Midnight: The 2nd Jack Nightingale Supernatural Thriller by Stephen Leather (MOBI)

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The second book in the Jack Nightingale supernatural thriller series.

Jack Nightingale found it hard enough to save lives when he was a cop. Now he needs to save a soul – his sister’s. But to save her he has to find her and they’ve been separated since birth.

When everyone Jack talks to about his sister dies horribly, he realises that someone, or something, is determined to keep them apart.

If he’s going to save his sister, he’s going to have to do what he does best – negotiate. But any negotiation with the forces of darkness comes at a terrible price. And first Jack must ask himself the question: is every soul worth saving?

User’s Reviews

Review ‘Another great thriller from Stephen Leather but this time with a devilish twist!’ — James Herbert on NIGHTFALL ‘Suffused with mysterious pentagrams, not to mention a creeping sense of evil, I suspect that down-to-earth Nightingale is a man we’ll hear more of’ — Daily Mail on NIGHTFALL ‘Dark and exhilarating, you’d better keep the lights on when you’re reading it’ — Candis on NIGHTFALL Praise for Stephen Leather’s Dan Shepherd novels — : ‘This is an aggressively topical novel but a genuinely thrilling one, too.’ — Daily Telegraph ‘As tough as British thrillers get … gripping’ — Irish Independent –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Reviews from Amazon users, collected at the time the book is getting published on UniedVRG. It can be related to shiping or paper quality instead of the book content:

⭐ Though not a fan of Satanism, I was compelled to read this due to the characters of Jack Nightingale and his assistant/secretary Jenny.The interplay between these two characters ranges from a tongue in cheek humor to a certain sexual tension.Jack, being an ex-cop, turned investigator is about as offbeat as one can get. Addicted to smoking and having a penchant for booze he has an uncanny stroke of bad luck being in the wrong places at the wrong times.Jack’s humor and sarcastic wit are not lost on the present day cops, other colleagues, or people he simply meets.The story revolves around Jack’s dead father having sold his half-sister’s sold to the devil. Jack’s mission is to find her and attempt to eventually save her soul.Though simply written, the book is a page turner and entertaining cover to cover. Its ending comes along fairly quickly and is very good. The ending also leaves a door open for the next installment n the series. This is the 21st century, yet Jack, at times, seems a throwback to the 50’s-60’s gumshoe. An entertaining read, brought about by Mr. Leather’s imagination and writing style

⭐ I usually steer clear of zombies, witches, vampires, and anything else that smacks of the occult because it is just not my kind of reading material. So, when I saw the second of this book series on the Kindle Daily Special, I was dubious that a book about demons was going to be anything more than a re-run of the Exorcist – which is still not my kind of reading material. However, I was in the mood to be adventurous, so I found the first book of the series, and downloaded a sample – and I was HOOKED! I devoured all three books in the space of a weekend.It is basically a story about a private detective who, upon his father’s death, discovers that his soul has been sold to a demon before his birth. The other reviewers do a great job of fleshing out the details of the story, so I won’t duplicate their efforts – what I will do is tell you what I found to be absolutely un-put-downable about the series. The characters are very well developed, and there aren’t so many that you lose track of who is who. The detective’s reaction the subject of his soul sold to a demon before birth just like you and I would (“absolute nonesense!”), but the author very skillfully builds the story, and before long, it doesn’t seem so far fetched after all! All of the characters have flaws and good sides (even some of the demons!). Probably the most entertaining aspect of thee books is the author’s ability to grip your attention with non-stop action, and alternate humor with terror – I am not sure I have seen anything like it, except maybe the Harry Potter books/movies. I found myself alternately giggling to myself and gripping my Kindle with white knuckles through all three books – what an enjoyable read!

⭐ An easy read, yet very well-written at the same time. The choice of words, subtlety, and suspense all lead up to an amazing story that brings us into the life of Nightingale. Beginning with Nightfall and continuing onward, these are definite page-turners that you cannot put down. I’ll be a Stephen Leather fan and admirer for years to come. I gave it 4/5 stars because 5 would be a “perfect” novel, and much like a perfect 10, a perfect novel isn’t easy to come by. Actually, this book is more like a 4.9/5 stars– it truly is an amazing story with a great cast of characters. Highly recommended.

⭐ This being the second book in the Nightingale series, I was relieved to find it not only better than the first, Nightshade, but also darker in its own way. Stephen Leather writes this creepy series involving Satanism and demons with a detective noir feel to it. In the first novel I didn’t feel oft worked as well as I had hoped. In this book he nailed it. Actually, by the end of the Nightshade he was well on his way, but reading an entire novel written in this style was great.My only criticism is of the relationship Jack has with his assistant / girlfriend in the making, Jenny. Sometimes it seems that Jenny, a very intelligent woman, is a complete moron. It works the other way as well. Jack is quick to pick up on what’s going on, but he’s seemingly put in position to be moronic. All of this seems to be a way of showing the progress or building the progress of their possible relationship.That’s a small gripe to have though. Overall I highly recommend reading the first two books of the series … so far. If the final book, Nightmare, stinks I’ll edit my review to say so, though I highly doubt editing will be needed. Stephen Leather is on to something fun here, and I look forward to the end of the ride.

