Part of Harry Bosch, book 21
First published 2019
Detective Renée Ballard arrives at Hollywood Station after her night shift to discover retired detective Harry Bosch searching through old case files. Though she cannot allow him access to department records, Ballard examines the case after he leaves. The file details the brutal murder of Daisy Clayton, a fifteen-year-old runaway whose body was dumped in Hollywood. The unsolved killing triggers Ballard's anger and compassion. She decides to partner with Bosch despite their unofficial status. The two detectives work together to uncover what happened to Daisy and identify her killer. Their collaboration creates a tentative trust between them as they navigate the investigation. The case grows more complex and threatens their safety as new evidence emerges. Ballard and Bosch must overcome the challenges that test their partnership while pursuing justice for the murdered girl.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: partners, second-chance
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 21st-century
433 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: violence