Secrets in the Dark, by Heather Graham, is the second installment in her new and exciting Blackbird Series. In this novel, there is a vicious killer hunting the streets of London for just the right victim. This vile killer refers to himself as “The Ripper King,” striking at night in the most horrific ways possible, completely emulating Jack the Ripper.
In this novel we again meet FBI special agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter who have been dispatched to London to assist in the capture of the self-proclaimed “Ripper King.” These two special agents are part of a very unique unit of the FBI; a unit that deals with the paranormal and sees and communicates with the dead. With the aid of these spirits Della and Mason are able to gain information that otherwise would remain unknown.
As the plot thickens, so to speak, “The Ripper King” develops a brutal obsession with Della. He imagines killing her in the most heinous ways in the style of Jack the Ripper. This killer is truly a diabolical master of disguise with the ability to completely change his appearance and turn the tables around until the hunted becomes the hunter.
The mystery and intensity of this novel remains constant and ever present. There is also a substantial gore level which one would expect when dealing with a killer who is imitating Jack the Ripper. With a good solid plot and likable characters that continue to evolve from the first Blackbird novel and even more into this second installment, I’m looking forward to the third novel in this series.
Thank you to NetGalley, Heather Graham, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this novel. I am leaving an honest and voluntary review. I rate this novel a 4 out 5 stars.

Secrets in the Dark is the second of the Blackbird Trilogy in which a psychopathic killer Dante goes head to head with the FBI paranormal team in London and Europe. Della Hamilton and Mason Carter use the expertise on Dante from their case in the United States to head up the effort to take him down. He is using Jack the Ripper murder techniques and besotted assistants to help him. Who will win? Great read.

We are back with the international Krewe team known as Blackbird in Secrets in the Dark by Heather Graham. This is the second volume in the Blackbird Trilogy. The tale continues as this special group of FBI Agents, Interpol and local police hunt down a modern day Jack the Ripper.

After a woman is brutally slain and the killer announces that Jack is back, FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter, along with their international team, are in London. In their last case, they arrested the mastermind behind the Dracula murders. A man who recruited others to kill. The team believes one of his disciples is responsible for this killing.

Rich in history and Ripper details, Graham lead us through Whitechapel as the team investigated. All of London is on high alert, including the ghost of a woman who walked the streets when the first Ripper reigned.

Unlike the Krewe of Hunters, where we get a new romance between new agents, this continues Della and Mason’s romance. It hinted at others, but the story leans heavily towards the murder-mystery. The romance is very subtle, with moments of heat behind closed doors.

I always appreciate the way this author weaves in history about the location of her stories. From the King to conditions, we learn a lot of tidbits as we search for clues. Even interviews with local theaters and archeologist sites provided rich historic details.

While this case wrapped up, the story is far from over and I look forward to Cursed at Dawn coming August 22, 2023. Fans of murder-mysteries & FBI Crime thrillers with a dash of paranormal will enjoy the Blackbirds trilogy.

Another 5 star read from one of my all time author's, what makes thus book so good how the author interweaves of Jack the Ripper's history though her story and which each turn of the pages ,the suspense grows .

Secrets in the Dark by Heather Graham is a thrilling novel that brings back the great international crime-fighting force. What makes this book truly captivating is the seamless interweaving of Jack the Ripper's history. Additionally, the inclusion of ancillary characters adds depth and intrigue to the story. Brace yourself for the resurgence of the Blackbirds, as they seek to rise once more.

The Blackbird Trilogy is phenomenal! This second one bringing in Jack the RIpper was so spine chilling. I highly enjoyed this thrill ride. Heather Graham delivers the best with Secrets in the Dark. It would make a great easy read or beach read.

A killer is stalking the streets of London and Agents Carter and Hamilton are helping the police to catch the killer.

Great international crime fighting force back again. Like that so much Jack the Ripper history was interwoven. Ancillary characters added to the story. Looking for the Blackbirds to rise again.

Secrets in the Dark
Heather Graham
Book Two in the Series
Pub Date: July 25, 2023
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in e exchange for my honest opinion.
There is a killer stalking the streets of London and investigators Mason & Della are set to stop them before more Jack the Ripper type killings occur.
4 stars

Women have been murdered in London, their deaths mimicking Jack The Rippers killings. FBI agents Carter and Hamilton are assisting the London police. They are determined to stop the killings. There is suspense and a mystery in the book. There are references to the history of Jack the Ripper. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.