly · 2005 ★★★★☆ 4.5 403 pages · ≈ 7 h 28 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.5 vs 4.5 — either is a safe pick by score.
City of Bones is the easier read (Light), The Closers more demanding (Moderate).