The Dark Hours Book Reviews

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Easy Read. This was an easy read and as usual from Michael Connelly a well laid out plot.

Not a page turner. Very little suspense or real action. Most of text deals with relationships among members of the LAPD. Might be appreciated by readers interested in police protocols.

The Dark Stumble. Connelly got away with creating a starring unlikeable character in Bosch by creating sympathetic supporting actors around him, not to mention his writing skills that capture the reader no matter how uncomfortable they may become as the kidnapping drags on. Ballard is as deplorable in her antisocial behaviors as her 'mentor' Bosch. And a predictable ending using the 'smart-detective-turns-stupid' trope didn’t do her any favors. Drizzled with a defund-da-police attitude also takes any possibility of an enjoyable read. Perhaps that was Connelly's theme. Or perhaps he just never really like cops to begin with—fool me once, shame on you…fool me 19 times and I wipe my hands.

Loved this book. I’ve read all the Harry Bosch books and truly enjoy the addition of Renee Ballard.

Masks. It sucked. Masks mentioned over and over first couple chapters. Loved all his other books but this one was horrible

Good story. Very good, especially for Bosch fans.

Renee’ Ballard and Harry Bosch team up again. A pair of serial rapists on the loose in LA and a man who had managed to escape the violent gang lifetime is dead with a bullet wound during his New Years Eve party. In our nation’s Capital violent rioters are attempting a coup to take down our democracy. Covid is killing hundreds daily. With crime and death all around her, Detective Renee’ Ballard tries her best to work within the now broken LAPD. Her dogged determination turns up theories that no one else in the department wants to follow. She turns to Harry Bosch for help.

Riveting. As with all the other stories including Harry Bosch, I found this one nearly impossible to put down. I love the Renee Ballard character and am praying that Mr. Connelly will pair her and Bosch together as private investigators in future books. It would be a team made in heaven!

No politics. I think I’ve read almost all of the books by the author and have thoroughly enjoyed them. However, this one had way too much of a political slant. If I wanted to read a book on politics, that’s what I would buy. I’m so disappointed.

HORRIBLE!. Worst of his books. For the LOVE OF GOD keep Politics and the “Pandemic” out of the books. Enough that we lived through it already, we don’t need a reminder.

Evil, the pandemic, and hopeful change.. I want to give this a 4.5, but not possible. I enjoyed the story and how it incorporated the pandemic. Hearing a bit about Bosch was interesting too. Don’t want to tell more, but the read was good and I did not want it to end. 4.5.

VERY SLOW (and bad). 200 pages in and nothing had happened. I’ve seen turtles move at a faster pace. Finally quit reading. I remember Michael Connelly being better than this. It is almost like 2 plots thrown together. Really bad.

Goodbye. I’ve lost count of the many books I’ve read by this author. Absolutely love the Harry Bosch books. To see in the comments about politics. I’m gone

Page turner. Thrilling read. Ballard is better and more fleshed out than ever. Connelly makes a statement about the state of policing that’s worth exploring in his fiction.

Pretty good. I think it’s his best book with this character whom he continues to identify and evolve.

“Fair” is suitable description. Anything but a Bosch novel. I doubt if Harry utters 500 words. The book would have been 100 pages thinner if it weren’t for Connelly’s street by street LA travelogues. I have a feeling Harry might be a goner soon.

The best in this series. I liked this book, interesting storyline. Ending felt very unfinished not like it would be continued on in the next novel but a rush to finish it. The part I do not like in this whole series is how the lead female is made out to be a B….. it does nothing for the story but make females in male dominated positions look horrible. We can be at the top of our game without being horrible to get our point across. The lead is not a likable character

Ballard / Bosch Team Prevails. This MC book does not disappoint! Non-stop action that is hard to put down! Thanks Mr. Connelly for another great read!!!

The Dark Side - Michael Connelly. It’s a great book if you want to read about masks and irrational fears of the flu. Also, 01/06 was totally misrepresented as to what happened. I’ve read every word Connelly has ever written, but I’m done with him now.

No More Politics. Mr. Connelly should not insert his political views (no matter how subtle) into books. If I wanted to pay money for a political opinion, I would not go to Michael Connelly.

Bosch and Ballard, back again. Thank God!. Another great story with Bosch playing a smaller but still pivotal role. Ballard really shines in this crackerjack story!

Dark Hours. As long as there’s still a place for Harry in this series then Renee Rocks

Book Review. The novel was great!

Get the politics out. Always a good read from Connelly. I noticed some politics entering the narrative and wanted to correct his statement re the “insurrection” where he states the capitol police officer died from his injuries confronting protestors when in fact, according to the medical examiner, he died from a blood clot at the base of his skull which caused 2 strokes. One could argue the clot was vaccine induced but that narrative is not allowed to be discussed.

