The Waiting, Michael Connelly’s sixth installment in the Ballard and Bosch series, is a complex and gripping crime thriller that fans of the genre won’t want to miss. The novel brings back Renée Ballard, now leading the LAPD’s cold case unit, where she faces multiple high-stakes investigations. One key plotline follows her pursuit of the infamous “Pillowcase Rapist,” whose attacks terrorized Los Angeles over two decades ago. This time, Ballard is joined by Harry Bosch’s daughter, Maddie, adding a personal twist to the narrative as they delve into unsolved crimes【7†source】【8†source】.
The novel’s standout quality is its well-crafted, layered investigations. Ballard’s efforts to track down the serial rapist run parallel with her involvement in a much larger, more dangerous threat: a potential terrorist attack in Malibu, uncovered by Harry Bosch, who is still recovering from cancer. Connelly skillfully weaves these two threads with Ballard’s personal challenges, including the theft of her badge and gun, and Maddie Bosch’s emotional journey as she joins the investigation【9†source】.
The Waiting exemplifies Connelly’s signature style, delivering meticulous police procedural details alongside the deeply human aspects of his characters. The novel not only captures the complexities of Ballard’s professional and personal struggles but also explores her connections to Bosch and his daughter, creating a deeply engaging and suspenseful read【8†source】【9†source】. Connelly’s attention to the inner workings of law enforcement and his talent for building tension ensures that The Waiting ranks among his best works.
Product details
- ASIN : B0CTH8GBH3
- Publisher : Little, Brown and Company (October 15, 2024)
- Publication date : October 15, 2024
- Language : English
- File size : 1134 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 387 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #92 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
