Telemystery: Amazon Studios Orders Pilot for Bosch, Based on a Character Created by Michael Connelly

Amazon Studios has ordered pilots for two dramas, one of which — Bosch — is based on a character created by Michael Connelly.

Connelly will co-write the screenplay with Eric Overmyer (The Wire) and is reported to be an original story. The series is centered on Bosch as he stands trial for the murder of a suspected serial killer all the while continuing the chase for the killer of a 13 year old.

"Sharing this story with television audiences is very exciting, something that's been twenty years in the making," said Connelly in a statement. "It is amazing to have it come together with the synergy of Amazon — the world's largest bookstore — along with accomplished creator and showrunner, Eric Overmyer, and Fabrik, a production company dedicated to loyalty to the books. Harry Bosch can be in no better hands."

Titus Welliver (Argo) has been cast to play LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch.