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!