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The Late Show

The Late Show

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In this first installment of the Renée Ballard series, #1 bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces a complicated and driven young detective fighting to prove herself on the LAPD's toughest beat. Renee Ballard works the midnight shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing few, as each morning she turns everything over to the daytime units. It's a frustrating job for a once up-and-coming detective, but it's no accident. She's been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. But one night Ballard catches two assignments she doesn't want to part with. First, a prostitute is brutally beaten and left for dead in a parking lot. All signs point to a crime of premeditation, not passion, by someone with big evil on his mind. Then she sees a young waitress breathe her last after being caught up in a nightclub shooting. Though dubbed a peripheral victim, the waitress buys Ballard a way in, and this time she is determined not to give up at dawn. Against orders and her partner's wishes, she works both cases by day while maintaining her shift by night. As the investigations intertwine, Ballard is forced to face her own demons and confront a danger she could never have imagined. To find justice for these victims who can't speak for themselves, she must put not only her career but her life on the line. Propulsive as a jolt of adrenaline and featuring a bold and defiant new heroine, The Late Show is yet more proof that Michael Connelly is a master of the genre.

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ISBN13: 9781455524235
ISBN10: 1455524239
Language: English
Publication Year: 2018
Format: Paperback

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    Gripping police procedural with a fierce female detective

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    If you enjoy intense crime stories with strong, driven protagonists, you'll find The Late Show compelling. Renée Ballard's relentless pursuit of justice against all odds makes for a captivating read, especially as her personal and professional worlds collide. Michael Connelly's storytelling keeps you guessing and rooting for her through every twist and turn.

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