North Chastain has a paranormal talent that helps him to track down dangerous psychic criminals. But he is slowly losing that skill. But when his father suddenly falls into a coma-like state he needs someone skilled in the shadowy world to find an artifact that can save his father.

When her reputation is ruined after a false accusation, antiques expert Sierra Raines looks for a fresh start. So she delves into the murky backwaters of the paranormal artifacts trade. She has some reservations about helping North but accepts him as a client.

North and Sierra will uncover some shocking truths and along the way discover each other and a future.

In this second book in the Fogg Lake series, we meet Sierra Raines and North Chastain as they search for a remedy for the mysterious coma North's father has fallen into. We travel from Las Vegas to Seattle and Fogg Lake and again encounter some of the characters of the first installment. This book holds up on it's own even if you haven't read the The Vanishing. More paranormal references, suspense and romance - this book has it all.

4.5 stars

ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT opens with an enticing scene, as Sierra Raines is being apologized to by her client for being about to kill her. The client is unaware that Sierra has multiple psychic abilities, including one power which allows her to render the would-be murderer unconscious as she makes her escape. Sierra’s current vocation is acting as an agent, or, go-between, delivering artifacts between buyers and sellers. Sierra’s last job had her being the scapegoat for a scandal at that firm, one of many unsuccessful career choices, as she struggles to find her true calling. She is also able to read people’s auras, or energy fields, as well as having the ability to read emotions left on objects. When Sierra is offered a side job which involves hunting down some missing valuable artifacts, she eagerly accepts the opportunity to earn the additional income.

North Chastain’s successful career as a tracker of psychic criminals is about to come to an end, as he is suffering from a malady which is slowly draining him of his own psychic talent. In addition to the devastating approaching loss of his talent, he also wonders at his own sanity, as he sees and hears visions of ghostlike figures. North’s grandfather, Griffin, a renowned scientist and magician, was accused of being a traitor decades ago, and of selling government secrets to the enemy. He has never been seen again, and it’s assumed he was either killed or chose to vanish into the enemy country. North never believed that his grandfather was a traitor, and is now living in his house in Vegas. Now North’s own father has been mysteriously injured, and this all seems to tie in somehow to his grandfather, and missing artifacts. North still trusts in his own investigative ability, even if his paranormal powers are dwindling, and he immediately begins to try to solve the mystery, hiring Sierra to help him find the missing items.

As the new partners begin to work on tracking down the objects, it’s not long before Sierra realizes that North is neither going insane nor losing his ability. Rather, someone is actually planning a sinister attack on him in a most diabolical way. Sierra uses her own ability to help stabilize North, while not revealing that he is recovering, hoping to find the person or people who wanted him rendered harmless. North’s admiration for Sierra only adds to the desire he had already been feeling for her, but Sierra mistakes his feelings for gratitude, which she wants no part of. When a dangerous encounter leaves them full of adrenaline, they turn to each other with a steamy passion that shocks them with its intensity.

North and Sierra seem to fit together, both as partners and lovers. Their investigation takes them down treacherous paths, where they face danger of the physical and psychic variety. My favorite thing about reading a novel by Jayne Ann Krentz is that I know that two things will always be true – the hero will always respect the heroine and treat her accordingly, and the heroine will always be intelligent and able to see beyond the obvious. North and Sierra share so much in common – their psychic ability, their feeling of not fitting in, their unsatisfying romantic past, their seeking of their true career niche, and even being tainted by false accusations. I love their developing love for each other, and how everything seemed to fall into place, assuring me that their future together is solid. I read ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT in one sitting, not wanting to put it down, as the suspense aspect is as captivating as the romance. This book two of the Fogg Lake series can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend book one, THE VANISHING, as a great introduction to the history of Fogg Lake and its unique inhabitants. I’m totally enjoying this series, and believe ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT will appeal to readers who enjoy a fast paced story with a satisfying blend of romance and suspense.

