“The setting sun burned the sky pink and orange in the same bright hues as surfers' bathing suits. It was beautiful deception, Bosch thought, as he drove north on the Hollywood Freeway to home. Sunsets did that here. Made you forget it was the smog that made their colors so brilliant, that behind every pretty picture there could be an ugly story.”
This novel is a gripping tale that explores the shadowy underbelly of espionage, featuring a protagonist caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. more
Michael Connelly is an American author renowned for his crime novels. His works often set in Los Angeles, delve into the complexities of law and morality. Born on July 21, 1956, Connelly's writing career began with a passion for journalism, which later led to novel writing. more
“You can't patch a wounded soul with a Band-Aid.”
“In my next life I want to live backwards. Start out dead and finish off as an orgasm.”
“Fear never shows up and the party ends early.”
“Of all the apocalypses in all the world - she had walked into his.”
“Human humour often consists of pretending to wish something does not really wish.”
“My head is full of fire and grief and my tongue runs wild, pierced with shards of glass.”