The Waiting

Description

Author: Michael Connelly
Series: Ballard & Bosch
Publisher: Orion
Edition: 1st (2025)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 496
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781398719033
ISBN-10: 139871903X

The Waiting is a powerful crime thriller by Michael Connelly, serving as key inspiration for the Amazon Prime series BALLARD and expanding the acclaimed Ballard and Bosch universe. The novel follows Renée Ballard, a relentless LAPD detective leading the under-resourced cold case unit, as she fights time, bureaucracy, and corruption to bring justice to forgotten victims.

As Ballard reopens long-buried cases, shocking connections begin to surface—linking past crimes to present dangers. With the help of legendary detective Harry Bosch, she uncovers truths that powerful people want to keep hidden. Each revelation raises the stakes, forcing Ballard to confront not only violent criminals but also flaws within the justice system itself.

Dark, intelligent, and deeply atmospheric, The Waiting is perfect for readers who love police procedurals, detective fiction, legal thrillers, and gritty crime novels. A must-read for fans of Michael Connelly, Bosch, and high-stakes investigative storytelling.