Sierra Raines is a descendant of the Fogg Lake residents who were imbued with paranormal powers and sensibilities after a government experiment/research project gone wrong.

All the Colors of the Night is book two in the Fogg Lake series where the residents and descendants of Fogg Lake possess paranormal sensitivities and/or powers after a government research project gone wrong. Sierra Raines, the daughter of Fogg Lake parents has her own special gifts, but has had trouble settling on just what career path she wants to take. Currently she’s a “go-between” for the Vault, a paranormal artifact dealer and buyers who are in search of objects with paranormal properties. It’s not a danger free job as a lot of the collectors are seriously obsessive and some are downright unhinged. But Sierra isn’t a defenseless woman, so she keeps at it until a clearer path or calling presents itself.

North Chastain has lived with the tarnished reputation his Grandfather left. Rumored to have sold information on paranormal weapons to nefarious parties and disappearing without a trace North strives to make up for his Grandfather’s past sins. North works for the Foundation, a sort of policing body for the paranormal world, as investigator or cleanup crew when things go wrong. Lately, North’s holding onto his powers by a thread, having to wear paranormally charged sunglasses to stop the hallucinations and loss of power.

When North’s father, Chandler, is attacked and the paranormal artifact he had is stolen, North must find out how to reverse the paranormal damage that continues to disrupt and weaken his father’s aura or lose his him for good. For this he needs Sierra’s help, as her paranormal gift is perfect for tracking the artifact and the two are paired together. Of course, there’s an instant attraction between them which only increases as they work side by side.

I enjoyed this installment even more than the first. All the Colors of the Night was an exciting read! I was glued to the pages from the first scene until the end. As the clock winds down, North and Sierra face danger at every step, narrowing missing death a few times. North and Sierra get to know each other while searching for the solution to Chandler’s deteriorating condition, so it didn’t feel like an insta-love romance, but a natural and inevitable conclusion. I was all in for their HEA.

All Colors of the Night is book two in the series, but I don’t think you need to read the previous book to enjoy the story. The history of Fogg Lake is explained enough were you don’t feel lost.

Returning back to the Fogg Lake series is back to back action. Sierra Raines is a decedent from Fogg Lake and tried her hand in the normal muddles world of business. As an auction house authenticator, Sierra should have been golden with her psychic powers. Unfortunately for her, she does not protect herself from the unscrupulous. Now she works in the paranormal world for the Vault, run by secretive Jones. From the very first chapter, this book is on fire.

I like how Ms. Krentz's books are starting off with a bang. There is little introduction, we just dive right into a tense scene and it immediately has me perking up and engaged. I want to know why Sierra is being held at gunpoint and why she does what she does. This story is masterfully written with so many little "Easter egg" ties to Ms. Krentz's other series and even under other pen names. For loyal fans of Ms. Krentz and all the other pseudonyms she creates under, these ties give us a little thrill. And for me, makes me want to re-read several of her books in multiple different series. Because I still think we are are only seeing the tip of the iceberg in this elaborate world Ms. Krentz has created for her psychic characters. Just as I make a few connections and long standing subplots are being tied up, more questions arise and I am pulled further into this complicated world of paranormal power.

In this latest book, the skills of Sierra and North complement each other nicely. I enjoy how these two partner together instead of struggle to see who is on top. Sierra's ability to take care of herself and her client makes her more attractive to me. I like characters who roll with the punches and keep on task. Whilst her family may be regarded just a little too frou-frou compared to the serious and grim Foundation psychics, Sierra's family is not without power and it is proven time and time again.

I am thrilled with North's grandfather direction of paranormal inventions. It shows that Ms. Krentz takes the time to really think about what could be created and how a tool can be used for good or bad. Ms. Krentz's psychic exploration is both exciting and stimulating. It shows how versatile psychic skills can be and I wish it were real.

