Connelly poignantly shows the cold case unit’s new homicide archive where the murder books of the unsolved cases are stored. Bosch and Ballard often run their fingers over these murder books when they are passing, as if connecting with those deceased. This is “hallowed ground to Bosch. The library of lost souls.” With two killers on the loose, it’s once again up to Bosch and Ballard to connect the dots and bring justice to the victims and their families—but this time, they’re faced with new challenges and more danger than ever before. New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly delivers another winner with his latest tag-team effort between longtime hero Harry Bosch and fan-favorite Renee Ballard, who work together when two cold cases suddenly heat up—offering Bosch a chance to finally take down a killer he’s been chasing for years. I remember discovering the Harry Bosch series and not being able to get enough. This passion helped me devour many of the books, as well as the television spin-offs that came from them, keeping me highly entertained over the years. Bosch’s grit and Ballard’s no-nonsense advocacy keep the series strong, particularly while they are still working together. Time will tell what will come of it.

Driven to Suicide: After trying to kill Bosch, Ted Rawls the Serial Killer shoots himself with his last bullet. It is always so hard to write a review of a new Michael Connelly book for me. I just want to do him the justice that he deserves. It is no secret that he is a favourite author for me, and I am always excited when a new book is announced and when it arrives, nothing else matters. As the years go on, my love for these books and characters has not faded. The cold case unit is staffed with mostly volunteers and recieved funding from a local politician whose sister was murdered but never solved. To keep the unit up and running they need to close cold cases. Starting with the murder of the councilman's sister, Sarah. Renée needs Harry's help.LAPD, но този път го командва детектив Рене Балард. Паралелно вървят два неразкрити до сега случая - убийство преди над двайсет години на сестрата на влиятелен общински съветник и бруталната екзекуция на цяло семейство, открито заровено след това в пустинята! Exact Words: Bosch intimidates Sheila Walsh into letting him in by saying, "I have a warrant." He does have a warrant—a years-old warrant from a completely different and unrelated case.

I was put off in the beginning, when Renee has been talking to Bosch in her office, introduces him to their colleagues and THEN, belatedly realizes that he has shaved off his moustache!

Renee has returned to the LAPD, and been given the lead to head up a cold case unit primarily staffed with volunteers. A local politician has been instrumental in getting funding for the unit. He has a personal reason, wanting the cold case of his sister to finally be solved. Renee taps Harry to work in the unit. He’s got his own agenda, wanting to be able to finally solve his personal white whale, the unsolved case of a murdered family of four. As Bosch makes some headway, he relies on Ballard to clear the way for him to make his move, in hopes of adding a positive stat to the LAPD column. However, anything can (and does) happen on the rough streets of LA, something both Bosch and Ballard know all too well. It’s the final chapters that impact the story most, sure to pique the interest of Bosch fans. Connelly proves to be a master with this chilling story that accentuates two of his well-developed protagonists.