You have to give Michael Connolly credit for generally keeping up the quality of the Harry Bosch novels over the years. Unlike some crime writers (Robert Parker, anyone), he has allowed Bosch to age appropriately. And even the crossover books with Connolly's other main character, lawyer Mickey Haller work well. And now Connolly creates a new crossover novel, pairing Bosch with Bosch's heiress apparent, "Late Shift" cop Renee Ballard.
For something that should seem contrived and forced, the novel works surprisingly well. For most of the book, Ballard and Bosch operate separately, converging mainly on a specific "cold case" of Bosch's. Together, they make a good pair. Ballard is incredibly good at what she does and is always willing to put the often overreaching Bosch in his place. Bosch is the aging Bosch, knowing that his days as a cop are numbered.
It's a good, satisfying read. I would even look forward to a triple crossover featuring Bosch, Ballard and Haller.
For something that should seem contrived and forced, the novel works surprisingly well. For most of the book, Ballard and Bosch operate separately, converging mainly on a specific "cold case" of Bosch's. Together, they make a good pair. Ballard is incredibly good at what she does and is always willing to put the often overreaching Bosch in his place. Bosch is the aging Bosch, knowing that his days as a cop are numbered.
It's a good, satisfying read. I would even look forward to a triple crossover featuring Bosch, Ballard and Haller.