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Connelly also continues to build on Ballard’s and Bosch’s unique working-relationship. Although still a bit rough in the personalities, their common bonds that bind them – being outsiders, extremely stubborn, and refusing to obey structured rules and policies – is what makes the partnership really work for me. Even with the contrasting differences in their ages and points in life, Ballard is a close reflection of what Harry was earlier in his career – rebellious, angry, and inflexible. However, Harry is a generation older than her, gained wisdom through his tough experiences, and become more of a mentor for other detectives. I especially like that Harry is training and influencing Renee Ballard because he sees a lot of himself in her. By mellowing out later in life (as well as being physically challenged), Harry’s able to help develop the next generation of law enforcement. I love seeing him pay it forward. This is a somber yet excellent entry in the Bosch and Ballard series. We see Ballard dealing with the politics and stress that comes with being the boss of the cold case unit--including handling Bosch, a lone wolf for life. Bosch is in a bad place and also determined to solve the Gallagher case, no matter what. The cold cases Connelly presents are all intricate and detailed (as always) with his usual research and police authenticity. And as I sit here pondering this review I wonder if this book would carry the same emotion for a reader just starting out, reading this one without reading all the others first. Without knowing Bosch this book might come off as shadow that continues to darken to the very end.

I finished this thoroughly satisfied with the wrap up of the cases but also with a sadness. Wont reveal why. Those who read or has read the book know why. Devil’s claw is a dark pink flowering plant that thrives in the desert and arid habitats. The low-growing, ground-hugging shrub is identified by its large funnel-shaped fragrant magenta flowers, heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins, and large curled seed pods. Devil’s claw grows 4” (10 cm) tall and spreads 24” (60 cm) wide. The Joshua tree is a type of yucca plant that lives in the Mojave Desert. This drought-tolerant tree-like desert plant also has names such as yucca palm and palm tree yucca. Native to Arizona, Utah, California, and Nevada, the large sun-loving plant can grow as high as 50 ft. (15 m). The slow-growing tree may take many years to reach that height. Jade plants—also called money trees—are easy-to-care-for houseplants that grow outdoors in desert environments. Their tolerance for arid conditions is the reason why these plants hardly require watering indoors. Jade plants are small shrubs that can also look like miniature trees. Although these plants can grow in the shade, they need plenty of sunshine to help them thrive. Now twelve months later Ballard has changed her mind after considering the personal offer she received from the chief of police, who offers her the opportunity choose any role she wants in the LA police department. That decision has led her to resurrect the same Open-Unsolved unit that Bosch used to be an integral part of. In addition, Ballard has reached out to Bosch and made him an unrefusable offer to join her team as a volunteer investigator.

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Desert Star is a 2022 novel by Michael Connelly. It is the fifth novel to feature Connelly's newest protagonist, LAPD detective Renee Ballard, and the 24th to feature his oldest protagonist, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch. The characters were not themselves. It was like getting introduced to new characters. Both Ballard and Bosch take questionable decisions and behave like rookies. 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!And, despite friction between them in “The Dark Hours,” she recruits Bosch for the team. He’s a volunteer, as are all the other team members except for Ballard. Michael Connelly decided to become a writer after discovering the books of Raymond Chandler while attending the University of Florida. Once he decided on this direction he chose a major in journalism and a minor in creative writing — a curriculum in which one of his teachers was novelist Harry Crews. What kind of a detective is she?! Bosch always had a moustache, and she doesn't immediately realize that? Review of the Little, Brown and Company audiobook edition, released simultaneously with the Little, Brown and Company hardcover original (November 8, 2022).

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