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Dark of Night (Dr. Evan Wilding Book 2) Kindle Edition
A recent murder is ancient history in a breathtaking novel about a sacred lost treasure and poisonous retribution by the Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of At First Light.
What an exotic way to die in Chicago.
When esteemed historian Elizabeth Lawrence is found in her car, killed by a cobra’s bite, only a brilliant professor of semiotics, Dr. Evan Wilding, can see the signs around her strange death. As he helps homicide detective Addie Bisset decipher the scene, the puzzles left behind offer Evan chilling passage into the mind of a killer.
Evan’s investigation merges with that of an Israeli agent, who claims Elizabeth was close to acquiring an invaluable artifact. She was also drawing the attention of unsavory treasure hunters, forgers, and thieves. Was someone desperate to expose the truth of Elizabeth’s astonishing discovery?
The deeper Evan and Addie delve into the case, the darker it gets. A murderer’s archaic crimes are just the beginning. In a race where there can be only one winner, the final victim might be Evan.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherThomas & Mercer
- Publication dateNovember 15, 2022
- File size7383 KB
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“Nickless’ character-driven mystery unfolds on a panoramic scale…Engrossing bits of scholarship tucked into a nifty procedural with amiable sleuths.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Evan and his immediate circle fascinate…Fans of religious thrillers will have fun.” —Publishers Weekly
“Captivating, compelling, and completely intriguing! Sherlock Holmes meets The Da Vinci Code in this brilliantly written and seamlessly researched adventure, where clues from the ancient past propel contemporary global intrigue. This is an immersive and atmospheric thriller, with an unforgettable main character, and I could not put it down.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life
“Readers rejoice: Dr. Evan Wilding is back, and Dark of Night is another great vehicle for his wry brilliance. The novel is fascinating and twisty with unforgettable characters and writing that took my breath away. You’ll want to clear your calendar for this one.” —Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author
“Dark of Night had me at Moses papyri. Stolen antiquities, dark forces, cobra bites. What a wonderful read. What an adventure to sink into. What beautiful writing. I loved it.” —Tracy Clark, author of the Cass Raines series, winner of the 2020 and 2022 Sue Grafton Memorial Award
“Dr. Evan Wilding is absolutely my new favorite fictional human. His witty charm, his intellect—matched only by his wry humor—along with his goshawk sidekick make him exactly the kind of character who captures an audience within a few lines. Add in the talented and tough Detective Addie Bisset, a death by cobra, and a collection of sketchy people all seeking the same, priceless artifact, and Dark of Night will have you flipping pages well into the night. Barbara Nickless is a phenomenal talent and she just gets better with every book. Dark of Night is her best yet. Bravo!” —Danielle Girard, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex
“Missing artifacts? The dark underbelly of the antiquities world? Murder by…cobra? Count me in. Dark of Night is a top-notch thriller with an unforgettable lead in Dr. Evan Wilding. It’s no surprise that Barbara Nickless has fast become one of my favorite authors. I tore through this novel at breakneck speed and can’t wait for the next adventure.” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming Home
“Dark of Night is a superb novel…After reading the first book in the series, I was hopeful that a second book would be as good or better. I wasn’t disappointed. With the new book, Barbara Nickless has solidified a great new mystery series.” —BVS Reviews
About the Author
Barbara Nickless is the Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of At First Light in the Dr. Evan Wilding series as well as the Sydney Rose Parnell series, which includes Blood on the Tracks, a Suspense Magazine Best of 2016 selection and winner of the Colorado Book Award and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence; Dead Stop, winner of the Colorado Book Award and nominee for the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence; Ambush; and Gone to Darkness. Her essays and short stories have appeared in Writer’s Digest and on Criminal Element, among other markets. She lives in Colorado, where she loves to cave, snowshoe, hike, and drink single malt Scotch—usually not at the same time. Connect with her at www.barbaranickless.com.
Product details
- ASIN : B09HKCQQF7
- Publisher : Thomas & Mercer (November 15, 2022)
- Publication date : November 15, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 7383 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 356 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,708 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #173 in Amateur Sleuths
- #406 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)
- #512 in Psychological Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
#1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Barbara Nickless promised her mother she’d be a novelist when she grew up. What could be safer than sitting at a desk all day? But a sense of adventure led her astray for a few decades. Now an award-winning author and creative writing instructor, she spends her free time snowshoeing, caving and hiking the Colorado Rockies.
Barbara's Books
Evan Wilding Series (in order)
At First Light
Dark of Night
Play of Shadows
Sydney Parnell Series (in order)
Blood on the Tracks
Dead Stop
Ambush
Gone to Darkness
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Dr. Evan Wilding returns, once again caught up in a dangerous stream of events. Evan is a professor of semiotics – an expert in ancient signs and symbols – and will need all his knowledge to help his friend Detective Addie Basset decipher the clues and discover answers to the who and why questions that surround this case. A leading historian has been found dead (suicide? murder?), the cause of death tied to aspects of the ancient world. Addie and Evan work to correctly fit all the clues while the mysterious perpetrator(s) seem to be one step ahead, removing potentially valuable evidence before the pair can do anything about it.
If a breathtaking plot isn’t enough for you, the cast of characters will certainly fill in any void. Though blessed with an amazing intellect, Evan is much smaller than most people and this affects his worldview. Author Barbara Nickless allows him to describe the situations and others he comes in contact with, and the potential to be disregarded based on his lack of height is a challenge Evan faces on a regular basis. While Ms. Nickless permits readers to see this aspect of her main character, she also permits his wry humor to inject itself in most situations. This comes into play as all characters are introduced to us through Evan’s eyes, permitting well-rounded and interesting people who contribute their small and sometimes large contributions to the story.
If you are someone who enjoys a good police procedural, you won’t be disappointed. While normal procedures are followed, Ms. Nickless includes much of Evan’s world, and the ancient history of the Middle East comes alive as he and Addie sift through the clues. “Dark of Night” will not disappoint the author’s fans and if you have never read a Barbara Nickless novel, you are in for a treat. Highly recommended. Five stars.
I hadn't tried any of Barbara Nickless series even though I saw them on Goodreads and Amazon. They always had good reviews. I decided to rectify that and read the first books in her two of her series. I liked them both and will continue with both series.
In the Dr. Wilding books, one can see that she has done much research to write a different and interesting series. This book is about antiquities theft and what individuals will do to own and make money from ownership.
What I like about the Dr. Wilding series besides the well researched and interesting mysteries , is the character of Dr. Evan Wilding. He is a forensic semiotician who is a professor at the University of Chicago. He is from Britain and educated at Oxford. He is very intelligent, charming and witty. He is a dwarf- standing at 4ft 5in. He gets called in to give expert opinion to the Chicago P.D. His best friend is Addie Bisset who is a homicide detective. He is in love with her. He has a hawk who he takes out in the countryside.
In this book, he is pet sitting Perro, a Corgi for a friend. I have had four corgis and presently am my corgi's companion. I did enjoy reading about Perro.
He is called in to view a scene, in a dark isolated warehouse area. It is now personal as it is a friend of his. -Dr. Elizabeth Lawrence-an ancient history papyrologist. The first mystery is if the death is suicide or murder. The means of death, is very creepy and memorable. There were quite a few suspects.
I will continue with the series as I enjoy it very much. I enjoy the writing of Barbara Nickless.
Top reviews from other countries
fictional writing Barbara Nickless knows how to research and bring us a story that envelops the imagination.
I am really hoping that there may be more Sydney Parnell books to come, but in the meantime I will welcome more from Dr Wilding and his best friend Addie Bisset.