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Best Series Books

December 2024

The Late Show

Renée Ballard works the night shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing none, as each morning she turns everything over to the daytime units. It’s a frustrating job for a once up-and-coming detective, but it’s no accident. She’s been given this beat as punishment after filing a sexual harassment complaint against a supervisor. But one night she catches two assignments she doesn’t want to part with: the brutal beating of a prostitute left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. As she digs deeper into both cases, Ballard becomes determined to bring the criminals to justice, even if it means working cases by day while maintaining her shift by night.

Two Kinds of Truth

Harry Bosch, now a volunteer cold case detective, finds himself thrust into a dangerous investigation when a pharmacist is murdered. As he digs deeper, Bosch uncovers a sinister prescription drug ring and confronts ghosts from his past. With his half-brother Mickey Haller by his side, Bosch must navigate treacherous waters to unravel the truth. Connelly’s masterful storytelling keeps you on edge, blending gritty realism with heart-pounding suspense. I couldn’t put it down, staying up way too late to finish. A must-read for crime fiction fans.

Dark Sacred Night

Bosch and Ballard join forces in this gritty, atmospheric thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. As they delve into a cold case involving a runaway teen, the unlikely duo navigates the seedy underbelly of LA’s nightlife. Connelly’s masterful prose brings the city to life, while the complex characters and intricate plot had me turning pages well past midnight. A must-read for crime fiction fans.

The Night Fire

Harry Bosch can’t shake his past. Haunted by an unsolved case from his LAPD days, he teams up with Renée Ballard to crack it wide open. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption that reaches far beyond the streets of LA. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, and the danger more palpable. Connelly’s masterful prose keeps you on edge, turning pages late into the night. It’s a gripping tale that reminds us why Bosch remains one of crime fiction’s most enduring heroes.

Troubled Blood

Private detective Cormoran Strike returns in this gripping cold case mystery. When a woman walks into his office seeking help finding her mother, who vanished 40 years ago, Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott are drawn into a twisting investigation that leads them through a labyrinth of psychics, serial killers, and witnesses with secrets to hide. As they unravel the threads of the decades-old disappearance, Strike and Robin must confront their own demons and navigate their complex relationship. Galbraith’s masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters make this an unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Lethal White

Cormoran Strike returns in a gripping mystery that plunges him into the murky world of politics and blackmail. When a troubled young man seeks his help, Strike is drawn into a twisting investigation reaching from the corridors of Parliament to a sinister country manor. As he and his partner Robin unravel a complex web of secrets, Strike grapples with his own demons and their evolving relationship. Galbraith’s masterful storytelling kept me up late, savoring every twist and character nuance.

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye

Lisbeth Salander returns in this gripping continuation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series. Lagercrantz masterfully weaves a tale of revenge, justice, and hidden truths. As Salander unravels a sinister experiment from her past, she faces dangerous adversaries and confronts her own demons. The novel’s breakneck pace and intricate plot kept me on the edge of my seat, while the complex characters and moral dilemmas left me pondering long after the last page. A thrilling ride that does justice to Larsson’s legacy.