Midnight Lullaby (The Erin Solomon Mysteries)

For fans of John Connolly and Dennis Lehane, a psychological thriller that takes readers to the heart of darkness and back again... When a Sudanese refugee is killed in a bizarre ritual murder in Portland, Maine, reporter Daniel "Diggs" Diggins attempts to revive his flagging career by investigating the crime. The story becomes personal when a young African girl Diggs has befriended is targeted by the killer, and Diggs himself falls victim to a curse that brings to terrifying light the ghosts of his own past. Working with young protege Erin Solomon, soon the duo find themselves immersed in a world of dark secrets, crooked politicians, and black magic. Set during the summer of 2000, this prequel to the bestselling Erin Solomon Mysteries gives existing fans a front-row seat to those first tenuous days in the epic partnership between Diggs and Solomon, while simultaneously providing the perfect introduction for newcomers to the series. A serpentine psychological thriller with elements of mystery and romance, this page turner will have you on the edge of your seat until the final stunning twist.