I look forward to Michael Connelly books with even greater anticipation in this extended period of Corona Virus and the never ending summer of global warming writ large. I now read to mentally escape flash floods, fires, and heatwaves. Lucky for me THE DARK HOURS provided plenty of distraction. This is really a Renee Ballard book with Harry Bosch providing assistance on the edges of two cases; much as Bosch fans might wish it otherwise. Ballard is up to the task and has now become a strong enough character in her own right that she carries the book.

But the real strength in this book is Connelly’s ability to weave the present into the atmosphere of the LAPD. If readers are struggling with issues, than consider the police having experienced everything, and then some. Connelly makes it real for his characters as Ballard struggles to work cases without much support from burned out cops reluctant to leave precincts. When Ballard decides to solve the cases on her own, she sets the stage for a showdown with her superiors. Bosch has a few things to say about her methods, as you might imagine. The book is a great addition to the Bosch Universe. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Another terrific Michael Connolly book ,as soon as I got the book thanks to Netgalley I sat down to immediately read it.I was pulled right in love the team of Ballard/Bosch they never fail to keep me turning the pages.following all the twists and turns.Already looking forward to next in series.#netgalley#little brown.

When I saw that Michael Connelly was releasing a new book in November, I jumped at the opportunity to read it. I didn't even read the description - I knew it would be good. And it was GREAT. Having read all of Connelly's prior books, I think his books get better with time, This Ballard and Bosch was fantastic I cannot wait to read the next Ballard/Bosch book to see what Renee Ballard does next. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the advanced copy. Amazing!!

I love the team of Ballard and Bosch. Connelly has written another exciting book about their involvement in 2 major cases. I enjoy the relationship between these two.

Ballard is a rebel and a professional which is constantly getting her into trouble with the LAPD. When a former cop turns up in the middle of a murder investigation, she finds herself a pariah in the force.
Even more fascinating is her brave and careful involvement in the series of rapes by a team known as the “Midnight Men”.

Sure, we have to suspend disbelief as we follow this pair. I must say I enjoyed every page. I can’t wait to see how Connelly positions Ballard and Bosch for their futures.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to review another remarkable Connelly book.