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Desert Star by Michael Connelly Book Summary
LAPD detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to hunt the brutal killer who is Bosch’s “white whale”—a man responsible for the murder of an entire family.
A year has passed since LAPD detective Renée Ballard quit the force in the face of misogyny, demoralization, and endless red tape. But after the chief of police himself tells her she can write her own ticket within the department, Ballard takes back her badge, leaving “the Late Show” to rebuild and lead the cold case unit at the elite Robbery-Homicide Division.
For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him—the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Ballard makes Bosch an offer: come volunteer as an investigator in her new Open-Unsolved Unit, and he can pursue his “white whale” with the resources of the LAPD behind him.
First priority for Ballard is to clear the unsolved rape and murder of a sixteen-year-old girl. The decades-old case is essential to the councilman who supported re-forming the unit, and who could shutter it again—the victim was his sister. When Ballard gets a “cold hit” connecting the killing to a similar crime, proving that a serial predator has been at work in the city for years, the political pressure has never been higher. To keep momentum going, she has to pull Bosch off his own investigation, the case that is the consummation of his lifelong mission.
The two must put aside old resentments and new tensions to run to ground not one but two dangerous killers who have operated with brash impunity. In what may be his most gripping and profoundly moving book yet, Michael Connelly shows once again why he has been dubbed “one of the greatest crime writers of all time” (Ryan Steck, Crimereads).
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Book Name | Desert Star |
Genre | Mysteries & Thrillers |
Author | Michael Connelly |
Published | 08 November 2022, Tuesday |
Language | English |
E-Book Size | 984.87 KB |
Desert Star (Michael Connelly) Book Reviews 2023
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Desert Rose. Well done.
A great read. A gripping story.. A great read. I wanted to slow down and savor the story, but it pulled me to the end. I wanted it to keep going.
The Sad One. A great book, an awesome book! I don’t want to think about not reading a Harry Bosch book again! I have read him since his first book (Connelly I mean), so please find a way to get one or with luck two more books out of him!
I have to go to back. I’m going back to my place now I’m not done yet
Not the best in show. Love the Bosch books - and the prior Bosch Ballard pairings. This installment was disappointing with a plodding pace and no suspense.
Another Great Story. I couldn't put it down! Love the stories, the characters, the "feel" of being there with Harry. He never disappoints.
Rarely do I. give a book 5 stars. But the crime solving duo of Bosch and Ballard is an exciting read. Like the first 2 in this series, no disappointment. Mr. Connelly knows how to write a great story, still fresh and fascinating after all these years.
No Spoilers. This series of books, written by Michael Connelly, got me through forced bed rest and a dark time in my life. Harry Bosch is real to me and Renee Ballard is too, now. I don’t know what the future holds for the two of them but the stories have been incredible and I hope they continue for a long time. This book tied up some loose ends but left questions unanswered and more stories to tell. Looking forward to the next one.
Good book. Good book but sad ending! Seems to be the writer modus operandi!! Good books weak ending!
Took Awile. But once it got rolling… hold on tight!
Desert Star. Page turner and awesome book. Love the Renee Ballard series. I don’t like Bosch getting old. This may be best book yet! Highly recommend.
Connelly never disappoints. While adding to Renee Ballard’s profile, Michael weaves the best of everything that is Bosch. By far his best ever, I am saddened to think Harry is coming to an end. All of his works grab you from the start and leave you breathless by the end. Thank you for the pleasure of reading another one of your masterpieces.
Great read. Really great read.
I just wanted to let you. I just wanted to let you know that I have a job for you to
Last Shot. Thought I’d try one last Connelly read, but no, it too disappointed like the last one. He's creat two of the most unlikeable leads since Ahab in Bash and Bannock. Two cases, rushed resolutions, and a morbid ending that confirms Harry Bosch is a grade a —
Outstanding. You won’t guess what’s going to happen. You won’t guess how it’s going to end. And you won’t stop reading until you see it through.
Another great book. I have really enjoyed all the Harry Bosch novels and this was no exception. A unique organization-cold cases,books of lost souls. Two super cases.Harry is my favorite character, hope he is around awhile longer.
