Character · Bosch circle · 3 books
David Chu
David Chu is a detective in the LAPD’s Asian Gang Unit who helps Harry Bosch in Nine Dragons and later works with him in Open-Unsolved. He brings language skills and knowledge of the city’s Chinese communities, though he and Bosch do not always trust each other.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- Nine Dragons (2009)
- Latest appearance
- The Black Box (2012)
- Books
- 3 (3 major)
- Series
- Harry Bosch
- Author
- Michael Connelly
- Circle
- Bosch circle
Where to meet David Chu
David Chu first appears in Nine Dragons (2009), in a major role, book 14 of the Harry Bosch series.
Every book with David Chu
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 2009MNine Dragonsmajor role · Harry BoschAsian Gang Unit detectiveBuy
- 2011MThe Dropmajor role · Harry BoschBosch’s Open-Unsolved partnerBuy
- 2012MThe Black Boxmajor role · Harry BoschBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Harry BoschLAPD homicide detective, later retired | 3 |
| Maddie BoschBosch’s daughter | 3 |
| Hannah StoneTherapist; Bosch’s girlfriend | 2 |