What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Waiting
Michael Connelly · Book · 2024
If you loved The Waiting, start with Ballard (Kendall Sherwood, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Waiting across media.
What hooked you in The Waiting is the relentless pursuit of truth when cold cases collide with the ghosts of the past.
Films on the same thread
Sleeping Dogs
Adam Cooper · Film · 2024
Shares a thread with The Waiting: Police Procedural.
Like the intricate investigations found in The Waiting, this film features a detective forced to navigate a fractured memory to uncover the long-buried truth behind a cold case.
Conclave
Edward Berger · Film · 2024
Explores: Power Struggle, Religious Conspiracy, Succession.
If the high-stakes investigative tension of The Waiting kept you turning pages, you will appreciate this film as it navigates a complex web of secrets and institutional corruption.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.
The Waiting excels at building suspense through hidden secrets, a trait shared by this domestic thriller that unravels a dangerous game of deception behind a wealthy family facade.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
While lighter in tone than The Waiting, this story mirrors the focus on uncovering long-held secrets and the personal impact of discovery that drives deep character-led narratives.
Series on the same thread
Ballard
Kendall Sherwood · Series · 2025
Shares 3 threads with The Waiting: Police Procedural, Detective Fiction, Crime Thriller.
This series is the natural next step after The Waiting, as it follows Renée Ballard deeper into the gritty realities of police corruption and the hunt for justice.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Shares a thread with The Waiting: cold case investigation.
Fans of the cold case investigations in The Waiting will find the same dedication to forensic analysis and the pursuit of justice in this deep-dive investigative podcast.
The Deck
Podcast
Explores: Unsolved Mysteries, Criminal Justice, Victims' Advocacy.
Much like the law enforcement partnership in The Waiting, this podcast highlights the collaborative, persistent effort required to solve cold cases and provide closure for grieving families.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is The Waiting a standalone novel or part of a series?
The Waiting is a 2024 novel by Michael Connelly that features Renée Ballard. It continues the ongoing narrative involving Ballard and her collaboration with Bosch and his daughter to confront her enemies.
Who are the main characters featured in The Waiting?
The Waiting focuses on Renée Ballard as she works to bring down her enemies. She enlists the help of Bosch and his daughter to assist her throughout the events of this 2024 novel.
What is the primary conflict in The Waiting?
In The Waiting, Renée Ballard faces a series of enemies. To successfully defeat them, she requires the assistance of Bosch and his daughter, which drives the central tension of this Michael Connelly story.
When was The Waiting published?
The Waiting was published in 2024. This novel by Michael Connelly follows Renée Ballard as she teams up with Bosch and his daughter to resolve the central conflict involving her enemies.