Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

The Late Show

Series: Renee Ballard
4.12 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 104,442 ratings, 7,288 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
In The Late Show by Michael Connelly, Renee Ballard is a determined detective working the night shift (the "late show") in Los Angeles. After being shunted to this less desired schedule following a controversial case, she gets drawn into the hunt for a killer, juggling multiple investigations and using her determination and skills to seek justice against the odds. As she navigates through the gritty world of LA's crime underbelly, she must outwit various adversities while dealing with her own personal struggles.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of The Late Show. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you appreciate fast-paced investigations and strong, resilient characters. It follows a determined detective navigating the challenges of the night shift while unravelling complex cases. Readers who are drawn to suspenseful stories with rich character development will find this an engaging read.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Late Show

'Connelly has created wonderful characters with Bosch and Haller, and Ballard will easily be as beloved. Connelly is a master of crime fiction.' - Associated Press

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Late Show introduces a terrific female character: Detective Renée Ballard. This new star is a beauty. Ballard is complicated and driven enough to sustain the series Connelly doubtless has in mind for her. Connelly writes passionately about, and captures especially well here, the detective's high when the pieces of a puzzle fall into place. - Janet Maslin, New York Times

Los Angeles can be a dangerous city - never more so than in the dead of night.

Renée Ballard works the night shift at the LAPD in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none, as each morning she turns her cases over to day shift detectives. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor.

But one night she catches two cases she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. Ballard is determined not to give up at dawn. Against orders and her own partner's wishes, she works both cases by day while maintaining her shift by night.

As the cases entwine, they pull her closer to her own demons and the reason she won't give up her job - no matter what the department throws at her.

Series: Renee Ballard

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Late Show by Michael Connelly introduces a compelling new character, LAPD detective Renée Ballard, who defies the odds and showcases resilience and determination. Readers appreciate Connelly's seasoned storytelling and tight plotting, making it an engaging read for crime and thriller aficionados. The character depth and narrative pace have been praised, adding layers to a satisfyingly intricate storyline.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760633462

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 472

About the Author

A former police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Michael Connelly is the international bestselling author of the Harry Bosch thriller series and the legal thriller series featuring Mickey Haller, as well as several stand-alone bestsellers. His most recent #1 bestseller is Dark Sacred Night, in which the legendary Harry Bosch joins forces with Connelly's newest LAPD protagonist, Detective Renee Ballard.

Michael Connelly's books have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwide. They have been translated into 40 languages and have won awards all over the world, including the Edgar and Anthony Awards. Michael Connelly has also been awarded the 2018 CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing.

Connelly is the executive producer of the successful TV series, Bosch, starring Titus Welliver. Bosch Season 4 is now available on SBS in Australia, with Season 5 to screen in 2019 and Season 6 also going into production.

Michael Connelly's new true crime podcast, Murder Book, will premiere on 28 January, 2019.

Michael Connelly spends his time in California and Florida.

To find out more, head to:
Website: www.michaelconnelly.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MichaelConnellyBooks
Twitter: @Connellybooks

Also by Michael Connelly

View all

More from Crime & Thriller

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.