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James Patterson deftly confirms that he always "takes thrills to the next level" (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

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The Late Show the invisible string James Patterson deftly confirms thatIn this first installment of the Rene Ballard series, #1 bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces a "complicated and driven" young detective fighting to prove herself on the LAPD's toughest beat (The New York Times). Renee Ballard works the midnight shift in Hollywood, beginning many investigations but finishing few, as each morning she turns everything over to the daytime units. It's a frustrating job for a once up and coming detective, but