The Waiting

“The Waiting is a milestone of sorts for Bosch…He is a complicated, maddening, impulsive, brilliant, beautifully drawn character. Connelly’s books are gripping, with a momentum that starts on the first page and builds steadily to the last. And he describes Los Angeles as well as any writer ever has.”—Los Angeles Times

"Despite having to navigate the byzantine politics of the city’s justice system, including meddling higher ups and an intransigent prosecutor, Ballard and her team ultimately win the day. The multiple plot lines are suspenseful and unfold at a torrid pace, and as usual in a Connelly novel, the prose is tight and the characters are compelling and well-drawn. The Waiting is the habitually best-selling author at the top of his game.”—Bruce DeSilva, Associated Press

"Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game."—Mick Herron, #1 bestselling author of Slow Horses

“Connelly’s sixth book featuring Renée Ballard provides a welcome look at her backstory that allows for a more nuanced portrayal of the gritty detective.”—Washington Post

"Unputdownable . . . White-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly's best."—Publishers Weekly (starred)

“A Hawaiian coda provides the best news of all: This distinguished series has plenty of miles to go. Aloha, and hooray.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The Waiting is a delight from start to finish and another example of classic Connelly…. I was literally sweating as I read these tense scenes.”