The Late Show discussion

I rarely give a book 5 stars. But Michael Connelly's The Late Show easily earned this rating. Interesting plot, Det. Renee Ballard is an interesting heroine, and I eagerly await the next book in this series. I have added a word to my vocabulary to describe this book: "unputdownable."

I totally agree. Renee is a great addition to Connelly's cast of protagonists. She is a real bamf. I can't wait for future books to find out more about her circumstances. Why is she homeless? Out of necessity or choice?

Cindy wrote: "I totally agree. Renee is a great addition to Connelly's cast of protagonists. She is a real bamf. I can't wait for future books to find out more about her circumstances. Why is she homeless? Out o..."

Cindy, I am without a doubt sure it is by choice, but there may be some deep-seated psychological factor behind it; and, for some reason, she doesn't want people to be able to find her anywhere except her workplace.

Jerrie wrote: "Cindy wrote: "I totally agree. Renee is a great addition to Connelly's cast of protagonists. She is a real bamf. I can't wait for future books to find out more about her circumstances. Why is she h..."

Can't wait to find out what led up to it

Cindy wrote: "Jerrie wrote: "Cindy wrote: "I totally agree. Renee is a great addition to Connelly's cast of protagonists. She is a real bamf. I can't wait for future books to find out more about her circumstance..."

Doesn't this reflect her Hawaii lifestyle?

Overall I enjoyed the book, but I was disappointed that (view spoiler)[ she was abducted. It seems to easy a plot line to have the female protagonist at the mercy of the male. (hide spoiler)] Was anyone else annoyed by that? Also, I had the whodunit spoiled for me about 2/3 through the book when I was looking at the questions posed on the GoodReads "The Late Show" page. Someone posted the bad guy without spoilering it. Grrr!

I want Renee' Ballard to hook up on a case with Bosch! Loved the subtle mention of Bosch (a victim was an extra in a Bosch movie). Renee' is a strong character and hope this becomes a new series. Would like for her to go back to days and get her LT to admit what he did to her!

Mark wrote: "I want Renee' Ballard to hook up on a case with Bosch! Loved the subtle mention of Bosch (a victim was an extra in a Bosch movie). Renee' is a strong character and hope this becomes a new series. W..."

Renee will team up with Bosch in the next book. "Dark Sacred Night" will be released in Oct 2018.

Yes, I agree, this is a great heroine addition.

sublimosa wrote: "Overall I enjoyed the book, but I was disappointed that [spoilers removed] Was anyone else annoyed by that? Also, I had the whodunit spoiled for me about 2/3 through the book when I was looking at ..."


YES. I so very much agree! Would that have happened to Bosch? Hell naw. It was a very weak spot in the book, IMO. I will take another chance on a Ballard novel, but only one.