The Midnight Killing

Name: The Midnight Killing
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Sharon Dempsey
ISBN: 9780008424503

Author: Sharon Dempsey

Narrator: Melanie MacHugh

Unabridged: 9 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 02/17/2022

Categories: Fiction, Crime, Mystery & Detective, Police Procedural, International Crime & Mystery, Suspense & Thriller, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

She’d cycled this way hundreds of times before, every twist and turn familiar. She didn’t know this would be the last. Readers love Sharon Dempsey When the body of local architect is found hanging in the grounds of his former school one cold, dark night, and forensic psychologist suspect foul play behind his apparent suicide. To their astonishment, the trail leads to a 20-year-old cold case of a missing girl, and a teenage party. But what was James’ fascination with the case and how is it linked to his death? Secrets don’t stay buried forever – but the real killer will stop at nothing to hide theirs… An absolutely gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Val McDermid and Rachel Caine. ‘Gripping and pacy’ ‘A twisting tale of intrigue that never lets up.’ ‘A dark, twisting, compelling tale’ ‘A dark, disturbing and gripping read perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Patricia Gibney and Brian McGilloway’ 'Deftly and compellingly written' 'An intriguing, sophisticated read told in an authentic voice' ‘A hugely promising debut’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reading_ on February 06, 2022

Thank you, AVON and HarperCollins Publishers, for the advance reading copy. Another detective murder mystery which worked for me. The atmosphere is quite intense and the writing just gripped me right from the prologue. I tend to lose interest in murder mysteries which involves detectives and investigat......more

Goodreads review by Louise on January 27, 2022

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 Stowe & Lainey Book 2 When the body of local architect James McCallum in found in the grounds of his former school one cold, dark night, DI Danny Stowe and forensic psychologist Rose Lainey suspect foul play behind his apparent suicide. To their astonishment, the trail leads......more

Goodreads review by Sara on March 30, 2024

Review: "This story presents two parallel narratives—one set in the real world and the other in the realm of online gaming. Sam and Luke lead double lives, each facing unique challenges. Sam is launching a business, Shanthi Bags, while Luke struggles with communication, finding solace in online gamin......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on February 14, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed The Midnight Killing. It was a tense and thrilling read set in Northern Ireland. The author has expertly written memorable characters intertwined with a twisty storyline. Perfect. Many thanks to the publisher for the ARC.......more

Goodreads review by Dana-Adriana B. on March 09, 2022

This was a nice police mystery story. DI Dany and forensic psycoligist Rose are a great team lots of sexual tension between them. A body is found hanging from.a tree on the grounds of a primary school. The question is: why comit suicide there? Is there a conection? Great book. Thanks to Netgalley for......more

Quotes

‘Gripping and pacy’ ‘A hugely promising debut’ ‘A dark, disturbing and gripping read perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Patricia Gibney and Brian McGilloway. Sharon Dempsey will be one to watch!’ 'Deftly and compellingly written, Sharon Dempsey cleverly brings the strands of this story together and creates a disturbing journey towards a shocking truth.' ‘A gripping exploration of fractured families, grieving children and how the crimes of yesterday still echo today … A twisting tale of intrigue that never lets up.’ 'An intriguing, sophisticated read told in an authentic voice … A powerful story about conflict and the shadows it leaves behind.' ‘A dark, twisting, compelling tale … Sharon is part of a new generation of crime writers able to mine Northern Ireland’s troubled history to craft gripping stories for today.’