⭐ Stephan Leather continues his foray into devils messing with private investigator Jack Nightengale. For a man who does not believe in souls or Heaven or hell, Jack faces improbable events and situations involving Satanists and ritual sacrifices. In this second in the series, Jack looks for his half-sister who he believes had her soul sold by their father before her birth. I never know what is going to happen next. The stomach twists in knots as this fictional character stumbles on questionable deaths, is harassed by police and makes seriously crazy decisions. A major page turner because it is such an “out there” premise that I just keep reading hoping that all gets worked out somehow.

⭐ Atmosphere. Such a simple word, but it conveys everything I love about Midnight by Stephen Leather. In this ‘supernatural noir’ thriller, Stephen Leather creates a world of shadow, and darkness, and those that inhabit our world and beyond. Sinister, creepy, and with a vibe so heavy you can cut it with a scalpel. Stephen Leather is truly a maestro when it comes to knowing what a reader wants, and in this series, his experience shows. From beginning to end, Midnight kept me company–especially my dark side, which has been neglected for far too long. One of the best additions to the supernatural thriller’ genre. I hope the author continues to gaze into the darkness within him, as I truly enjoy reading about the things he finds.

⭐ The series continues in a logical,interesting way. You really enjoy the relationship between the two main characters. it reminds me of the J K. Rowling Cormoran Strike series with a different angle.

⭐ This is the second in the series and I enjoyed it as much as the first. The characters are interesting and the storyline keeps you wanting more. Some of the writing is a little repetitive, but I am sure it is to fill in the gaps if you did not read the first book. Our hero, Jack Nightingale, is a conflicted man, but an honorable and endearing one. There is some humor in the books, but the series is ultimately about fighting evil and dealing with supernatural events so it might be a little graphic for some. I do not feel that the gore is gratuitous, however, and as I mentioned in an earlier review, I love murder and mayhem in my fiction.

⭐ OK so I am just about done reading this book here are my thoughts so far.I think the book is OK. It is lacking smooth transition from the first book, which I thought to be pretty well written (slightly original…to a point), “remember…” is used often to summarize the main points of the first book (which I think insults the intelligence of the reader). I think all books that are in a series should come with a warning that you need to read the FIRST book or else you may be confused that way the author can continue with increasing character and plot depth something this book could use.My biggest complaint is Leather’s character “Jenny” and the relationship with Nightingale. What exactly is going on between them? In Midnight it seems all she does is nag the guy about everything. It does not make me hopeful for a romantic connection at all. Personally I am hoping he kills her off.I think the author lacks the type of skill to pull off romance. I think this is why Leather should stick to one kind of writing and not try to blend the series. We will see.Other than that the book is quite interesting regarding satanism, a subject most of us are not too familiar with.I will read the whole series because I have started it and I will post another review when finished.Ciao for now!

⭐ MIDNIGHT is, in case you don’t already know, the sequel to Nightfall , the first in what I gather will be a trilogy featuring the British private-eye, Jack Nightingale, once a crack hostage negotiator for London’s Metropolitan Police. The series is author Stephen Leather’s dalliance with occult thriller writing.In NIGHTFALL, Jack abruptly discovers that his biological father was the recently-deceased Ainsley Gosling, a Satanist who sold Nightingale’s soul to the devil Proserpine, the debt to be called due on Jack’s thirty-third birthday only a few days away. Nightingale’s negotiating skills are tested to the utmost as he endeavors to wiggle-out of Ol’ Dad’s pact.Now, in MIDNIGHT, Jack learns that he has a hitherto unknown half-sister also fathered by Gosling. Similarly, Ainsley bartered her soul to the devil Frimost in exchange for a life of sexual success with the world’s most beautiful women. (Who says men aren’t total pigs?) The pay-off to Frimost comes due on the woman’s thirty-third birthday now two years away. Since she’s now the only “family” Nightingale has in the world, he becomes determined to save her much as he saved himself. (Who says chivalry is dead?) A small problem – he must first find out her name and location. It doesn’t help that the message “Your sister is going to hell, Jack Nightingale” appears at random times written on various surfaces or spoken by complete strangers; it keeps up the pressure.During the first few chapters of MIDNIGHT, which seemed to be nothing more than a rehash of Jack’s own recent predicament, I began to expect that soon enough our hero would discover that Gosling had also sold off to one devil or another the soul of Jack’s poncy pet Shih Tzu. Except that Jack currently has no furred, feathered, or finned pal. (Well, maybe in the next book.) In any case, the story got more interesting when Nightingale learns his sis isn’t a rosy-cheeked pillar of the community dispensing home-made cookies to the neighborhood kids, and even more engaging still when he starts dialing-up specialized help to get her a quality life.More than anything else, MIDNIGHT is a bridge to the final book in the series. This second installment leaves at least four open-ended subplots and, for that reason, isn’t as satisfying as it could have been. But, when the terminal episode is published, I’ll buy it for no other reason than to have answered the question, “Stephen, where are you going with this?” Or, more urgently perhaps, does Jack give up smoking? I mean, what’s with the Marlboro fixation? I could almost hear the “Magnificent Seven/Marlboro Man” theme play as I absorbed the text.Your readers are going to hell, Stephen Leather – or perhaps, if Joe Bennett can be believed in Mustn’t Grumble: In Search of England and the English , only as far as Land’s End.

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