BOOK BRIEF

The Night Fire (Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch, #22; Harry Bosch Universe, #33)

Michael Connelly
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The Night Fire (Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch, #22; Harry Bosch Universe, #33)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Michael Connelly

The Night Fire (Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch, #22; Harry Bosch Universe, #33)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Night Fire by Michael Connelly, retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard team up to solve a cold case. Bosch inherits a murder book from his mentor, and together with Ballard, they navigate through unsolved crimes and complex investigations, aiming to bring justice to the victims.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

121,929 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Connelly's The Night Fire intertwines compelling characters and a gripping plot, delivering a satisfying addition to the Bosch series. Critics praise its intricate storytelling and Connelly's mastery in maintaining suspense. However, some note that the pacing can lag and the multiple plotlines may confuse new readers. Overall, it’s heralded as a strong entry in crime fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Fire (Renée Ballard, #3; Harry Bosch, #22; Harry Bosch Universe, #33)?

Readers who savor gripping, intricately plotted police procedurals, rich with character development and moral dilemmas, will enjoy Michael Connelly’s The Night Fire. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn will find Connelly's work equally compelling and atmospheric.

4.4

121,929 ratings

89%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

405

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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