Description
Discover the gripping narrative of 'The Late Show', a must-read for crime fiction enthusiasts. Author Michael Connelly introduces Detective Renée Ballard, a complex new star navigating the dangerous streets of Los Angeles. This compelling 472-page novel, published in 2018, showcases Ballard's tenacity as she works the night shift at the LAPD, uncovering layers of mystery in a city alive with secrets. Injured by a past filled with challenges, including a sexual harassment complaint that has derailed her career, she is now assigned to the difficult and isolating night beat. However, when she discovers two pivotal cases, the brutal beating of a prostitute and the murder of a young woman in a nightclub, her resolve is tested like never before. Readers will be enthralled by Ballard's relentless pursuit of truth as she defies the odds and tackles both investigations by day and night. This novel not only explores the dark underbelly of crime but also highlights the resilience of a driven female detective in the LAPD. Get ready for a thrilling ride through the night with Detective Renée Ballard in 'The Late Show', a perfect addition to your crime fiction collection. Order now and dive into this exhilarating story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633462
Year: 2018
Publisher: A&U - Connelly
Pages: 472
Description:
'The Late Show introduces a terrific female character: Detective Renée Ballard ... this new star is a beauty ... Ballard is complicated and driven enough to sustain the series Connelly doubtless has in mind for her. Connelly writes passionately about, and captures especially well here, the detective's high when the pieces of a puzzle fall into place.' - Janet Maslin, New York Times
Los Angeles can be a dangerous city - never more so than in the dead of night.
Renee Ballard works the night shift at the LAPD in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none as each morning she turns her cases over to day shift detectives. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor.
But one night she catches two cases she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. Ballard is determined not to give up at dawn. Against orders and her own partner's wishes, she works both cases by day while maintaining her shift by night.
As the cases entwine, they pull her closer to her own demons and the reason she won't give up her job - no matter what the department throws at her.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760633462
Year: 2018
Publisher: A&U - Connelly
Pages: 472
Description:
'The Late Show introduces a terrific female character: Detective Renée Ballard ... this new star is a beauty ... Ballard is complicated and driven enough to sustain the series Connelly doubtless has in mind for her. Connelly writes passionately about, and captures especially well here, the detective's high when the pieces of a puzzle fall into place.' - Janet Maslin, New York Times
Los Angeles can be a dangerous city - never more so than in the dead of night.
Renee Ballard works the night shift at the LAPD in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none as each morning she turns her cases over to day shift detectives. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor.
But one night she catches two cases she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. Ballard is determined not to give up at dawn. Against orders and her own partner's wishes, she works both cases by day while maintaining her shift by night.
As the cases entwine, they pull her closer to her own demons and the reason she won't give up her job - no matter what the department throws at her.