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L.A. Locations in the Novels of Michael Connelly

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This blog is about Los Angele locations I have visited that are mentioned in the novels of Michael Connelly    Dark Sacred Night    by Michael Connelly  www.MichaelConnelly.com     The location I chose to explore is the neighborhood of    Western and Hollywood ,  page 110   "Ballard reaffirmed her long-held belief about Hollywood being a final destination for many of society’s freaks and losers."   "This quote captures Ballard’s cynical yet insightful view of Hollywood as a place where people lose their way. It suggests that fame and fortune are not the only path available in such a renowned city; rather, it serves as a shelter for those who have been marginalized or forgotten. This duality of Hollywood highlights the need for empathy and awareness of the societal issues that persist beneath its glamorous surface."   I prefer the Rene Ballard Novels because she is a mixed-race, female detective who has suffered extreme sex...