Nightshade

Detective Stilwell, previously sidelined from a homicide desk, finds himself navigating the tranquil yet treacherous waters of Catalina Island after being reassigned. When a body, later identified as "Nightshade," is discovered in the harbor, Stilwell's investigation into her death intertwines with a dangerous poaching case involving a powerful island figure. As he battles bureaucratic obstacles and personal vendettas, Stilwell is determined to unveil the dark secrets lurking beneath the island's picturesque facade. This gripping narrative marks the introduction of a new character to Michael Connelly's renowned universe of crime fiction.