The Waiting

Renee Ballard will need Bosch and his daughter to help bring down her enemies-this is Michael Connelly at his compelling best.

Renee Ballard and the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit find a DNA link to a serial killer known as the Pillowcase Rapist. But when Ballard and her team move in on their suspect, they encounter a baffling web of secrets and legal hurdles.

At the same time, Ballard's badge, gun and ID are stolen - a theft she can't report without giving her enemies in the department the ammunition they need to end her career. Forced to seek outside help, Ballard knocks on Harry Bosch's door.

Meanwhile, Ballard has taken on Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter, as a new volunteer. But Renee soon learns that Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city's library of lost souls.

Ballard is determined to maintain her focus on justice - but this cold case opens a Pandora's box . . .

'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' - Ian Rankin
'Superb crime writing from a master' - The Australian
'The name Michael Connelly on the cover is a guarantee of a Good Big Read' - The Australian

About the Author

Michael Connelly is the author of thirty-eight previous novels, including #1 New York Times bestsellers Resurrection Walk, Desert Star and The Dark Hours. His books, which include the Harry Bosch series, the Lincoln Lawyer series, and the Rene Ballard series, have sold more than eighty million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter who has won numerous awards for his journalism and his novels. He is the executive producer of three television series: Bosch, Bosch: Legacy, and The Lincoln Lawyer. He spends his time in California and Florida.