Returning back to the plot, this story moved. It feels as if Sierra and North are either one step ahead or two steps behind in every scene. It is nice to see that they make mistakes and then have to try to get themselves out of trouble. Going back to Fogg Lake and discovering more hidden secrets continues to add layers on this complicated government sanctioned yet denied research town. I keep wanting to learn more and I really want to know what "Here be monsters" means. After reading this book, I want to read the next one because it promises to be just as exciting.

What also makes me happy is a couple of plot twists I did not see coming. I am always pleased when an author can convincingly throw me off the path. Ms. Krentz did a nice job of leading a reader down a path and then changing it in a plausible way. This paranormal romance, more paranormal than romance is recommended to readers who enjoy psychic abilities and the responsibility that comes with it. This can be read as a standalone - I urge a reader to read the first book. Be forewarned, if this is the first book of Ms. Krentz for a reader, prepare to be sucked into several series and ending up with a major book hangover after reading through them all.

Jayne Krentz continues with the Fogg Lake trilogy in All the Colors of Night. North Chastain is losing his paranormal powers for tracking psychic criminals; he teams up with Sierra Raines to track dangerous artefacts that could be weaponized stolen from Fogg Lake labs. Sierra is working in the secretive paranormal antiques trade after she was falsely blamed for a company crime. Their partnership ignites a powerful psychic partnership of two wounded souls. Wonderful paranormal adventure romance.

Magic and science make interesting bedfellows in All the Colors of the Night. Jayne Ann Krentz’s second Fogg Lake book delves further into her world of auras, light energy, psychics, and the obsessive quest for power and the ability to harness the paranormal.

North is a cleaner for the mysterious Foundation, but he’s losing his paranormal abilities. He can feel the clock counting down and isn’t sure what to do with himself once he goes psi-blind. But before his powers leave him he has to make a trip to the Pacific Northwest to find a way to save his father who was attacked because he found an artifact that traces back to a secret government program people would kill to learn more about. Sierra is a go-between who deals in the undergrown world of artifacts with psychic provenance. Together the two of them must solve the mystery of who attacked North’s father and why. I liked learning more about the Bluestone Project and the artifacts that came from it. I can’t say much because it’ll spoil the story but we delve deeper into the history of the project and the major players who may have developed light-based weapons.

Krentz weaves an engaging story with action that’s made all the more interesting by the paranormal elements at play. Sierra and North both have unique psychic gifts that aid them on their quest and I was fascinated by the way light, crystals, and auras are used in this story. North and Sierra have solid chemistry from the start so it was easy to see they’d make a good couple. They work well together in the way of many a Krentz hero and heroine so if you’ve been reading the author’s books for a long time you’ll fall into the rhythm pretty quickly. The romance moved at a steady pace over the course of the story but I did feel like it was a bit rushed at the very end.

All the Colors of the Night is the second book in the Fogg Lake series but Krentz provides enough information that you can jump in here if you would like to. And if you’re a fan of her Arcane Society series (written as Amanda Quick), you are sure to delight in the nods to that series. All the Colors of the Night doesn’t bring any surprises, but it’s a satisfying story nonetheless. I am looking forward to seeing how some of the questions left open are answered in the final Fogg Lake book.

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4.75 Hearts As with all of JAK’s books I loved this book. I somehow managed to miss the first in the series but while I will be catching up and reading book one this can be a stand alone.

This book has a bit of paranormal and a good amount of romance. North’s father is dying. Sierra’s job is to find psychic relics and North needs Sierra to find the relic that may save his father.

I loved the main characters. Sierra and North are really interesting characters alone but put them together and they are terrific. As JAK normally does she writes Sierra as a strong independent woman who isn’t looking for a man but when North falls in her lap she is smart enough to know the connection means something. I love how JAK writes women!

North is a good guy too. Not that there isn’t conflict and it is all peaches and cream because it isn’t but the couple works perfectly.

I really enjoyed the story. It was one that I wanted to rush through to read every word but also didn’t want to read too fast because the story would end.

