Satisfying final novel of this trilogy. Action moved along nicely. There were some twists and surprises along the way.. Story wrapped up but there are hints of connections in future books.

The final book in the Lost Night Files trilogy stars Amelia Rivers and Gideon Sweetwater.

Since her lost night, Amelia has had her psychic gift of aura reading enhanced. She has also developed a phobia about the dark of night and attracted a stalker. She goes to private investigator Gideon Sweetwater for help finding and discouraging her stalker.

Gideon is still recovering from a previous case when he rescued a young man from a cult. He has a stalker of his own. Fascinated with Amelia, he decides to take her case despite his doubts about her aura reading ability. Gideon has psychic powers of his own which are causing problems in his life.

They travel to the deserted desert hotel where the events of Amelia's lost night occurred and make some discoveries and learn more about each other.

This episode brings many of the events of the trilogy to a satisfying conclusion while still leaving the door open for further books. I enjoyed the romance between Gideon and Amelia. The growing relationship between Gideon and Amelia entertaining to watch. I also enjoyed the paranormal aspects of this story.

Fans of the earlier books in this trilogy will also enjoy this concluding story.

We finally find out what happened during the Lost Night in this thrilling adventure that wraps up the Lost Night mystery. Amelia is smart, sassy and empathetic. Gideon is grumpy and gifted. Between the two of them they manage to air the mystery that has plagued Amelia and her friends. I really enjoyed this exciting episode.

This book is full of suspense and twists that kept me guessing what would happen next. The book is part of a series but could easily be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This was a fantastic conclusion to the Lost Night Files Trilogy and I loved it. Amelia and Gideon had amazing chemistry and they figure out who was behind the organization that drugged them on their lost night and why they picked them. They of course have a compatible powers and instead of scaring her Gideon’s power helps her remember what happened that lost night. I love that there is still the parent organization who is behind all the experimentation that is still at large and ready for the next trilogy to deal with them. The love story is always my favorite part and I really enjoyed the exploration of their powers and how it colors how they see the world. I can’t wait for the next series to start

Thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

SHATTERING DAWN is book 3 in the ‘Lost Night’ trilogy by prolific author Jayne Ann Krentz. Krentz (and her pseudonyms) is a very interesting and consistent author. The mystery is finally tied up by the psychic women, but ends in a way that leaves circumstances open for the series to continue. I personally found this to be the best of the three books. Enjoyable PNR as always, and I like how a Sweetwater character was tied into the storyline. Krentz is still at the top of her paranormal game.

Sometimes I read a book like this and I wonder if real psychics exist and how much of what I read could be grounded in reality and how much is simply an entertaining read. Normally, I am a very rational person but it is neat to speculate about the possibility that some have another sense. With that said, it does not take a psychic to know that this book is very well written as I would expect for this author. She is one of the main voices in my opinion for unique paranormal suspense stories with a psychic twist.
Amelia, the final of the 3 ladies, from the Lost Night podcast will finally face the man responsible for the lost night. Along the way, she meets another psychic, her other half who makes her stronger. Together they become the best versions of themselves as they navigate the fog to find answers. Gideon Sweetwater is interesting in his own right and there is something about the Sweetwater name that is been tickling the back of my mind making me wonder if he ties to another book. There is a lot of really like about him - he is strong despite being not fully healed, he is smart and a good investigator and while he often disagrees with Amelia throwing herself into danger, he stands at her side when she does. Over the course of the story, Amelia finds herself as she works to help Gideon with his talent. She is totally unafraid to speak her mind regardless of how touchy the subject is.
As for the mystery, this is the final piece in the lost nights story and is another good book. I'm actually a tad surprised that she stood on her own for much of the book without the other 2 ladies with her. It was truly her story and with Gideon's help was able to pull enough of her story together to be the one to solve their lost night.
Whether you believe in psychics or wonder what else might be out there or you just want to be entertained, I recommend this page-turner. I am anxious to see what Jayne brings us next.
Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This is the third book in the Lost Night Files. In this one we have the story of Amelia Rivers and Gideon Sweetwater. As with the other two books, we continue on our quest to determine what happened to the ladies on their "lost night". This book gives us some answers and leads us to the decision to continue the Lost Night Files podcast.
I enjoyed this one. I think I might have liked it the best of the three books in this series personally. To read for yourself what happened on the "lost night" and why pick this book up in January 2025.

This installment of the Lost Night Files brings together two wary people. Amelia has hired a reluctant PI to catch her stalker. He thinks she's a little nuts, but soon comes to realize the real danger -- to both of them. Together they return to the site of her lost night in an attempt to stop the people experimenting with dangerous drugs.

