Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Book Review - The Late Show by Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly changes gears from old Harry Bosch. This time in The Late Show he introduces us to young Renee Ballard, a tough detective trying to prove herself. She’s been shoved into the midnight shift due to some office politics – punishment for filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. It’s frustrating, but she’s working hard to do her job and move on. The book leaps into two cases that will keep her busy. First a prostitute is badly beaten and left for dead – a sign of an evil killer at large. Then a nightclub shooting has all the earmarks of gang activity and a possible cop on the inside. Oh the web tangles and Renee has a lot of work ahead of her.

From the cover blurb – As the investigations entwine, Ballard is forced to face her own demons and confront a danger she could not have imagined. To find justice for these victims who can’t speak for themselves, she must put not only her career but her life on the line.


Renee Ballard is an exciting new character and I look forward to reading more of her in Michael Connelly’s books. The Late Show proves to be a page-turner. Fast paced and riveting – everything you want in a crime drama thriller. 

12 comments:

  1. I know the author but I've not read any of his books. Might be a good one to start with.

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  2. A good post Joanne although I know not the author.

    Yvonne.

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  3. Sure sounds like one that you'd want to carve out some time for to take in and keep on reading.

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    1. exactly. The pages keep churning. Good writer and consistent.

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  4. Sounds terrific! I'm not familiar with this writer, but I'm always up for a page-turner. (I get soooo tired of turning all those pages myself...)

    Seriously, I'll check this one out. Thanks for the recommendation.

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    1. enjoy. And he's popular in the library. You can get all his books there

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  5. You're a courageous woman to read books like these. I'd need lots of both chocolate and company.

    Good to see you, Joanne. Thanks for being such a loyal. (Good guess on my post too. Sorry it's not right.) Be well.

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  6. Sounds like a real page turner! I laughed at your comment above. I'd need lots of lights on, too!

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    1. thanks. Hope all is well in your zany world

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