Coming Out In May – NIGHTSHADE

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Michael Connelly will have 2 new books published in 2025. The first book, NIGHTSHADE, introduces a new cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island. NIGHTSHADE is coming out on May 20 in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Cover art to be revealed soon. You can read more about it and pre-order now.

Need A Gift Idea? How About An Inscribed & Signed Copy Of THE WAITING

Add some joy to your 2024 holiday season with a personally inscribed and signed copy of The Waiting. Chevalier Books in Los Angeles is offering this opportunity. Get one for yourself or for a friend. Ordering closes on 12/6/24. All orders will ship out on or shortly after 12/9/24. Books are available for in-store pickup and for nationwide shipping.

The Spanish Translation Of THE WAITING Is Available Now

La detective del Departamento de Policía de Los Ángeles Renée Ballard sigue los pasos de un aterrador violador múltiple cuyo rastro se ha perdido. Cuenta con la ayuda de la voluntaria más nueva de la Unidad de Casos Abiertos: la patrullera Maddie Bosch, hija de Harry.

Join Michael Connelly’s Book Club

Join Michael and his longtime editor, Asya Muchnick, in an intimate conversation about The Waiting. They’ll discuss writing and editing the book, the character development, and plot twists. They’ll answer questions from club members and talk about what is coming next. The book club is free and open to anyone who wants to read the book and join. The live online Crowdcast event will be held on Tuesday, November 12, at 8pm ET/5pm PT. A recording will be made available to any book club member who can’t join us at that time.

THE WAITING Is Now Out In The USA, Canada, The UK, Ireland, Australia, And New Zealand

The Waiting by Michael Connelly

LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty years. A recently arrested man is genetically related to a serial rapist who terrorized the city of angels. But when the relative is revealed, it is the last person you want to accuse unless the evidence is watertight.

With the help of the newest volunteer to the cold case unit – patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter – Ballard finally has another badge on the team. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city’s library of souls. Because some crimes have been waiting to be solved longer than others…