The Waiting

"The Waiting" by Michael Connelly

LAPD Detective Renée Ballard faces her most chilling case yet as she tracks a terrifying serial rapist with the help of the latest addition to the Open-Unsolved Unit: Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, daughter of Harry Bosch. In The Waiting by Michael Connelly, a breakthrough DNA connection links a recently arrested man to the Pillowcase Rapist—a brutal criminal responsible for a reign of terror in Los Angeles two decades ago.

This genetic link reveals the original perpetrator is the suspect’s father, reigniting a cold case that threatens to unravel secrets buried deep within the city.

As Ballard and her team pursue the suspect, they encounter unexpected obstacles, from hidden family secrets to legal red tape. To make matters worse, Ballard’s badge, gun, and ID are stolen—a setback she can’t report without risking her career.

Forced to work outside official channels, she turns to Harry Bosch himself for help, placing herself in even greater danger.

Meanwhile, Ballard welcomes her new volunteer to the cold case unit—Maddie Bosch. While Maddie aims to deepen her experience as a patrol officer, Renée soon discovers that Maddie has her own hidden reasons for joining the team, drawn to the "library of lost souls" within LAPD's archives.

Filled with suspense, The Waiting is a thrilling addition to Michael Connelly’s series, showcasing his expertise in crime fiction and character-driven narratives.