City of Bones vs The Brass Verdict: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Police in fiction, Harry Bosch, Bosch, Los angeles, Crimes against, Police

City of Bones

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

The Brass Verdict

The Brass Verdict Michael Connelly · 2008 ★★★★☆ 4.5 533 pages · ≈ 9 h 52 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 quicker read — about 7 hours vs 9 for The Brass Verdict.
City of Bones is the easier read (Light), The Brass Verdict more demanding (Moderate).