Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024 | Rating: 5/5 | Best Sellers in Audible Books & Originals
michael connelly is a must buy must read author this standalone is easy to follow no editing errors gratuitous violence or dragyoudown drama  not all questions are answeredintriguing storyline about cold cases trying to solve them the always dangerous “office” politics and criminals  descriptive writing that draws the reader into each scene realistic procedures actions and reactions believable characters with distinct personalities and emotional baggage thoughtprovoking and memorable dialogue“you’ll learn this part of being a good detective is knowing your boss and how he thinks”“or how she thinks”“right your dad can tell you a lot about all of this”“uh i don’t think my dad did too well in supervisor psychology”“true”“i mean he threw a lieutenant through a glass window in the watch office once they still talk about that at hollywood division”“then i’ll let you go but remember ballard think before you act there are consequences for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction the laws of politics are the same as the laws of physics”i will reread this story and always look forward to preorder when possible new works by this author