JAK is one of the best and this book is just proof.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my all time favorite authors and her most recent book did not disappoint.⁣
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I was immediately hooked by the gorgeous cover and continued to be drawn in by this action packed book from the very first page. ⁣
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I love the way she weaves in the paranormal into her stories; it feels like it truly is a part of everyday life.⁣
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Definitely recommend this book and all the others she has written.⁣

I adored the first book in this romantic suspense/urban fantasy series and, thankfully, this one was just as good! I’m so intrigued by the background of Fogg Lake and loved getting more world-building. Plus we got to see more of the black-market for psychic objects, which was so fun. Plus both North and Sierra were fantastic leads. I loved their character development and how they each challenged each other (and protected each other!).

Overall, this series is definitely not one to miss if you enjoy your romantic suspense mixed with the paranormal! Now I’m just going to count down the days until we get a third novel!

This was an excellent second book in the Fogg Lake series. It starts with a bit a bang and sets up Sierra's situation from the start. It takes a little longer than usual for us to meet North, but it was lovely to encounter another Jones (have to re-read the Arcane books;). From the first moment the tension between North and Sierra is on the page and a lot of fun.
I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery. There were definitely a couple of twists I didn't see coming. I liked that both of them were on a journey to finding their calling and passion.
Jayne Ann Krentz has an easy to read voice that pulls you along the story and keeps you going until the end.

We are back with a new book in the Fogg Lake paranormal romantic suspense series with All the Colors of Night by Jayne Ann Krentz. Danger, a new partnership, and chemistry made for an engaging read.

When North Chastain’s father falls into a coma, he believes a Bluestone Project artifact caused it. He plans to investigate his Dad’s recent activities but needs someone familiar with the area. They hire Sierra Raines to help him navigate the world of collectors.

This was a fun installment. I liked both North and Sierra. North is skilled at catching criminals and spotting a lie. His gifts allow him to shield against paranormal attacks, but fears a recent case has damaged his abilities. Sierra is skilled at seeing auras and telling if an artifact is authentic and powered. I loved the way she used mirrors. Their chemistry was great, even if neither trusted the other at the onset. Krentz delivered growth as these two loners learn to trust and help each other.

Th case eventually leads them back to Fogg Lake. I loved spending more time there with key characters. We learn more concerning the overall series arc with hints of things to come. North’s family got answers regarding his grandfather and what happened to his Dad.

I love the blending of paranormal woo-woo, suspense and romance in this series and feel like this was the strongest installment to date. By far one of my favorite authors in this genre, the Fogg Lake series is a must read.

After the exciting introduction to the Fogg Lake world – of mysterious paranormal phenomena, of humans receiving psychic gifts, and of common objects becoming magical artifacts from a top secret government experiment gone wrong- I was jazzed to see the story progress on the hunt for the hidden labs and another suspenseful romance against such a setting.
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All the Colors of the Night does have enough explanation so the reader wouldn’t get lost reading it out of order, but I enjoyed both books better in order so the references back to the previous book meant something to me.

The story starts when North Chastain, a Foundation Cleaner (policing the baddies in the psychic world), learns his father was checking a lead and ended up in a weird coma. Both North and his dad have lived under the stigma of Griffith Chastain being thought to be an American traitor who sold out his psychic government research secrets to the Communists and then disappeared. Neither believe their dad and grandfather would do such a thing and believe his research partner betrayed him and made him disappear. But, now Chandler is down, and North is going through his own private crisis as a mysterious condition is causing his psychic gift, Night Vision, to deteriorate. He has to track down the answers before that condition leaves him psychically blind. So he reluctantly takes on a partner, a Go-Between specializing in discovery, deals, and retrievals of magical artifacts to discover if someone has found Vortex lab psychic weapons and can he discover what was used on his dad to save his life.