The first time in a. And you know I will go ahead with me I will be at
Why does it have to end. I have read all the Bosh books and the only thing wrong with Desert Star is it ends. From start to finish its a wonderful read. Hopefully, our Desert Star finds his way into many more books.
Thank you. RIP Harry. Thank you, Michael.
Another stellar read!. Michael Connelly did it again! Great story with righteous cases, nice plot twists, a road trip, and justice being served. I sense a great follow up story…
I was going home and I’m just. I was trying out this morning to my house to go home now I
The Best. I’ve read all the books in this series and found this one to be the best so far. I’m hoping there are a few left…🤔😉
Desert Star. Not his best, but I always read them all.
Another excellent Bosch story. As usual, this Connolly book was a delight to read. A great and believable plot. Continually entertaining. Wish he would do more books each year.
The story of a righteous man.. Well done.
Another excellent read on Bosch and Ballard. Yet one more book I stayed wit for long reading sessions. Enjoyed it - the story, the writing, the considerations weighed in authoring it. Thank you!
Bosch and Ballard, great team. A must read for Michael Connelly fans. One of my favorite of the Bosch series. Love the way Connelly has now fully developed Rene Ballard’s character into someone I want to read more about in the future. Maybe working with Mickey Haller? That would be interesting.
Bosch/Ballard team 👍. Another page turner from Mr. Connelly,
2/3 Great!. The first 1/3 of book had a tremendous amount of filler. The last 2/3 was classic Bosch and excellent. Not sure the Ballard character can survive a series without Harry Bosch on the scene!
Good. We’ll done story like earlier writings
Great read!. Well-plotted, characters always engrossing…sensing a denouement here, but a fine and gallant conclusion. Love Bosch and Ballard for who they are.
Another great Michael Connely read. It’s a really nice book but the author has let Bosch age and he is seventy years old now and weak. Some might say that makes him a more desirable character because of his weakness. But I miss the indestructible, Harry Bosch from the concrete blonde novel.
Desert star. Some of his best writing
Desert Star. This was an enjoyable murder mystery with a few twists to keep the reader engaged. The characters are interesting and the stories mostly believable and realistic.
Bosch is slowing down. Characters are great as usual. The cold cases are interesting but a little slow. Liked Idaho panhandle references as I am a transplant from California. Indeed many retired police officers live here. Always a fan. Hope to read future Bosch books. Like to see more Lincoln lawyer also.
Another great read. I read this book after a series of similarly themed books in this genre by other authors. It reminded me again how a brilliant author can engage the reader with sufficient detail to create tension, excitement, anticipation and entertainment without bogging down the pace of the story or losing the complexity of the characters. Connelly is the best there is at it.
Good, not great.. Interesting. Not his best, but worthwhile reading.
Yet another winner. Could not put this book down! Exciting, riveting and straight to the heart! Never leave us Harry Bosch.
Thank You. Mr. Connolly sir. For the gift of Harry Bosch. Respectfully, Mike Cook Richland WA
I’m hooked!. I’m 8 chapters in and can’t stop. I have to confess that I’m not an avid reader, but this book have me hooked on the story and I love it. What a way to star my reading habit to work again.
True Harry Bosch. He stays true to the character and the story is as good as any others. Sad he writes an exit plan for Harry but nothing last forever.
Desert Star. 4.5/5 stars. Great characters as usual. Unique plot that eventually comes together. I’d recommend it. Hal R
Desert Star. Michael Connelly’s novels never disappoint. There were a few holes in this story, but overall a good read. I hope this is not the last Bosch book.
Great book.. As always, a very enjoyable read. Bosch and Ballard work to solve Open/unsolved homicides including Bosch ‘s “white whale.”
Desert Star. Wow! Another awesome book by an outstanding writer! I loved reading this story. I am surprised at Renee’s maturity and confidence, and how easily she manages her new staff. I’m always impressed with Harry. He is just awesome and irreplaceable.
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Sad. Another great one from Michael Connelly, sad because Harry is getting old…
Dessert Star. One of his best, I couldn’t put it done so unfortunately I was through it in no time. Excellent read.
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Summary of Desert Star by Michael Connelly
The Desert Star book written by Michael Connelly was published on 08 November 2022, Tuesday in the Mysteries & Thrillers category. A total of 3,108 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.
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