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Desert Star

The Blockbuster Ballard & Bosch Thriller
By Michael Connelly
Series: Ballard and Bosch
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Desert Star by Michael Connelly is a gripping crime thriller where detective Renée Ballard joins forces with retired investigator Harry Bosch. As they delve into a mysterious cold case tied to a politician's family, the duo unravels intricate layers of secrets and danger. Their quest for justice becomes a complex battle against time and hidden adversaries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by compelling crime investigations and intense thrillers. Michael Connelly weaves an intricate narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists, ideal for readers who appreciate well-crafted detective stories and complex character dynamics that keep you invested until the very end.

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Desert Star

The brand new Ballard & Bosch thriller from the worldwide #1 bestseller behind Amazon Prime's Bosch and Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer

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THE WORLDWIDE #1 BESTSELLER BEHIND AMAZON PRIME'S BOSCH AND NETFLIX'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER

SOME CRIMES YOU CAN'T FORGET.
OTHERS YOU CAN'T FORGIVE.

Detective Renée Ballard is given the chance to revive the LAPD's cold case unit and find justice for the families of the forgotten. The only catch is she must first unravel an unsolved murder, or lose this opportunity of a lifetime...

Harry Bosch is top of the list of investigators Ballard wants to recruit. The ex-detective is a living legend - but for how long?

Because Bosch has his own agenda: a crime that has haunted him for years - the murder of a whole family, buried out in the desert - which he vowed to close.

With the killer still out there and evidence elusive, Bosch is on a collision course with a choice he hoped never to make...

'Cements Connelly's reputation as the master of modern crime fiction' EXPRESS

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CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:

'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'
IAN RANKIN

'An incredible writer'
RICHARD OSMAN

'The best mystery writer in the world'
GQ

'One of the world's greatest crime writers'
DAILY MAIL

'A superb natural storyteller'
LEE CHILD

'A master'
STEPHEN KING

'A genius'
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

'Crime thriller writing of the highest order'
GUARDIAN

'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction'
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Desert Star has been praised for its thrilling narrative and deep dives into past cases, leading to captivating action scenes. Michael Connelly's encyclopedic knowledge of forensics complements Harry Bosch's intense, low-tech approach as he follows leads with a fervent desire to bring order to a violent world. It is regarded as one of Connelly's best works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409186243

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 448

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Michael Connelly Series: Ballard and Bosch

About the Author

Michael Connelly is the author of thirty-nine previous novels, among them New York Times bestsellers The Waiting, Resurrection Walk, and Desert Star. His books, which include the Harry Bosch series, the Lincoln Lawyer series, and the Renée Ballard series, have sold more than eighty-nine million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter who has won numerous awards for his journalism and his novels. He is the executive producer of four television series: Bosch, Bosch: Legacy, The Lincoln Lawyer, and the upcoming Ballard. He spends his time in California and Florida. www.michaelconnelly.com f/MichaelConnellyBooks

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