Sierra has been something of a rolling stone in her careers while trying to find the right fit for her life. The latest is working for the Vault which handles the job of going between potential buyers and sellers of magical artifacts. The whispers on the street of psychic weapons from the lost Vortex lab really existing and now the Foundation on the hunt and needing her expertise. At least they pay their bills even if her involvement brings danger. North Chastain is the first man to make her feel the sizzle of attraction, but he is barely hanging on. She doesn’t trust him and he doesn’t trust her at first, but as they track down the answers and escape some intense situations, the trust builds and she wonders if it can be more. That is if someone doesn’t take them off the case permanently.

Colors of the Night introduces a great pair. I loved getting their individual back stories, seeing their intriguing psychic gifts in action, and on the hunt to help his dad and get the powerful artifacts out of the wrong hands. Meanwhile, the enemy is set on revenge and controlling the weapons so they can be the most powerful in the paranormal community.

The suspense seemed to take the front seat for most of the book with hints of the sparks between the pair. It gradually grew more balanced toward the end. I liked how that happened because the danger and the shortness of time made their need to focus on their work more of the priority. I thought it was cute the way they would misunderstand, particularly Sierra, but then dive right back into the conversation and awkwardly get it right. They both come from unique backgrounds with her growing up in a rural artists’ colony and more open-minded though not flaky and him having a magician turned lab engineer for a grandfather and inheriting his grandfather’s personally designed house on the desert that has more tricks than the Winchester Mystery House up its sleeve. But they shared that feeling of still searching for fulfillment and the right fit for their lives which gave them added understanding along with the appreciation growing for the other’s talent and for who they were.

The psychic emphasis in this one was on people’s auras and channeling power through crystals. Sierra uses a crystal to direct her power, but it is in mirrors or reflective surfaces that she sees people’s true auras. North sees people’s auras and psychic traces in the night and can manipulate crystals as power sources. She’s intuitive and he’s more analytical, but they make a great team.

Most of the story is set away from the mysterious Fogg Lake, but I was glad that to get back to the quirky town and particularly its vibrant and curious Oracle. It was also fun to have the Foundation leaders part of things. And, more comes of the Swan Antique shop and what the secretive sisters are up to which builds toward the third book and brings things ever closer to the tantalizing danger of the Vortex lab and who will find it first.

All in all, this was a sensational page-turner and I can’t wait for more. Those who enjoy romantic suspense with strong paranormal elements should definitely pick up this series.

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I enjoyed the first book in the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/261361-fogg-lake" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em><strong>Fogg Lake</strong> </em></a>series and was happy to learn more about this world.   I think each book could be read as a standalone but I don't do that very often.  I like the background of the world and other characters.  We didn't see much of the first couple in this story.

<strong>All the Colors of Night</strong>  brings a new couple, with each person trying to find their way in the world as they deal with their magical talents.  The world has not been kind to them plus it has held their family histories against them.  North has been working for the Foundation as a cleaner before he started to have some issues with his magic.  Sienna is capable as a "go-between" in the magical artifacts business but it is very dangerous and not always consistent work.

North arrives in town after his father was attacked to find out what is happening.  He hires Sienna to help him authenticate the artifacts his father had found. I love how they support each other and work together to solve this case.  They have to be careful because someone is always trying to kill them. Not only do they protect each other, North and Sienna help each other with magic problems they are having.  I did guess one bad guy early on, but the actual plot was more twisty.

The Foundation is always part of the backdrop as is Fogg Lake where so many things started.  People are wary of the Foundation as the old leadership was so corrupt. I look forward to learning more about them as I think they will build their reputation as the good guys.

The other big long-term plot arc is the Vortex which is a super secret lab which everyone is trying to find.  They want the secrets and possibly weapons or artifacts which are there.  In this story, one part of the case was to try to locate the lab of North's grandfather. The bad guys believed it contained weapons.  The lab, like his grandfather's home, would be protected by familial blood and talents, so only North could access it.

I recommend this series because while there is a romance, it is not the primary focus.  There is also some great world-building and series plot arcs to provide more layers. There is also the development of two new characters, the couple, in each book.