Highly recommended for all fans of the paranormal. #ShatteringDawn #NetGalley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

The latest installment in the Lost Night Files finds Amelia hiring a private investigator because she fears being kidnapped again. A thrilling read from start to finish.

I didn’t read the 1st two books in this series but that was okay. I was able to jump in and enjoy the story. I loved Amelia and Gideon as they navigate their problems, discover their talents, work on a cold case all while falling in love.

I plan to get the 1st two books in the series and see what other shenanigans the Sweetwater family is up to in those books.

Thank you NetGalley for chance to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

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Amelia Rivers hires private investigator Gideon Sweetwater because she's being stalked. And she's afraid that it's linked to the night that she was drugged and woke up in a burning hotel. The catch, she wasn't the only woman to wake up that night, and they are all searching for clues.

Why I started this book: I requested this ARC because Krentz is a very consistent author. If you like one of her books, you will like the next... and the next. She's also a prolific author.

Why I finished it: This book satisfactorily closes the Lost Night Files trilogy while leaving open the possible of more. Amelia and Gideon make an effective couple that Krentz loves to write, a nervy but determined heroine bravely confronted her problems after hiring a suspicious hero longing for a home. Solid romance and enjoyable book.

I don't think you can go wrong with any book written by Jayne Ann Krentz. Her books are fast paced, exciting, and fun reads. Over the years of writing you can see how her female and male characters have changed with the times and are more realistic and human. For me, it makes the story more enjoyable and gives the dialogue between the characters more life.
This is the third in the series but it is also a stand alone book. I didn't remember the first two books but now I am going to have to get them so I can get the whole story!
Enjoy!

📖📖 Book Review 📖📖 I somehow missed the first two books in The Lost Files Trilogy but luckily they were available at the library for me to swoop in and devour so I could jump right into Shattering Dawn. I have to say that this series started strong but just kept getting better and better! A heavy dose of paranormal mixed with the mystery of a stalker brings podcaster Amelia together with private investigator Gideon Sweewater and the intensity of this book builds beautifully to create a supernaturally suspenseful, gripping story! The balance between thriller and romance is perfect. Through the adrenaline is a deep connection that radiates an authenticity with a hint of pink and red aura that is just oozing with chemistry. Shattering Dawn is an absolutely unputdownable addition to this trilogy!

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Another great Jayne Ann Krentz book. This was the third book in the series and I hope it wasn’t the last. Lots of suspense and a little romance.

A thrilling romantic suspense with witty banter and loveable characters! I really enjoyed reading this one and am excited for her next release.

Lost Night Files #3 – This book focuses on the third member of the Lost Night Files Podcast, Amelia who hires a private detective because she believes that she has a stalker. When she hires Gideon Sweetwater, she believes that he can help her because his name is on the list of people that were tested for psychic abilities. When she tries to explain to Gideon about her pictures and auras that she can see, he acts like he doesn’t have a clue what she is talking about. But he decides to take her case because it sounds interesting. Gideon chases off her stalker and has Amelia start a list of possible suspects that would send someone after her. From that list they both decide that the best place to start is the hotel that Amelia was lured to and woke up to an earthquake and a fire destroying the hotel. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend the series. I could have used a little more romance between Gideon and Amelia, but you could feel their connection to each other. Krentz ties up the loose ends of the Lost Night for all the girls successfully. This book won’t disappoint and might even lead you to read the Fogg Lake Trilogy. Thank you, Netgalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Jayne Ann Krentz is a master of romantic suspense. In this one the way the characters relate and communicate is hilarious. The dynamics of their relationship increases the intensity of the suspense. She usually incorporates some paranormal element and this one is no different. It’s fascinating and intriguing what she comes up with dealing with the psychic phenomena. Great read.

I read this book really quickly and really want there to be more soon. Entertaining and it will be an easy hand sell.

Each of the titles in this The Lost Night Files has seemed more robust in its design and delivery than some of the more recent Krentz books. This third and final in the series, Shattering Dawn, brings that stronger authorship to the concluding story, along with the resolution of the plotline and of the good guys and the villains that have played a part.

This third title could be read as a stand-alone, but the reading would be fuller with the context of the first two in the series. And while you are reading Krentz / Castle, you'll enjoy the occasional tie-in across the Lost Night Files and the Harmony books.

For Krentz fans, this latest is currently scheduled to be released January 7, 2025. You'll want to include this in your TBR title list. Thanks to #NetGalley and #Berkley Publishing for the chance to keep up with this thankfully productive, dependable author.