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The Waiting by Michael Connelly
4.25
adventurous challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Another great book in the Renee Ballard series.   Renee Ballard is now in charge of the Open Unsolved unit, which revisits closed cases.  The unit has just found a DNA lead on the Pillowcase Rapist.  While this is happening, Renee's gun and badge is stolen and she tries to get them back without alerting the LAPD.  

As always, I love how Michael Connelly's books capture detective work.  There are always multiple balls in the air and as the title says a lot of waiting.  We see the return of Harry Bosch and Maddie Bosch.  Harry definitely takes a back seat so be prepared. There are some great new characters as well in the UOU.  

Renee continues to kick ass and take names.  She's sharp and assertive and does what she needs to for justice.  I can't wait for the next installment.