Jayne Ann Krentz continues her Fogg Lake series with Sierra Raines, a descendant of Fogg Lake residents effected by the Incident- a secret government lab experiment gone wrong that gave most of the town psychic abilities. Sierra is a go-between in Seattle, assessing the provenance of paranormal artifacts and delivering them to collectors. So when North Chastain arrives in town to find the artifact that put his father in a coma, she's the logical choice to help. But they find themselves unravelling mysteries of the past, all seemingly connected to Fogg Lake and paranormal weapons that people died to protect, and killed to uncover.

This is a book about turning points, new beginnings, and closing the past. Sierra is floating through life, knowing what she does isn't her calling, but not yet sure what her calling is. She wants to help people the way her parents do, but not in a corporate environment the way North does. So the dangerous world of paranormal artifact collecting is as good as any in the mean time- crazy gun wielding collectors not withstanding. North is losing his psychic abilities and has no idea what he'll do when they've gone. He is trying to figure out who he is without his talents, but saving his father comes first. It was a really interesting and effective combination to have two strong characters who know how to handle themselves who are both also vulnerable and searching for their true path in life.

Those who haven't read The Vanishing already won't have too much trouble coming in on book 2 of the series. While there are some overlapping characters and Fogg Lake and the Foundation remain at the center of the mysteries, All the Colors of the Night can still stand on its own like any series Krentz has done. Unusually, she gives us a bit of a teaser about what's coming up in her next Fogg Lake book, and the clues are both ominous and exciting. It looks like I may have to recommend reading the first two books before book 3 comes out next year- which won't be a hardship to anyone! Krentz continues her easy style of writing, filling her book with light witty humor, dangerous power hungry villains, and enough psychic thrills to please any paranormal romance reader. Long time Krentz/Quick/Castle readers will be happy when the Arcane Society finally gets mentioned here, with a few clues that they are still running. Will we see Arcane and the Jones family return to center stage in book three? Will Arcane and the Foundation have to work together to handle dangerous paranormal weapons and the remnants of Vortex? We have a year to wait and find out, but another Amanda Quick book this spring to help us fill the void.

I was really looking forward to this one. I read and enjoyed the first book in the series, The Vanishing and new this one was going to be just as good. Guess what, I was right! There is something about Jayne Ann Krentz's writing that I just love. Her books are always easy to get into and I always seem to enjoy them. Always a plus.

Right from the beginning, you get a feel of the story. I knew right away that Sierra and North were going to be fun characters and that I'd like them. Both have things going on in their lives that seem to make things difficult for them. Sometimes you just need that special person that can help you.

This is a busy story but not confusing. You can easily keep up with what's going on. As the story goes on layer and layer of the mysteries within are solved, all but the main one that runs throughout the series.

I like how both North and Sierra work out their personal issues while working together to help North's father. I liked how the two families came together. I also enjoyed visiting with characters from The Vanishing.

This is a wonderful mystery with so many good twists and turns. It also has enough romance in it that both romance and mystery readers would enjoy it. I will mention that like most of her books there is a slight paranormal feel to it. I believe you'll really enjoy this one. Make sure to read the books in order because it will read better.

In this second book of the Fogg Lake series, North Chastain desperately needs help on two fronts: his father has been psychically attacked leaving him in a coma after buying a deadly paranormal artifact, and North is losing his own psychic abilities after an assignment gone wrong. In North’s world, collectors of these artifacts will stop at nothing to possess them even if it means taking out the competition in a permanent way. North’s talent helps him to find the psychic criminals whose powers are often used for bad, and who want more and greater powers. Wading into the murky and dangerous world of collecting pieces from the Bluestone Project labs that were shut down after a catastrophic incident affecting the citizens of Fogg Lake, North realizes he needs help from someone else with psychic abilities.

