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The Late Show (Renée Ballard, #1)
The Late Show (Renée Ballard, #1)
Michael Connelly | 2017 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Mystery
8
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not Sure the Character is New, but Story is Great
LAPD officer Renee Ballard has been demoted to working the overnight shift in the Hollywood division. She’s frustrated that she never gets to work a case to resolution in her current role. Until one night when a series of cases land in her lap. A woman reports a stolen wallet. A transgender individual is left for dead. A shooting incident happens at a bar. As Ballard gets involved in all these cases, can she solve them?

I remember when this book came out how far behind I was on the author’s books and thinking I’d never get to it. And yet here I am. I found that Ballard shared quite a bit with the author’s Harry Bosch character. I’m not saying I didn’t like her, but I felt like she was a bit too familiar. Maybe that will change when I see them together. And again, I did like getting to meet her here and am looking forward to seeing what else happens to her. The mystery was very compelling. I saw a few things coming early, but there were some great twists that took me by surprise as well. I also enjoyed the nod to the Bosch TV show, which I guess means it is time for me to start watching it. Do keep in mind this is a police procedural, so the content is stronger than in the cozies I often read. If you haven’t met Ballard yet, you’ll be happy you picked up this book.
  
The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #26)
The Burning Room (Harry Bosch, #17; Harry Bosch Universe, #26)
Michael Connelly | 2014 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Thriller
8
8.8 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Bosch Has a New Case He’s Burning to Solve
As this book opens, Harry Bosch is still working in the cold case unit of the LAPD with a year left until his second retirement. He and his new partner have caught a cold case with a fresh corpse. The victim, Orlando Merced, was hit with a stray bullet ten years before. His shooting was never solved, and he has finally died due to complications from his injury. Bosch is hoping that the bullet, which wasn’t able to be removed before now, will be the break they need to solve the crime. However, Bosch still finds himself dealing with a lack of clues or evidence. Will he get lucky and find a new lead? Meanwhile, there is a second case in this book involving a crime from twenty years before that involved Bosch’s new partner, Detective Lucia Soto. Will they be able to solve it as well?

With two storylines, there was plenty of keep the story moving forward. I enjoyed seeing Bosch’s relationship with his new partner, which wasn’t a cliché from previous entries in the series. Unfortunately, there were still plenty of recycled things I did see coming. Don’t get me wrong, I still got caught up in the story, and old fans will still want to read it. But hopefully, we can get some fresh complications moving forward. Both stories were wrapped up well, and that left me feeling satisfied when the book ended. Even with some familiar plot points, fans will still enjoy this book.
  
Wild Infatuation (Rebel Rockstars #3)
Wild Infatuation (Rebel Rockstars #3)
F.A. Ray | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
WILD INFATUATION is the third book in the Rebel Rockstars series, and it's the turn of lead guitarist, Shawn, and long-term top fan, Terrance.

Terrance has liked the band from their very start, following them to dive bars to watch them perform. Along the way, he realises he likes Shawn, whereas a lot of others like Jacob. Shawn is aware of the green-eyed man who has been to every show, but because of his troubled past, is determined to keep his distance. That works okay until Terrance applies for, and gets, a temporary job as Hair and Makeup for the music video they are shooting.

This story drew me in as I was reading it, although it also had me shouting aloud at various parts. Terrance is a good soul with pure intentions, too good for the world we live in. So when what happened happened, I can't say as I was surprised. Shawn is very close-lipped regarding everything, but it did surprise me just how little he told his bandmates. You know, the ones who have been with him from the get-go!

This was a good story that I read in one sitting, and works well with the other books in the series. I look forward to whoever comes next! Definitely recommended by me.

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Merissa
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Jul 15, 2025