Not what you’re expecting. If I wanted police procedure novels I’d read (prob butchering this) Wambaugh novels, Ballard isn’t front row material, put her in the background where she belongs. Disappointed in this book. The only one so far.

Excellent!. Great Detective story! Put Ballard in LAPD management and Bosch as her Specialist. What a team!

Dark Hours. Exciting

👌🏻. Typical Connelly, I like it!

Love love love Michael Connelly - The Dark Hours was one of his best!. I read on average three to four books a week. Michael Connelly remains in my top five favorite authors of all time. Books are like movies in my mind, and his writing creates the most amazing scenes. I read this book in less than a day, and hate that I have to wait a year for his next.

Excellent!. Great read. I am looking forward to the next book!

Really?. LAPD Detective Renée Ballard must be the dumbest policewoman on planet earth. Every time there is a decision to be made she makes the worst possible choice. You would not want to move into a city with people like LAPD Detective Renée Ballard on staff.

Excellent!. Great characters! Love the pairing of an old detective mentoring a young female detective that is trying to change the way things are done from the inside!

Unfortunate leftist narrative. Author spins a good yarn…I’ve enjoyed most of his Ballard and Bosch adventures. This time he has fallen into the mainstream political ideology of the woke left…it’s unfortunate that he didn’t take the opportunity to state the actual facts but chose to spew the typical cancel culture narratives that has polarized our country. I know I’m just one person but I represent over half the population of like minded Americans that the left refuses to allow to voice opposing opinion’s. That’s not promoting change and diversity but quite the opposite. It’s censorship.

5 stars. Highlight of my reading year is always a Connelly novel. Great read! Thank you Michael.

Awesome page turner. Awesome page turner

The Dark Hours. Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch get back together in this smart, fast paced mystery. Michael Connelly has again written a hard to put down story. Mr. Connelly never disappoints.

Ballard and Bosch. Good read!

Dark hours. Refreshing to read a well written book again.

Perfect title, Dark Hours. I as always could not put the book down.

I’m through with Connelly…. I read all Bosch series and rated them either 4 or 5. This one was too disappointing. I wanted to stop but I have this bad habit that I have to finish what I started. He is out of ideas and this Ballard character is not doing it. He made Bosch her assistant in this book. A very bad idea. I’m through with Connelly.

Awesome. Only getting better!

Good Fast Read. Connelly keeps you interested until the end.

A Perfect Blend. Gripping story Ballard and Bosch at their best. Extremely well written.

The dark hours. Classic Bosch, enriched by female detective

First Connelly. Only complaint is not enough Bosch. Very will written book

Dark Hours. Connelly never disappoints us. He gave Rene Ballard the place in the series she’s earned and gave what is probably a real close. view of how the police forces have changed with the challenge of the pandemic we are now living with. The truth of how bad crime has grown is as bad as ever. and may get worse. Our police forces need our help and a lot more respect We are hurting our future if we don’t change how we respond to these men and women of courage.

Immerse Yourself. I consider this crime novel to be a good slow burn that ignites one’s imagination to picture the various circumstances the detective Ballard encounters. I liked it for my bedtime story each evening. Big Thumbs Up, Way Up! Cheers

Fast n furious. Ballard n Bosch what a team!

Page turner, as usual. I found the book captured my attention and held it from beginning to end. Renee Ballard could be better developed. Her character is a bit like the female Bosch. Not patient, takes extreme risks. The earlier books gave more of her backstory but this one was really about the detective work. Masks and Covid are mentioned, but mostly in passing. You certainly know when this book is set - January 2021. But for all the reviewers who say that this book is “woke” and “political” … gimme a break.

Just the Right Amount of Bosch. Excellent book. Just the right amount of Bosch salted into the story to make familiar and interesting.

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Page Turner. Michael Connelly does not disappoint in his new book. It was a page turner. I stayed up late into the night to finish it. Lisa Ballard is a dedicated Detective and admirable in her actions.

Covid propaganda. You ruined a good novel with all your covid propaganda. You lost me as an avid reader of your novels. I’m looking for another author now.

Terrific tale. Suspense, intrigue, masterfully woven Plot and detail keeps reader involved In thought and interaction

Excellent!. Fast paced and a great read.

Excellent!. I was scotched to it until the end!

Bosch ride again!. La trame de l’histoire nous engage dans une série de détours, comme on les aime… ballard, est excellente, et forme une partenaire de choix, pour le vieux routier qu’est bosch… hâte au prochain…

Dark Hours. Good plot and believable characters especially Harry

Another good one from my favourite author. A

Has to be one of his best. Great fast paced thriller which you can’t put down.