# Nightshade by Michael Connelly: Crime Thriller, 352 Pages

Pages: Nightshade by Michael Connelly is a crime thriller centred on LAPD Detective Stilwell, newly assigned to Santa Catalina Island, where a body found in the harbour leads him into a murder investigation. The listing describes a procedural with an island setting and a detective willing to cross jurisdictional lines.

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- Language: en-IE
- Currency: EUR
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- Price: 18.23 EUR
- Previous price: 19.66 EUR
- Discount: 7%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 2106

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## At a glance

- A police procedural follows Detective Stilwell from an enforced move out of the Homicide department to a case on Santa Catalina Island.
- The plot begins with a body found in the harbour, weighed down by an anchor.
- The listing frames the story around jurisdictional conflict, island secrets and a murder investigation.

## Pros

- The island setting gives the detective story a contained location distinct from a typical mainland investigation.
- At 352 pages, the print edition offers a substantial crime-fiction read.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Orion
- Publication date: 20 May 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 1398726699
- ISBN-13: 978-1398726697
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 552 g
- Dimensions: 6.46 x 1.26 x 9.29 inches

## A good fit for

- Readers of police procedurals and crime thrillers.
- Michael Connelly readers interested in a new detective and island setting.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as an enjoyable read, with positive comments about the plot and writing and anticipation for more in the series. Reactions to character development are mixed, including criticism that villainous characters can feel stereotyped. For readers choosing a 352-page police procedural, this feedback suggests the story and writing may appeal, while characterisation may be less consistent for some. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive, but they do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the readability and writing quality.
- Positive themes: Customers express interest in further books in the series.
- Mixed feedback: Character development draws mixed reactions, including criticism of stereotyped villainous characters.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nightshade about?
The listing describes LAPD Detective Stilwell investigating a body found in Santa Catalina Island's harbour after being moved from the Homicide department to an island post.
### Who wrote Nightshade?
The listing identifies Michael Connelly as the author.
### How long is this edition?
The listed print length is 352 pages.
### What language is the book in?
The product details list English.

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