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Jun 05, 2023Electronbare rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The book started off right into the mystery which gets the audience to start thinking right away on who is the suspect? The second half of the book was more exciting in my opinion. Curious to see how Ballard/Bosch interaction would work…
Jan 16, 2023quest598 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Feb 01, 2022Cher70 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a very interesting read being the beginning of a new series for Michael Connelly. I'm on to the second one.
Jan 28, 2022Dreamstime rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I was not a fan of how the book was divided up into segments of Bosch then Ballard, though I understand why it was necessary, given the interwoven plot. Even so, I love both characters and look forward to The Night Fire. I think I need to…
Jan 07, 2022rockmenard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the best Bosch/Haller books but still a good book with some interesting plot lines and turns. A bit too much filler in places, in my opinion.
Sep 30, 2021
Good writing but too much graphic material for me as a female reader who doesn't care for that. Did not read enough to award a star rating.
Jul 22, 2021LiteraryCowgirl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read all the Bosch series and the Mickey Haller books and as Mr. Connelly continues to read about my favorite American Detective Harry Bosch and all those in his universe, I will continue to read them. They are gritty, realistic,…
Apr 19, 2021Tdruid rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed the writing so much, I immediately sought out the Harry Bosch series, which I’m thoroughly enjoying. I’ll read more of this series, but I want to get caught up on Harry’s life first. And this one is good enough to read again as a…
Feb 26, 2021SeattleSaul rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Another in the long series of detective stories in Los Angeles featuring either Harry Bosch or a similar lead character. Although I’ve read five of them, they show “writerly” craft and inside knowledge of police work (good, bad, and ugly)…
Sep 19, 2020maipenrai rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I found this police procedural to be OK, but I prefer the Harry Bosch series. Mild recommendation. Kristi & Abby Tabby
Jul 30, 2020
I really liked this introduction to a new character from Michael Connolly. Renee is gutsy cop that is good at her job. She does tend to jump into things without backup that gets her into trouble. She was given a bad rap because she stood…
Jun 16, 2020Cidherman rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT! This is one of Connelly's best! Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020 When an author becomes well known and celebrated there is a real risk that as he continues to write, his later works will not not reach the high bar…
Apr 18, 2019Blabbermouth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a good read. A new detective, Renee Ballard working the night shift at LAPD in Hollywood. She chases up two cases . One is a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot & the other is a shoot out in a nightclub. It kept me…
Mar 24, 2019BigOrange rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Pretty heavy handed with the detailed descriptions of every acronym ever invented for the LAPD in the first half of this book but once the action ramps up this becomes a typically great Connelly read with a likable new heroine. Enjoyable…
Nov 20, 2018patrick2murphy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book had more twist & turns than the Mr. Toad Ride at Disneyland. Certainly held my interest. When I read a book I especially enjoy when I can learn many things from it & this book did not disappoint.
Nov 09, 2018
Read November 2018
Aug 28, 2018Zoelexi777 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved this book and the introduction of Renee Ballard. Sometimes there was a little too much background information but overall this was a great read. Can’t wait for his next book when Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard work together.
Aug 24, 2018empbee rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It is rewarding to get through the sometimes tedious first half to enjoy the tense, unexpected conclusion of the book.
Aug 15, 2018cambridgedon rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A solid four stars in every regard (not five since it's not an epic storyline). Connelly introduces a new character - female and fierce - and fighting with the system like Bosch. A takeaway from the story is learned fellow-Boomer wisdom…
Jul 04, 2018susanmusin rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Raw, newly minted, gutsy, bloody Ballard blams to life, sucker-punch to the gut, this shy of slick as Connelly's character-jammed screwy plot- spools fast as a slap upside your head. Lovely.
May 04, 2018avidFVreader rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another very good read from Michael Connelly. Fast paced. Looking forward to the next one with Renee Ballard.
May 03, 2018gogo12127 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Renée Ballard works the midnight shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing few, as each morning she turns everything over to the daytime units. It's a frustrating job for a once up-and-coming detective, but it's no…
Apr 20, 2018AureliaReads rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Disappointing. When Rankin wanted to move away from his Rebus series, he brought us a new character, Inspector Fox, who was very different from Rebus in his whole personality, and in his role in police work. It worked. Connelly has just…
Mar 27, 2018PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Like other readers I noticed the similarity between Ballard and Bosch immediately. It feels somewhat like Connelly stripped down Bosch to his essence and then added in new hobbies and homes and called it a new character. Despite that...…
Mar 23, 2018sloanelCPL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I agree with the positive comments of previous reviewers, and would add that if you've been watching the Bosch series, some of the story lines in The Late Show will feel familiar. I look forward to reading more about Renee Ballard.