Harry Boschs life is on the edge. His earthquake-damaged home has been condemned. His girlfriend has left him. Hes drinking too much. And after attacking his commanding officer, hes even had to turn in his L.A.P.D. detectives badge. Now, suspended indefinitely pending a psychiatric evaluation, hes spending his time investigating an unsolved crime from 1961: the brutal Harry Boschs life is on the edge. His earthquake-damaged home has been condemned. His girlfriend has left him. Hes drinking too much. And after attacking his commanding officer, hes even had to turn in his L.A.P.D. detectives badge. Now, suspended indefinitely pending a psychiatric evaluation, hes spending his time investigating an unsolved crime from 1961: the brutal slaying of a prostitute who happened to be his own mother.Even after three decades, Harrys questions generate heat among L.A.s top politicos. And as the truth begins to emerge, it becomes more and more apparent that someone wants to keep it buried. Someone very powerful....very cunning....and very deadly.Edgar Award-winning author Michael Connelly has created a dark, fast-paced suspense thriller that cuts to the core of Harry Boschs character. Once you start it, theres no turning back.