Michael Connelly

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. Those who join will receive exclusive “behind-the-writing” videos via email before the event to add to their reading experience. 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.

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…

“unputdownable…delivering white-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly’s best.”
—Publishers Weekly ⭐️ Starred Review

“…The Waiting is Michael Connelly at his very best, proving once again why he is the undisputed master of the modern crime novel.”
—The Real Book Spy

With stops in New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, and in California. Click for details and ticket links.