What happened to Renee Ballard's dog Lola?

Ballard used to pitch a tent and sleep on the beach, accompanied by her dog Lola. But the beaches were closed during the pandemic, forcing Ballard into an apartment. In The Dark Hours, Ballard is still mourning the loss of Lola, who succumbed to bone cancer. Lola was Ballard's protector and her companion.
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What is the name of Renée Ballard's dog?

Lola is Renée Ballard's dog.
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Why does Renee Ballard live in a tent?

Renee's from Hawaii, single, and lives out of a van and sleeps in a tent on the beach with her rescue dog Lola- she's essentially homeless by choice. She works what's known as the 'late show', the night shift at the LAPD where she was exiled after a failed sexual harrassment complaint against her supervisor.
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Who is Renee Ballard based on?

Author Michael Connelly recently introduced a new character, Renee Ballard, into the world of his Harry Bosch novels. Ballard is based on Los Angeles Police Department Det. Mitzi Roberts.
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Is there a new Michael Connelly book out?

A brazen and methodical killer strikes on New Year's Eve and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch must join forces to find justice for the victim in a city scarred by fear and social unrest, in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.
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Michael Connelly and Mitzi Roberts discuss the creation of Renee Ballard



Does Mickey Haller appear on Bosch?

Mickey Haller doesn't appear in Amazon's Bosch or its spinoff series, Bosch: Legacy, but the role of Bosch in the narrative of The Lincoln Lawyer as it adapts Michael Connelly's The Brass Verdict has been replaced with other characters in the series.
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Does Michael Connelly have a book coming out in 2022?

Desert Star (November 8, 2022)
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What race is Renee Ballard?

When Ballard was a teenager, her grandmother rescued her from the rough life in Hawaii and brought her to live with her in Ventura, California. She acquired a degree in journalism and worked for a time as a reporter. As her dark skin and distinctive features show, Ballard is at least partially Hawaiian or Polynesian.
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What did Olivas do to Ballard?

Lt. Robert Olivas is the commander of the RHD squad within the LAPD. While supervising Reneé Ballard he made unwelcome sexual advances toward her, which lead to her demotion to Hollywood and “the late show.”
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Was Harry Bosch a real person?

Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch is a fictional character created by American author Michael Connelly.
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How much does Michael Connelly make?

Michael Connelly, $250 million.
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What does caps mean in Bosch TV series?

It stands for Crimes Against Person(s). From the show it sounds like a desk job that involves filling paperwork and listening to phone taps.
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Is Harry Bosch black or white?

The start of “The Black Box” finds Harry Bosch as a street cop on the riot-torn streets of South Central. He is trying to help subdue the Rodney King riots. And he is exceptionally aware of race for two additional reasons. First, Harry is the only white cop in his unit, and his colleagues warn him to be careful.
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Does Harry Bosch have a dog in the books?

He, along with his castmates, have transformed the Michael Connelly books into a successful, satisfying series. One “character” — Harry's dog Coltrane — came along for a very smart reason.
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Who is Ballard in Bosch series?

Character Overview

He was named after the 15th-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch. Since 2015, Titus Welliver has portrayed the title character in Bosch, a television series adapted from the novels. Renée Ballard is an LAPD detective who works the night shift, called “the late show,” out of the Hollywood Station.
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How did Bosch get his name?

Bosch was born at the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles in 1950, and his birth certificate lists "Hieronymus Bosch" as his father. His mother did not want to give him either her surname or his father's and so used the name of an artist she admired.
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Who is Rachel Walling?

Rachel Walling is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Her father, Harvey Walling, was a cop in Baltimore. Her mother left when Rachel was young, so she was raised primarily by her father. He may have molested her but she refuses to talk about it.
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When did Harry Bosch leave the LAPD?

2015. Bosch has retired from the LAPD, but his half-brother needs his help. There is a lot of evidence against Mickey Haller's client, but Mickey is convinced he was set up. Bosch is less convinced but takes the case anyway.
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Will there be a season 8 for Bosch?

Trailer For Season 8

No trailer of Season 8 will be aired as you will not be able to watch another season of Bosch. However, in place of Season 8, you will definitely get the taste of a spin-off for the story. Please wait for some time unless the trailer of this spin-off comes on Amazon Prime.
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Who else writes like Michael Connelly?

Authors similar to Michael Connelly
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  • Jonathan Kellerman.
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What is Michael Connelly's most popular book?

1. The Lincoln Lawyer. Finally, at the top of our list as the best Michael Connelly book is The Lincoln Lawyer.
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