This was going to be 3 stars for me, but for the end – it is 3.5. Got to see the real Bosch at the very end.

It is an okaish book – while the plot kept me hooked, the fire was missing. Because it is Ballard and Bosch – we have two cases being solved in tandem. It didn’t work for me before, it doesn’t work for me now as well.

Bosch and Haller are good together, but Bosch and Ballard together is a tepid offering.

The story has a neat resolution, but lacks complexity and flavour. It tastes bland.