The Late Show

Michael Connelly is the author of twenty-nine previous novels, including the #1New York TimesbestsellersThe Wrong Side of GoodbyeandThe Crossing.His books, which include the Harry Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer series, have sold more than sixty million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter who has won numerous awards for his journalism and his novels and is the executive producer ofBosch, starring Titus Welliver. He spends his time in California and Florida.

PRAISE FORTHE LATE SHOW—Janet Maslin,The New York Times
"The most intriguing mystery inThe Late Show, though, is Ballardherself. Connelly is too skillful to hand us her resume in one document dump;instead, he fills out her portrait with a subtle hand over the course of thenovel, a little background here, a glimpse of her temperament there, therevelation of her unusual living conditions sketched in between."—Colette Bancroft,Tampa Bay Times
"Det.Renée Ballard is a formidable character, an insightful and tenaciousinvestigator with an unusual background and a sturdy personality to carry aseries... Connelly has achieved success as one of the top mystery writers bycontinuing to keep his storytelling fresh. InThe Late Show, he delivers anexciting police procedural with a unique character."—Oline Cogdill,South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Fewwriters can capture the gritty streets of L.A.-and the inner workings of theLAPD-like Connelly."—Entertainment Weekly
"It'sa sharp move that allows him to shift his perspective in fresh and meaningfulways. Writing about the instantly appealing police Detective Renee Ballard alsorecharges Connelly, who has never been in better form."—Lloyd Sachs,Chicago Tribune
"Ballardis a force that with just one novel will easily be as beloved. There's no doubtConnelly is a master of crime fiction, andThe Late Showcements thatreputation."—Jeff Ayers,Associated Press
PRAISE FOR MICHAEL CONNELLY:

"Michael Connelly is an undisputed master."—Chuck Leddy
"Any new book by Michael Connelly is a cause for celebration."—Jackie Cooper,Huffington Post
"A masterpiece."—Steve Forbes,FORBES
"WelcomeRenée Ballard to the City of Angels' crime fighting pantheon. . . Connellyexcels at writing principled outsiders, and Renée Ballard hews to thisarchetype."—Paula L. Woods,Los Angeles Times
"More perhaps than any of Connelly's much-honored other titles, this one reveals why his procedurals are the most soulful in the business: because he finds the soul in the smallest details, faithfully executed."—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)