Michael Connelly, best known as the author of the Harry Bosch series and the Lincoln Lawyer series, is one of the most prolific writers in the crime genre. The Late Show is the first book in a new series focussing on Detective Renee Ballard, a detective who works the night shift for the LAPD – she starts cases as they come in at night, but is forced to hand them over to the day shift detectives every morning. It’s thankless and unrewarding work that Ballard is clearly too good for. One busy night three different cases come in and Ballard makes the risky decision to pursue them herself during the day whilst still working the night shift. Ballard is a tough, smart and distinctive character making this first book a perfect jumping-on point for anyone curious about why Michael Connelly is so popular.
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