Overview
Sharp eyed and sharp mouthed police detective”* Henri Lefort, is determined to solve homicides and uncover any German conspiracies threatening France—in Mark Pryor’s newest World War II mystery, The Dark Edge of Night.
Winter 1940: With soldiers parading down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Nazi flags dangling from the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower defaced with German propaganda, Parisians have little to celebrate as Christmas approaches. Police Inspector Henri Lefort’s wishes for a quiet holiday season are dashed when the Gestapo orders him to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Viktor Brandt, a neurologist involved in a secret project at one of Paris’s hospitals.
Being forced onto a missing persons case for the enemy doesn’t deter Henri from conducting his real job. A Frenchman has been beaten to death in what appears to be a botched burglary, and catching a killer is more important than locating a wayward scientist. But when Henri learns that the victim’s brother is a doctor who worked at the same hospital as the missing German, his investigation takes a disturbing turn.
Uncovering a relationship between the two men—one that would not be tolerated by the Third Reich—Henri must tread carefully. And when he discovers that Dr. Brandt’s experimental work is connected to groups of children being taken from orphanages, Henri risks bringing the wrath of both the SS and the Gestapo upon himself and everyone he loves.
Review
Police Inspector Henri Lefort is planning on a quiet holiday season. But the Nazis have a different plan for Henri. The Gestapo orders Henri to investigate the disappearance of one of their own, Dr. Victor Brandt. This investigation leads Henri to a terrible discovery and he must tread very carefully!
I read the first book in this series, Die Around Sundown. And this book can definitely be enjoyed as a stand alone. But both books are good reads! I just adore Henri! He is snarky, bad mannered and smart! The author does a fantastic job bringing all these attributes to life! Trust me! You will not forget Henri!
This is a tale where you will cringe in places. It is so hard to understand the cruelty of some people. But don’t worry, Henri does his best to bring it all crashing down around the Nazi’s ears!
Need a story with a fabulous character….THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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