Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an ARC of The Dark Edge of Night. My opinions are unsolicited and my own.

This novel follows Die Around Sundown, but may be read as a stand alone book.

In this installment of Inspector Henri Lefort's adventures in occupied Paris 1940, he is again tasked by the Germans with locating a missing doctor. Dr. Viktor Brandt is critical to medical "research" being conducted in a nearby town. But, before Leforte can begin the missing person search, he is called to the scene of a murder, which in his eyes takes precedence over a missing German. Lefort must determine if the murder victim is linked to the missing scientist, and exactly what research was the good doctor conducting? If he didn't have enough on his plate, Lefort's private life is moving in a direction that he never expected. Through a labyrinthine plot, Lefort solves the case and uncovers a Nazi scheme so abhorrent he must risk everything to stop it.

Mark Pryor is a master storyteller whose novels are so deliciously twisty that one will find difficulty putting one down before it's finished.

The Dark Edge of Night: A Henri Lefort Mystery
by Mark Pryor is a fantastic historical police procedural that is the second book in this promising series. I loved it.

This book, and series, has it all: mystery, suspense, action, twists, turns, history, well-developed characters, wit, wisdom, and kept me engaged throughout.

It continues where the first book, Die Around Sundown, left off and while you don’t have to read the first book to enjoy this one, I do recommend doing so, as it will greatly enhance your understanding and experience with this one.

Paris, December 1940…finds Henri Lefort, French police detective forced to solve a missing persons case by a high-ranking Nazi official…find the missing Dr…or else…

As Henri investigates, more questions, complications, and angles arise, and he needs all the help he can get from Nicola, Mimi, and new acquaintances to solve this high-stakes case…as well as the additional curveballs thrown his way.

Excellent pacing, details, surprises, and plot. I truly love this series, and cannot wait for the next book.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Minotaur Books/ St. Martin’s Press for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 8/15/23.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read Mark Pryor's The Dark Edge of Night. Another excellent entry in Mr. Pryor's new WWII series. Interesting, quirky characters and impeccable research. More, please!