It was now the final minute of 2020, and for Moore and most people in the city and the world, the year couldn't end soon enough.”
-- Narrator (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote is one of the many indications of how the world situation is affecting the individuals. The situation includes a global pandemic, civil unrest, and anti-police sentiments.

So, we have to do this, huh?”
-- Moore (3 )

Importance: Ballard and Moore have just arrived at the crime scene where Javier Raffa was murdered. Moore's question makes it clear she does not really want to participate even though it is her job to do so. Ballard begins to work, basically shaming Moore into helping. This is one of many examples of the poor attitudes among the police officers.

For some people, the wolf breaks into the house. With people like Albert, they invite the wolf in.”
-- Bosch (8 )

Importance: Bosch and Ballard are discussing that some people live violent lives which leads...