Sierra Raines has been making a living finding paranormal antiquities and transporting them to and from clients working as a go between. She was fired from her previous job after being used as a scapegoat leaving Sierra’s reputation in tatters. She is reluctant to assist North because he works for the Foundation which is a sort of paranormal police force whose standing in the community had been previously sullied by poor leadership.

Sierra grew up in the mysterious Fogg Lake so she understands exactly how dangerous some of the Bluestone artifacts are knowing there are nefarious people after them. North’s family was involved with the project so he has a vested interest in uncovering exactly what happened and who was responsible for the psychic event that has caused so many lives to be altered, some of them in some very scary and difficult ways. As they work together to find help for North’s father, figure out who is behind several deadly incidents connected Bluestone, and locate the original labs buried in a cave system, a deep attraction and connection grows between them. This book can be read as a standalone; however, quite a bit of the complex world building takes place in the first of this series, THE VANISHING.

Veena’s review of All Of The Colors of the Night (Fogg Lake, Book 2) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 05 Jan 21

This series does a great job of marrying the psychic with the spine-chilling thrill of a good mystery. North Chastain is losing the ability to see the full spectrum of the night that make him a great hunter, but he has one last hunt he needs to complete and this one is personal. He teams up with Sierra Raines, who is a messenger in the murky paranormal antiques trade, to help him track down a particular artifact that he hopes will provide answers to a lot of questions. Readers, put on your seat belts and get ready for a rollercoaster ride as these two connect the dots and not only solve the mystery of the artifacts, but also find their own true calling.


The US government once wanted to harness the paranormal as a way of leading the arms race. North’s grandfather, a famous magician of the times with more than a touch of the psychic, was part of the team . Then mysteriously he disappeared and the labs were shut down, leaving a lot of questions and the nearby town of Fogg Lake, along with its inhabitants with psychic powers, shrouded in a paranormal fog. North has grown up with rumors that his grandfather was a traitor who sold weapons and secrets to the enemies. Despite not believing these tales, he has done what he can to live down the disgrace.

Now an artifact with his grandfather’s signature has hit the market. North’s father is in a coma after have touched it. North needs to track down the provenance, but, before he can get his hands on it, someone is gunning for him and using some pretty lethal paranormal weaponry. As North and Sierra chase down the clues, their hunt takes them to a mental asylum where strange things are happening, to Fogg Lake where it all began, and at every step they’re being hunted and barely staying one step ahead. The story moves at a rapid clip, bringing our protagonists closer to each other as they have a chance to save each other’s lives and work out the puzzles left for them by North’s magician grandfather.

I love the supporting characters in this story. Sierra’s mother heals through her singing in the same way as her father offers people a direction through his poetry. Then there’s the oracle of Fogg Lake who makes pronouncements. There’s the sisters who own the antiquities store in Seattle with their very unique guardians, who may be playing a larger role in a forthcoming book.

Ms. Krentz maintains the suspense all the way to the end, surprising readers with the final truths, and, believe me, it’s about more than the villain of the piece. I really enjoyed how it all came together and am chomping at the bit for the next chapter in this series.

Grade: A

ALL THE COLORS OF NIGHT is a captivating, action packed read with twists and turns that will have you even more pasted to the pages with your heart in your throat.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

The complete review may be found at: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=72684

I received a copy of this title for review from NetGalley. I adored this book, and it was exactly what I needed to read after a long day. Jayne Ann Krentz is a master of mixing suspense with witty banter, and the pacing was non- stop. When the characters were given a chance to occasionally stop and breathe, it never slowed down the action. The plot had enough surprises to keep me guessing, the characters were classic JAK characters in the best way (Sierra was a strong, intelligent woman, and North was the slightly crabby alpha who falls for her like a bemused ton of bricks), and the relationships evolved quickly, but naturally.
While it has been months since I've read the first book in this series, it did not hinder my understanding of the characters or plot. It might be more fun, but I don't think it is required to have read the previous enstallment to get the full story.
In short, this book was a good romp from a reliable author. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and it is definitely going in my re-read pile.