{"product_id":"renee-ballard-harry-bosch-3-books-collection-set-michael-connelly-fiction-paperback","title":"Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch by Michael Connelly 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Hours\u003cbr\u003e\nDesert Star\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Waiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Orion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback collection brings together three propulsive entries in Michael Connelly's Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch series: The Dark Hours, Desert Star, and The Waiting. LAPD detective Renée Ballard and retired legend Harry Bosch team up across all three novels, chasing cold cases that refuse to stay buried while navigating departmental politics and old loyalties. Connelly's trademark Los Angeles atmosphere and morally complex characters make this set a must-have for readers who love authentic, character-driven police procedurals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these three novels, Connelly deepens the partnership between Renée Ballard's modern, data-informed investigative style and Harry Bosch's seasoned, instinct-driven approach to police work. The Dark Hours opens amid the chaos of a New Year's Eve street party, where a senseless-seeming murder turns out to be connected to a case Bosch worked years earlier, forcing the two detectives into an uneasy but essential collaboration. Desert Star raises the stakes further: Ballard is offered the chance to revive the LAPD's long-dormant Open-Unsolved Unit, but only if she can crack a difficult current case first, and she recruits Bosch himself, who is quietly pursuing a desert murder that has haunted him for years. The Waiting brings a startling DNA breakthrough that links a twenty-year-old unsolved crime to a suspect with a dangerous family connection, while Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter and a rising patrol officer, joins the Open-Unsolved Unit and brings her own motivations to the investigation. Throughout the set, Connelly threads themes of accountability, memory, and the persistence required to give victims real justice, offering an immersive, procedurally accurate view of Los Angeles policing alongside real human stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete Michael Connelly novels in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows the acclaimed Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch partnership across three consecutive cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, twist-filled crime thrillers set against a vividly rendered Los Angeles backdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of character-driven police procedurals and cold-case investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, portable paperback format perfect for travel, commuting, or bedside reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for mystery and thriller readers on birthdays, holidays, or as a summer reading pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dark Hours — A New Year's Eve street-party murder pulls Renée Ballard into an unsolved case once worked by Harry Bosch, forcing the two detectives together.\u003cbr\u003e\nDesert Star — Ballard gets the chance to revive the LAPD's cold-case unit, but must first solve a fresh murder, while Bosch pursues a personal desert case of his own.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Waiting — A twenty-year-old DNA hit reopens a chilling case just as Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter, joins Ballard's Open-Unsolved Unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichael Connelly is an American crime writer and former journalist who covered the crime beat for the Los Angeles Times before turning to fiction full time. He is best known for his long-running Harry Bosch series and for introducing LAPD detective Renée Ballard, whose cases increasingly intersect with Bosch's own. Connelly has won the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award and has seen his work adapted for film and television, including Amazon Prime's Bosch series. He is widely recognized as a New York Times bestselling author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis three-book paperback set delivers tightly plotted mysteries, unforgettable characters, and an authentic Los Angeles setting. It makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or the holiday season, and it's equally great as a summer reading pick for your own shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Connelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033555575158,"sku":"MAN-VRT-HAS-U251310-5082694006","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/renee-ballard-harry-bosch-michael-connelly-paperback.jpg?v=1785511967","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/renee-ballard-harry-bosch-3-books-collection-set-michael-connelly-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}