The Late Show - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316439924 ISBN 13: 9780316439923

Synopsis

"Introducing Detective Renaee Ballard"--Jacket.

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Review:

PRAISE FOR MICHAEL CONNELLY:

"Michael Connelly is an undisputed master."--Chuck Leddy

PRAISE FOR THE LATE SHOW
"The Late Show introduces a terrific female character: Detective Renee Ballard. . . The pacing of Ballard's debut story is breathless. . . Ballard is complicated and driven enough to sustain the series Connelly doubtless has in mind for her." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times

"The most intriguing mystery in The Late Show, though, is Ballard herself. Connelly is too skillful to hand us her resume in one document dump; instead, he fills out her portrait with a subtle hand over the course of the novel, a little background here, a glimpse of her temperament there, the revelation of her unusual living conditions sketched in between."--Colette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times

"Det. Renee Ballard is a formidable character, an insightful and tenacious investigator with an unusual background and a sturdy personality to carry a series... Connelly has achieved success as one of the top mystery writers by continuing to keep his storytelling fresh. In The Late Show, he delivers an exciting police procedural with a unique character."--Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun-Sentinel

"Few writers can capture the gritty streets of L.A.-and the inner workings of the LAPD-like Connelly."--Entertainment Weekly

"It's a sharp move that allows him to shift his perspective in fresh and meaningful ways. Writing about the instantly appealing police Detective Renee Ballard also recharges Connelly, who has never been in better form."--Lloyd Sachs, Chicago Tribune

"Ballard is a force that with just one novel will easily be as beloved. There's no doubt Connelly is a master of crime fiction, and The Late Show cements that reputation."--Jeff Ayers, Associated Press

"Any new book by Michael Connelly is a cause for celebration."--Jackie Cooper, Huffington Post

"A masterpiece."--Steve Forbes, FORBES

"Welcome Renee Ballard to the City of Angels' crime fighting pantheon. . . Connelly excels at writing principled outsiders, and Renee Ballard hews to this archetype."--Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times

Book Description:

First there was Harry Bosch. Then Mickey Haller changed the legal thriller. Now, meet Michael Connelly's brand new detective: Renée Ballard.

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0316439924
• ISBN 13: 9780316439923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 544