Nightshade

Paperback Published on: 15/01/2026
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Nightshade
Great read!
Michael Connelly continues to deliver with another great book. Stillwell is a fitting addition to the already great collection of awesome characters Connel... READ MORE
Stuart Campbell
Nightshade
Excellent!
Though I am a massive fan of the Bosh and Lincon Lawyer tv series, I had not read a single one of Michael Connely’s forty-nine novels until now. Will I rea... READ MORE
kenneth skaldebo

Synopsis

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detective Stilwell has been "exiled" to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island, after department politics drove him off a homicide desk on the mainland.

But while following up the usual drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts that come with his new territory, Detective Stilwell gets a report of a body found wrapped in plastic and weighed down at the bottom of the harbor. Crossing all lines of protocol and jurisdiction, he starts doggedly working the case.

Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781398726710
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 300g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Nightshade
Excellent
Detective Stillwell transfered 'not his choice' to Calina island by office politics. Michael Conolly make this island come to life. The chracters are well ... READ MORE
Nightshade
Solid start to new series!
I’m a big fan of Michael Connelly books and love the Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer and Ballard books. they always grab me straight away and I can’t stop turning th... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
Nightshade
A Treat
What a treat!! Usually Michael Connelly novels are published in the autumn annually but this year there is a second book and it is Nightshade. I have... READ MORE
Lee Carson
Nightshade
New character, same great writing
I’m a huge fan of Michael Connelly so new books from him are always a treat and this is no exception, even though it’s the start of a whole new series and ... READ MORE
Rachel
Nightshade
Nightshade
I am a big fan of this author so, when he starts a new series, am I going to jump in with both feet...? Heck yeah I am! So I did. And it was, mostly, good.... READ MORE
Ashrae
Nightshade
An atmospheric, pulse-pounding winner.
As a long-time Michael Connelly fan—someone who’s followed Harry Bosch through every gritty back alley and courtroom showdown, and eagerly devoured every t... READ MORE
Mary Picken
Nightshade
Great Story
Detective Stillwell is the highest ranking officer on the Island of Catalina. It wasn't a position he applied for, he was just sent over there after disgra... READ MORE
Mikimoo
Nightshade
Ticks all the Connelly boxes!
Fans of Michael Connelly can stop worrying; this latest crime fiction outing from the author ticks all the Connelly boxes: well drawn characters; a plot th... READ MORE
Kevin Manley
Nightshade
Another cracker - introducing a new lead detective
I’ll be honest and declare upfront that when I started reading this book, I assumed it was to be a tale featuring Connelly’s current major characters, Harr... READ MORE
Andrew Smith
Nightshade
A Great Read
The first in a new series. The protagonist is DS Stilwell, a detective with the LA county sheriff's department who has been exiled to Catalina Island due ... READ MORE
Janet McMahon
Nightshade
Outstanding, great start to a new series
Oh, I do love Michael Connelly. This is a whole new world he's giving us and, I must confess, I stopped reading after a few pages to look at Google Maps a... READ MORE
Andrea
Nightshade
Outstanding.
Detective Stilwell works for the Los Angeles County Sheriff on the small island of Catalina, just off the coast of L.A. He’s been exiled for his own good,... READ MORE
Peter  Evans
Nightshade
American Thriller
Another exciting thriller from the author .At the start of an holiday weekend a body is discovered in the harbour of a resort island, This has been weighe... READ MORE
Nigel Firth
Nightshade
The start of another brilliant series
I have always found Michael Connolly writes a great story and have enjoyed his Bosh series throughly. So I was really excited to be allowed by NetGalley to... READ MORE
Bruce
Nightshade
Audiobook. Interesting.
NIGHTSHADE - I enjoyed listening to this book with its interesting story lines, good characters, and good narration by Will Damron. Source: My Audible libr... READ MORE
Texas
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Nightshade
I love this guy.
I have all of his books and he is one of my favourite authors. The man never disappoints. I loved the new book about Catalina and the new character he has ... READ MORE
ben highley
Nightshade
Great start to a new series
The first in a new series Detective Stilwell. Sergeant Stilwell has been transferred to Catalino Island off Long Beach having previously worked Homicide w... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Nightshade
New character, new setting, same brilliant Connelly writing
A new character for Michael Connelly, but still the excellent, all-engaging writing, and another brilliant character in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Detect... READ MORE
Ann Jones
Nightshade
New Michael Connelly series starter?
Michael Connelly's books never fail to suck the reader into a world of characters and settings he has created from the very first page and then keeps you t... READ MORE
Michael Neill
Nightshade
Good start to a new series
I admit it has been years since I read a Michael Connelly but we all know he is a great thriller writer. My dad and husband frequently read his books and ... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
Nightshade
A Brilliant Introduction to Stilwell
Nightshade is the beginning of a brand-new thriller series by Michael Connelly, set on Santa Catalina Island, California. Though this is often shortened to... READ MORE
atticusfinch1048
Nightshade
nightshade by Michael Connelly
Nightshade by Michael Connelly is the story of an exiled sheriff posted to the isle of Catalina, where he is kept away from all the major cases. Los Angele... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
Nightshade
New Characters
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this new Michael Connelly novel, It was a refreshing change to be introduced to new characters and a new lo... READ MORE
Christine H.