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Back in the day, as a young detective, Bosch was trained by John Jack, who specialized in bringing young investigators along and showing them the ropes. Now, after a long and distinguished career with the LAPD, John Jack is dead—but he left one final case for his former protégé to crack.

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Ballard, who was first introduced as the protagionist in The Late Show before teaming up with Bosch in last year’s novel, is still working the night shift when readers meet back up with her here. Heading up the crime scene of a fire that killed Eddie, a homeless man living out of a tent, Renee suspects foul play. More importantly, she’s perhaps the only officer on scene who seems to care about the dead man, and is genuinely driven to find out what, exactly, happened to him—a trait that is very much in line with Bosch’s own “everybody matters or nobody matters” code of honor.

Agreeing to help Harry on the side, Renee and Bosch once again join forces and begin following leads and mining for clues. But as their investigation gets underway, the duo continuously find themselves wandering down one dead-end after another, before finally catching a break that might link Hilton’s murder to another killer. Still, in the back of Bosch’s mind, one concerning thought lingers. Why did John Jack steal this particular murder book . . . to try and solve it, or to make sure nobody ever could?

The introduction of Renee Ballard has certainly freshened up Bosch’s world, but while lots of things have changed, one thing remains the same: Connelly continues to deliver winner after winner, year in and year out. Harry is still the star, but Ballard continues to hold her own, and perhaps the best compliment of all is that her chapters (Connelly alternates chapters between their POVs) are just as riveting as when the camera stays tight on Bosch. There’s never a feeling or desire to rush through Renee’s pages to get back to Bosch, and as a team, Ballard is definitely in the running for Harry’s best partner, even though their relationship is a tad unconventional and only two book in the making.

Back at Thompson’s house following the funeral, John Jack’s widow instructs Harry to have a look around his office. There, he finds a murder book that Thompson had taken with him when he left the force more than twenty years prior. The cold case in question involves the unsolved murder of ex-con John Hilton, who was shot and killed while sitting in his parked car behind an alleyway known for drugs and trouble. Intrigued, Bosch is ready to get to work, but there’s just one problem. Having retired from the LAPD himself, Harry no longer has access to the files and resources he needs for the job—prompting him to reach out to Detective Renee Ballard for help.

I am here today because I know too well about the mental health struggles that come with being a 20-year first responder. My life inside and outside the yellow tape has been brutal at times. In 2020, I met with my best friend and brother, a career firefighter for lunch off of interstate 95. We sat for close to five hours and talked. However, looking back, did we? Obviously not due to the fact that seventeen days later he took his own life. I remember sitting there wanting to share with him some real struggles I was facing. I remember waiting for the perfect time to just start the conversation. I let the stigma stop me. I think back now, was he thinking the same? It breaks my heart.

Amazing event! and Kudos to you all for being a voice, and a safe place! We need more people in advance just like this! Keep up the amazing work! - am

Author: Michael Connelly Series: Bosch & Ballard #2 (Bosch #22) Pages: 416 (Hardcover) ISBN: 0316485616 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Release Date: October 22, 2019 Book Spy Rating: 9.5/10

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I want to first say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who sponsored, contributed, volunteered, supported, and attended the 2nd Annual Operation Yellow Tape Event.  We had folks from Chicago, NYC, Ohio, Kentucky, South Carolina, Yellow Stone, North Carolina, Virginia Beach and so many other areas that drove or flew in.

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Connelly opens his latest novel with Harry Bosch walking across the soft cemetery grounds, his cane—aiding him during his recovery from a recent knee operation following the events of last year’s Dark Sacred Night—sinking into the grass as he approached the final resting spot of John Jack Thompson.

Connelly continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest crime writers of all time, and reading one of his books is an experience unlike anything else the genre has to offer. Look for The Night Fire to make everyone’s “Best of” lists at the end of the year . . . right where it belongs.

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Patti and I were so blessed and touched throughout the day. It's been two weeks and we're STILL pumped! Let's save some sanity and some lives TOGETHER! It takes a team! - rl

The event was impeccably organized, from start to finish. The event's emphasis on camaraderie and inclusivity made everyone feel like they were part of one big, unforgettable family. - mk

It’s not easy to drop your shield and let someone know you’re hurting. But I knew something had to be done to break the stigma so we didn’t keep losing brothers and sisters to their own mental health. I personally hid in the shadows with a smile for seven long years! I know what that does to your mind, body, and soul. It’s what fueled me to launch the Operation Yellow Tape Mission, turned movement. We are creating a culture of men and women who are getting “loud and proud” about sharing their mental health struggles and asking for support!

It was incredible.I met many for the first time that day and saw many familiar faces from the previous year.OYT family … we did it! We had two incredibly successful mental health workshops and raised 1,174 lbs of food and hygiene products for the Chesterfield Food Bank.For our 3rd event in 2024, we are going to blow it out of the water. More info to come.  If becoming a #2024 sponsor interests you, reach out to me by clicking below.

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Praised as “One of the hardest working, most thoughtful, and fairest reviewers out there” by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, Ryan Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers” (Author A.J. Tata). Steck also works full-time as a freelance editor and pens a monthly thriller column for CrimeReads. For more information, be sure to follow him on Twitter and Facebook. He currently lives in Southwest Michigan with his wife and their six children.

Along with Bosch and Ballard, longtime fans will recognize a bunch of other faces too, including Harry’s half-brother, attorney Mickey Haller. One storyline follows Haller as he attempts to defend a man accused of killing a Superior Court judge, and as always, the Lincoln Lawyer steals every scene that he’s in.