Ironwood Reviews
“Connelly has another great series on his hands with his Catalina novels. Everything fans expect, Connelly delivers. The mysteries are intriguing, the pace is relentless, and Stilwell is a captivating character. Adding Ballard makes a great book stellar.”
– Jeff Ayers, ⭐Library Journal Starred Review
“Connelly is at his most polished and incisive here, with crackling dialogue, complex investigations, tricky relationships, escalating suspense, and dogged and inspired sleuthing by a principled, rule-breaking hero.”
– Donna Seaman, ⭐Booklist Starred Review
“Welcome back to Catalina, where every day brings exciting new adventures—especially if you’re in law enforcement.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A drug drop and a dead case disturb tranquil Catalina Island in this lightning-paced police procedural. …Michael Connelly’s procedural skills are in top form as he layers deadly threats and complex personalities to create a masterclass in police investigations. …Propelled by nonstop action, Ironwood is Connelly at his best.”
– Apple Books Best Books of the Month
““Ironwood” shows what a satisfying series this already has become, as it continues Connelly’s tradition of emphasizing both character and action with aplomb. I’m already ready for a return trip to Catalina.”
– Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
“Fast-paced, suspenseful and intense, Ironwood packs a powerful punch that will have you on the edge of your seat. Michael Connelly demonstrates once again that he’s a master of his craft, delivering yet another fantastic crime thriller you can’t put down.”
– Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books
“another masterclass in American crime fiction. Detective Sergeant Stilwell returns as our guide through the sun-drenched yet surprisingly dangerous world of Catalina Island, and from the very first pages, I was completely hooked. …I cannot recommend Ironwood highly enough. Connelly remains, in my view, the finest American crime writer working today, and this book is proof of exactly why. Five stars, without hesitation.”
– Faith, Film & Folio
“a novel that leans fully into the chaos of modern police work; overlapping cases, competing pressures, and the constant sense that something crucial is slipping through the cracks. …Connelly embraces the disorder of police work and crafts a story that feels urgent, sprawling, and alive.”
– ThisDadReads.com
“A rating. Michael Connelly’s tight plotting and free-flowing prose are gold standards for mystery fiction writers. No one does this better. “
– Deadly Pleasures Magazine
