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Jan 09, 2018jimg2000 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Surprised that Connelly at 61 decided to add a new protagonist, Renée Ballard, to his already legendary portfolio of detectives. In one of those nights, the veteran cop Ballard, who was banished to grunt work in "The Late Show" as a result of a major spat with the old boys in LAPD, was called to several crime scenes that roused her curiosity or sense for justice. Despite of repeated warnings from the brass to stay away, naturally, the lone she-wolf resolved to investigate. A page turner of mysteries, killings and conspiracy that flip-flopped between Ballard's peaceful down-time and her intense hunt for truth. The last few sentences was a heartfelt end - woman, you got a friend! Note: The first female antagonist in Connelly's novels?