BOOK BRIEF

Dark Sacred Night (Renée Ballard, #2; Harry Bosch, #21; Harry Bosch Universe, #32)

Michael Connelly
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Dark Sacred Night (Renée Ballard, #2; Harry Bosch, #21; Harry Bosch Universe, #32)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Michael Connelly

Dark Sacred Night (Renée Ballard, #2; Harry Bosch, #21; Harry Bosch Universe, #32)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly, Detective Renée Ballard teams up with retired detective Harry Bosch to investigate an unsolved murder. Their collaboration unravels complex layers of crime and corruption, blending their unique skills and backgrounds in a quest for justice. The novel is part of the Harry Bosch series and highlights themes of persistence and integrity in law enforcement.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

120,342 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Connelly's Dark Sacred Night features a compelling partnership between Bosch and Ballard, blending intense character development with a gripping, multi-layered plot. Critics praise its atmospheric storytelling and procedural depth. However, some find the pacing uneven and the dual narrative occasionally disjointed. Overall, it's a satisfying addition for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dark Sacred Night (Renée Ballard, #2; Harry Bosch, #21; Harry Bosch Universe, #32)?

Fans of crime thrillers who appreciate intricate plotlines and strong character development will relish Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly. Readers who enjoy the works of James Patterson and John Grisham, especially titles like Along Came a Spider and The Firm, will find this book captivating and hard to put down.

4.3

120,342 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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