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LAPD detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to hunt the brutal killer who is Boschs “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 must pull Bosch off his all-consuming 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).

In the captivating novel "Desert Star" by Michael Connelly, readers are taken on a thrilling journey as Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch, two tenacious detectives, team up to solve a series of perplexing murders that have left the city of Los Angeles in a state of fear and uncertainty.

The story begins with the discovery of a young woman's body in the desolate Mojave Desert, bearing the chilling mark of a ritualistic killing. Determined to uncover the truth behind this gruesome crime, Renée Ballard, a dedicated detective with a relentless spirit, takes on the investigation.

As Ballard delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a connection to a series of unsolved murders that have remained shrouded in mystery for years. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, she reaches out to Harry Bosch, the legendary detective whose unparalleled skills and unwavering determination have earned him a reputation as one of the LAPD's finest.

Together, Ballard and Bosch form an unlikely alliance, combining their unique abilities and perspectives to tackle the increasingly complex and dangerous case. As they navigate through a labyrinth of线索nd evidence, they find themselves facing powerful and elusive adversaries who are determined to protect their secrets at any cost.

As the body count rises and the pressure mounts, Ballard and Bosch must race against time to decipher the cryptic clues and expose the sinister forces behind the ritualistic killings. Their pursuit of justice takes them on a perilous journey that challenges their limits and tests their unwavering resolve.

With each step closer to the truth, Ballard and Bosch find themselves entangled in a web of conspiracies and betrayals, questioning who they can trust and where the line between friend and foe blurs. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of deceit and danger, they must rely on their instincts and unwavering dedication to bring justice to the victims and closure to their families.

"Desert Star" is a gripping crime thriller that captivates readers from the very first page. Michael Connelly's masterful storytelling and intricate plot weaving create a suspenseful and immersive reading experience. With its complex characters, heart-pounding action, and thought-provoking themes, this novel is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and anyone seeking an unforgettable literary journey.