The Waiting

In The Waiting, master storyteller Michael Connelly delivers another gripping instalment in the saga of Detective Renée Ballard. Set against the moody backdrop of Los Angeles, this compelling narrative weaves together cold cases and the relentless pursuit of justice. The story ignites when Ballard, a seasoned LAPD detective, stumbles upon a crucial DNA match related to an unresolved case that has haunted her department for two decades. This new piece of evidence links a recently apprehended man to a notorious serial rapist who had once terrorised the City of Angels. The revelation of the suspect’s identity tilts the investigation into uncharted waters. It's someone so unexpected that Ballard must ensure her case is airtight before making any accusations. To navigate these treacherous waters, she teams up with Maddie Bosch, the daughter of the legendary - now retired - detective Harry Bosch, who is eager to make her own mark in the LAPD's cold case unit. But Maddie is driven by personal motivations, seeking to solve crimes that have languished in the shadows for far too long. This collaboration between Ballard and Bosch promises a blend of experience and fresh perspective, as they peel back the layers of evidence and chase leads through the labyrinthine alleys of Los Angeles. The novel explores themes of patience, persistence, and the chilling wait for justice to prevail.

The killer who got away with it.
The family before the phone rings.
The detective watching the suspect's every move.
For them all, there is
The Waiting.



In cold cases,
it's not the hope that kills you.
It's the waiting.

With its electrifying and powerful narrative, Michael Connelly once again proves why he is considered one of the finest crime writers of our time. The author behind Amazon Prime's Bosch and Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, Connelly brings his A-game with this intense, edge-of-your-seat thriller.



Crime doesn't come better than Connelly:

'A superb natural storyteller' - Lee Child

'A master of the genre' - Stephen King

'An incredible writer' - Richard Osman

'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' - Ian Rankin

'Nobody writes a better modern thriller' - Evening Standard

'One of the world's greatest crime writers' - Daily Mail