The chaste tree is a heat-tolerant, drought-resistant flowering tree. The attractive multi-trunk ornamental tree thrives in several habitats, including dry landscapes. Apart from its spectacular lavender sprays, the tree is characterized by its sage-scented palmate leaves and upright habit with densely-growing foliage. Mulga ( Acacia aneura) Jade plants—also called money trees—are easy-to-care-for houseplants that grow outdoors in desert environments. Their tolerance for arid conditions is the reason why these plants hardly require watering indoors. Jade plants are small shrubs that can also look like miniature trees. Although these plants can grow in the shade, they need plenty of sunshine to help them thrive. This turns out to be the case, and even more notably, points to a serial killer. These revelations yield fresh clues, and Harry and Renée's continuing inquiries hone in on a surprising murderer. Told with the same smooth prose that his fans have come to expect, Michael Connelly’s Desert Startwists and turns its way towards a gripping and thrilling final act that’s impossible to put down. While Connelly continues to build out Ballard, who may one day very well carry this franchise on her own, he certainly hasn’t forgotten about Bosch. Not only does Harry have plenty of screen time, but his famous creed, “everyone matters, or nobody matters,” is tested when he’d prefer to keep working the Gallagher case rather than divert energy elsewhere simply because of a powerful political connection. Moreover, the relationship (and trust) between Bosch and Ballard continues to develop too. It’s especially fun to see Harry’s low-tech, old-school approach versus Renee’s penchant to embrace technology and newer, cutting-edge forensics. The balance is nice, but more importantly, highlights how the two characters really are better together than apart.

The Alleged Car: Multiple references to Bosch's 30-year-old Jeep Cherokee, which he has been driving the entire novel series. Bosch has the window down when meeting Ballard, because the A/C in his car doesn't work anymore. Ballard tells Bosch that part of the price of working on the Gallagher case is investigating the Sarah Perlman case. Sarah Pearlman was a 16-year-old girl murdered in her home in 1994. Her brother, Jake Pearlman, is now a Los Angeles city councilman, and Jake is responsible for the Open-Unsolved unit being reopened in the first place. Renee tells Harry that he has to put the Pearlman case ahead of his own.I remember discovering the Harry Bosch series and not being able to get enough. This passion helped me devour many of the books, as well as the television spin-offs that came from them, keeping me highly entertained over the years. Bosch’s grit and Ballard’s no-nonsense advocacy keep the series strong, particularly while they are still working together. Time will tell what will come of it. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). " Monoptilon bellioides". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team . Retrieved 13 July 2015. Ballard and Bosch will be forced to face new tensions, old resentments, and personal secrets that will drive Bosch to behave in ways that she never would have expected from him in the pursuit of two psycho killers that could create incredible political fallout and destroy both of their law enforcement careers. Since 1989, Desert Star Playhouse has built a solid reputation for producing hilarious, family-friendly entertainment. Tears in my eyes, I dare not describe one little bit of this book as it could ruin it for others. It is beautifully written and masterful in planning, plotting and presentation. A superior reading experience for any Harry Bosch, Renee Ballard fan.

Eureka!" Moment: Harry and Renee realize who did it when Hastings tells them he donated a kidney to his good friend, Ted Rawls. It is always so hard to write a review of a new Michael Connelly book for me. I just want to do him the justice that he deserves. It is no secret that he is a favourite author for me, and I am always excited when a new book is announced and when it arrives, nothing else matters. As the years go on, my love for these books and characters has not faded.I thought it was surprising after the last book and events described with everything taking place during COVID, a year later no one talks about shots, boosters, or is wearing masks. I went huh a few times about that. Also, there’s a smidgen mentioned about a DA that is not seen as being tough on crime being recalled which reminded me of the latest election in California, but that was it. Bosch wants McShane bad, and joining the Open-Unsolved Unit will give him the opportunity to pursue him, Ballard promises. But Bosch has to help her with another case, one to which the unit owes its existence.

Review of the Little, Brown and Company audiobook edition, released simultaneously with the Little, Brown and Company hardcover original (November 8, 2022). And as I sit here pondering this review I wonder if this book would carry the same emotion for a reader just starting out, reading this one without reading all the others first. Without knowing Bosch this book might come off as shadow that continues to darken to the very end.

OPTIONAL 'Steady Cam Rod'. Provides stiffness below camera payloads to increase stability of both the Helikite and camera. It is not needed for any other payloads and can be removed easily when not in use. Ballard chafes at that political influence, and she’s unsure about having put herself in the manager’s chair, as she says to Bosch: “This is heading toward a bad end. This whole being in charge thing is a pain. I just want to follow cases.”