Nightshade (May 20, 2025)
Michael Connelly introduces a new cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina Island.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell has been “exiled” to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found wrapped in plastic and weighed down at the bottom of the harbor. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, he starts doggedly working the case. Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city.
Nightshade, the first book in a new series, will be released on May 20, 2025, in print, eBook, and audiobook in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The French translation will be released on June 11. The audiobook is narrated by Will Damron.
Praise
“Connelly has created a whole new cast of characters, and just like Bosch and Ballard, Stilwell and the rest are terrific. The case and the story flow nicely, and it wouldn’t be a Michael Connelly novel without a few surprises. His name on the cover guarantees a stellar read, and Nightshade is no exception and hopefully the start of a new series.”
—Jeff Ayers, First Clue Reviews
“Connelly’s compulsively readable, best-selling crime fiction is propelled by justice-seekers committed to their calling, no matter the risks. In his fortieth novel, Connelly introduces a new righteous law man, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell, and a new base of operations. …Nightshade is a gripping and promising start to crime virtuoso Connelly’s new series.”
—Booklist ⭐️ Starred Review