Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Connelly’s got a new series and character coming. Can’t Wait!
Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces a new cop relentlessly following his mission in the seemingly idyllic setting of Catalina island.Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell has been “exiled” to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland. But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found weighed down at the bottom of the harbor—a Jane Doe identifiable at first only by a streak of purple dye in her hair. At the same time, a report of poaching on a protected reserve turns into a case fraught with violence and danger as Stilwell digs into the shady past of an island bigwig.
Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, Stilwell doggedly works both cases. Though hampered by an old beef with an ex-colleague determined to thwart him at every turn, he is convinced he is the only one who can bring justice to the woman known as “Nightshade.” Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city.
Propulsive and atmospheric, Nightshade launches a brand new character into the Connelly universe, and proves without question that Michael Connelly is “the undisputed master of the modern crime novel” (Real Book Spy).
Book Info
- Release Date: May 20, 2025
- Series: Detective Stilwell #1
- Audiobook Narrator: TBD
- Audio Length: ~11 hours, 30 minutes
- Print/Digital Page Numbers: 352
- Publishers: Little, Brown & Company (print & digital) Hachette Audio (audio)
Blue Mood Café 
Well, since I’m never going to get caught up with the Bosch books, maybe I’ll give this one a go 😄.
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That’s the right attitude! I was up to date with the Bosch series until I started watching the TV show. Bosch is aging so I think this is transitioning from his books to this new character.
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I started watching the tv show two years ago. Then quit, because life 🤷🏼♀️. But I’ve gone back to the beginning now. It makes sense that the books might be ending soon. He can’t live forever. Not even in fiction. 😄
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In the books, Bosch served in Vietnam. In the TV show, it was Desert Storm because obviously he would be too old. They just announced the final season of Bosch Legacy so the timing is perfect. FYI, hubby and I have watched all seven seasons of Bosch at least four times, the last one just last week. I’m wild about Harry.
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Time for me to start reading this series.
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Great to get in at the beginning!
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Hope May won’t feel too far away for you Jo!
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I’m hoping to get this on early.
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Could I start here or should I start with Harry’s books?
Anne – Books of My Heart
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You can start here! According to Connelly’s website, this will be the detective’s first appearance. Wouldn’t be surprised if some other characters from Bosch show up here from time to time but he’s good at not leaving you with questions.
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Great choice Jonetta! I hope that you love it.
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Thank you, Jodie💜
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I never read a Bosch book, I just watched the series on TV. I hope this one brings another great character for you to love, Jo.
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Thanks, Carla💜 The TV series is one of the best book adaptations out there. I was pretty far along before it started airing and am now a little behind.
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I like the sound of this!
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