I just finished reading The Dark Hours, Michael Connelly's latest Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch detective novel. I put in a hold request at the Denver Public Library as soon as it was published, but didn't get a copy until a few weeks ago. I have always enjoyed the Harry Bosch series, but for some reason, Connelly ages the character in real time, meaning that Bosch is now well past retirement age, and works on the sly with current LA police detective Renee Ballard solving cold cases. Nevertheless, it is still a great series. This time, Ballard seeks Harry's help in the murder of a man killed with the same gun used 7 years earlier in an unsolved murder Harry investigated before retirement. Meanwhile, Ballard, who works the midnight shift, is investigating a series of rapes taking place around Hollywood at the same time. As usual, this is a well written story and a real page-turner. Plus, at the end of the book, Connelly drops a hint about how Bosch, with Ballard's help, might return to the LA Police Department. We'll just have to wait for the next book to find out for sure. I myself can't wait. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Dark Hours right away.
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