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The Waiting

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Titus Welliver, Madison Lintz
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LAPD Detective Renée Ballard tracks a serial rapist whose trail has gone cold, and enlists a new volunteer to the Open-Unsolved Unit: Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter.

Renée Ballard and the LAPD’s Open-Unsolved Unit get a hot shot DNA connection between a recently arrested man and a serial rapist and murderer who went quiet twenty years ago. The arrested man is only twenty-four, so the genetic link must be familial: His father was the Pillowcase Rapist, responsible for a five-year reign of terror in the city of angels. But when Ballard and her team move in on their suspect, they encounter a baffling web of secrets and legal hurdles.

Meanwhile, Ballard’s badge, gun, and ID are stolen—a theft she can’t report without giving her enemies in the department ammunition to end her career as a detective. She works the burglary alone, but her mission draws her into unexpected danger. With no choice but to go outside the department for help, she knocks on the door of Harry Bosch.

At the same time, Ballard takes on a new volunteer to the cold case unit: Bosch’s daughter Maddie, now a patrol officer. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city’s library of lost souls—a case that may be the most iconic in the city’s history. Complex, satisfying, and full of dexterous twists, The Waiting demonstrates once more that “you can’t do better than Michael Connelly” (Forbes).

©2024 Michael Connelly (P)2024 Little, Brown & Company
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“A Hawaiian coda provides the best news of all: This distinguished series has plenty of miles to go. Aloha, and hooray.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Connolly is the best

Michael Connelly has done it again with The Waiting, another superb addition to the Harry Bosch and Renée Ballard series of unputdownable police procedurals. This latest novel once again showcases his unparalleled storytelling talent, which, as always, is at its absolute finest. From the very first scene, the novel grips you with its intricate plot and never lets go. This is Connelly at his best, and there’s truly no one better in the crime thriller genre!

As a longtime fan of the series, I’ve listened to multiple entries more times than I can count, and every year I eagerly await each new installment with the same level of excitement. The Waiting does not disappoint. Its pacing, tension, and emotional depth create an experience that feels like catching up with old friends, all while unraveling a new and thrilling mystery.

Another highlight of this audiobook is its outstanding narration. The trio of top-notch actors and narrators—Christine Lakin, Titus Welliver, and Madison Lintz—deliver a performance that elevates the listening experience to an all-time high. Their voices perfectly capture the intensity and complexity of the characters, making the story even more immersive and personal. Whether it’s Lakin’s portrayal of Ballard, Welliver’s iconic voice as Bosch, or Lintz bringing Maddie Bosch to life, each of them brings something unique and fantastic to this audio production.

If you’re already a fan of Connelly’s work, you’ll love this latest entry, and if you’re new, this will convince you to check out the entire series. Either way, The Waiting is an unmissable audiobook that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more.

Although I enjoyed the audiobook tremendously, now I’m sad that I’ve finished The Waiting—because now, my waiting begins for the next novel in this unique series!

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LOVE Connelly!

Loved the books and bringing the voices of Harry and Maddie to the story! Keep them coming!

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Great Book

In the top 10 of Connelys books. My favorite Ballad book Look forward to more Maddie stories

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really enjoy the Renee Ballard series

been waiting for this book to come out hahaha, I think it's the best Renee Ballard book so far and I love them all.
Connelly's writing gets better with every book he writes.

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strong female characters!

MC never disappoints! Ballard and Maddie will make a great team, I breezed thru the audio and look forward to rereading (great distraction from current affairs).

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Great Book in Every Way!

Loved this story and the different perspectives of the story telling. Great weaving of various threads of the story. Can’t wait to see where these characters go next. Thanks for writing a great book!

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The ending


The ending was kind of a letdown, there needed to be more action I think person

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Really Enjoyed the Story

This story keeps you on the edge. Connelly knows how to tell a great story keeps you hooked.

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Tantalizing

Oh my! I could not stop listening until it was done. Great plots intermixed together seamlessly.

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Worth the wait! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My favorite Bosch/Ballard book in the series. Story is not confusing when it mixes the past & present.
Best roll for Maddie too. Can’t wait for the next one.

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