The Waiting Reviews
“unputdownable…delivering white-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly’s best.”
– Publishers Weekly ⭐️ Starred Review
“Verdict: Connelly’s name on the cover guarantees a great read; his latest is no exception. The story follows the cases methodically and realistically, and the characters continue to grow. “
– Library Journal ⭐️ Starred Review
“Connelly shows yet again that he continues to have his finger firmly on the raw pulse of Los Angeles, striking gold with The Waiting… …Prepare yourself for a late-night reading session because 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
“A case gone cold, two detectives on the hunt, and everyone with their own personal agenda. Terrifying twists and addictive action makes this another hit from Michael Connelly.”
– Barnes & Noble
“A Hawaiian coda provides the best news of all: This distinguished series has plenty of miles to go. Aloha, and hooray.”
– Kirkus Reviews
““The Waiting” blends exceptional crime-solving with law and order politics while furthering not only the development of Ballard and Bosch’s characters but also refreshing the series by providing a succession plan for the ailing Harry. The waiting is well worth it in this satisfying new direction for the Ballard-Bosch universe.”
– Los Angeles Times
“The multiple plot lines are suspenseful and unfold at a torrid pace, and as usual in a Connelly novel, the prose is tight and the characters are compelling and well-drawn. “The Waiting” is the habitually best-selling author at the top of his game.”
– Bruce DeSilva, Washington Post
“Connelly created a superb crime fiction universe with his even-longer-running Harry Bosch series, and Renée Ballard fits into it perfectly. Renée and Maddie both prove to be fascinating characters, with troubled pasts and complicated motives that pop up in unexpected ways. Riveting and complex, this procedural is a worthy addition to both series—and a great place to start either one.”
– Apple Books
““I’ve run out of superlatives for Michael Connelly. …This is vintage Connelly. Another in a long line of Grade-A mysteries. I don’t ever take him for granted. He delivers the goods every single year.”
– Simon McDonald, Written By Sime (Diary of a Bookseller)
“Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game.”
– Mick Herron, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES
“another thrilling addition to the Connelly universe that propels Ballard and Bosch into the future. …Connelly’s latest is a book that will be hard to put down the moment you pick it up.”
– This Dad Reads
“Michael Connelly’s Renee Ballard mystery novel The Waiting is an excellent read. Then again, that can be said about all of Connelly’s work. In this case, it is a notch above.”
– The Mystery Site
“As with all of Connelly’s novels, The Waiting is densely plotted and combines police procedural with mystery, drama and complex moral dilemmas. Three main strands – the rapist case, Renee’s badge theft, and the new Black Dahlia investigation, are woven together creating a compelling and satisfying story. Another brilliant entry into an already strong body of work. Connelly goes from strength to strength as a writer.”
– Good Reading Magazine
“Connelly’s sixth book featuring Ballard provides a welcome look at her backstory that allows for a more nuanced portrayal of the gritty detective.”
– Washington Post, New Books To Read In October
“With 88 million book sales, Michael Connelly is the unrivalled master of the police procedural and The Waiting sees him at the top of his game.”
– Irish Independent
“Engrossing…Connelly continues to up his game with each novel…The Waiting continues those high standards.”
– Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel
“There’s laughter and tears in this one, plus a rock-solid storyline that keeps those pages a turning. I’m losing count of how many novels Michael Connelly has under his belt, but this guy never lets the standards slip and The Waiting is definitely well worth the wait. A five star read.
– CrimeFictionLover.com
“Review: 5 stars! …Why are you even reading a review? It’s Michael Connelly. You know what you’re in for—that’s why you picked it up.”
– Law Society Journal
“The Waiting is a delight from start to finish and another example of classic Connelly.”
– BookReporter.com
“The jeopardy starts on page one of this three-ply procedural and doesn’t let up. Michael Connelly tells his thrilling tale with fluency and finesse, never downplaying “the pain of the murder victim’s loved ones”. “We give answers,” Ballard says, “but answers don’t end the grief people carry.” She and The Waiting are class acts.”
– The Times (UK)
“The tension and suspense in “The Waiting” are relentless, especially once Harry’s 26-year-old patrol-officer daughter, Maddie, joins Renée’s investigative team. Mr. Connelly has, once again, crafted a terrifically exciting and subtly moving book, one that leaves enough threads untied so that readers can look forward to the next foray into the Open-Unsolved Unit’s “library of lost souls.””
– Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal
“With its multiple plotlines–ranging from cold cases to a terrorist plot–this production offers nonstop entertainment.”
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