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The Night Fire
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A FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR
A CrimeReads Best Crime Novel Notable selection
Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch's mentor, the man who trained him---new from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly
Back when Harry Bosch was just a rookie homicide detective, he had an inspiring mentor who taught him to take the work personally and light the fire of relentlessness for every case. Now that mentor, John Jack Thompson, is dead, and his widow gives Bosch a murder book, one that Thompson took with him when he left the LAPD twenty years before -- the unsolved killing of a troubled young man.
Bosch takes the murder book to Detective Renée Ballard and asks her to help him discover what about this crime lit Thompson's fire all those years ago. As she begins her inqueries -- while still working her own cases on the midnight shift -- Ballad finds aspects of the initial investigation that just don't add up.
The bond between Bosch and Ballard tightens as they become a formidable investigation team. And they soon arrive at a disturbing question: Did Thompson steal the murder book to work the case in retirement, or to make sure it never got solved?
Written with the intense pacing and masterful suspense that have made Michael Connelly "the hard-boiled fiction master of our time" (NPR), The Night Fire continues the unofficial partnership of two fierce detectives determined not to let the fire with burn out.
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“"Night Fire" is a masterful suspense novel that truly delivers on its promise of great twists and turns, making it a compelling read that's difficult to put down. Expanding on your brief summary, the book expertly weaves together multiple complex investigations that will keep any thriller fan guessing.
The story centers on two unique, fiercely dedicated investigators who team up on a cold case left behind by a deceased mentor. This main thread is immediately captivating, as they must determine not only who committed the long-ago murder, but also the motivations of the mentor who seemingly withheld the case file for decades. Was he trying to solve it in private, or bury it for good?
Simultaneously, each investigator is pursuing their own separate, active cases, all of which quickly prove to be more intricate than they first appear. The genius of the narrative lies in how the author seamlessly braids these seemingly disparate storylines, with clues, characters, and revelations from one case unexpectedly shedding light on another.
It's a novel that thrives on moral ambiguity and procedural complexity, showcasing the relentless dedication required to uncover the truth. You'll appreciate how the book delves deep into the characters' personal and professional struggles, adding layers of tension and emotional weight to their tireless pursuit of justice. Prepare for a story where every seemingly solved puzzle leads to an even bigger, more shocking question, guaranteeing that you'll be hanging on for the final, satisfying reveal.”
About Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly is the author of thirty-two previous novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Dark Sacred Night, Two Kinds of Truth, and The Late Show. His books, which include the Harry Bosch series and Lincoln Lawyer series, have sold more than seventy-four million copies worldwide. Connelly is a former newspaper reporter who has won numerous awards for his journalism and his novels. He is the executive producer of Bosch, starring Titus Welliver, and the creator and host of the podcast Murder Book. He spends his time in California and Florida.
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