This was my first Mark Billingham (and first Tom Thorne) novel. I typically don’t jump into a series mid stream, but had no problems following here. Very enjoyable, page turning mystery/theiller. Well put together and satisfying. Will definitely be picking up more of this series.

What the Night Brings is the 19th book in the DI Tom Thorne series and it's another good one. When 3 police officers are murdered, it's obvious that someone has a grudge against cops. As Thorne and his team investigate they learn that some of these killings are payback to corrupt officers. Unfortunately the killer is just getting started and further deaths prove that he is getting information from someone inside the department. The final revelation of just how deep the corruption goes is shocking and the ending of the book left me anxious for the next one. #NetGalley #WhattheNightBrings

This time their hunt for a killer is personal

DI Tom Thorne of the Metropolitan Police has just wrapped up an arrest and heads out to the street, passing the four uniformed police officers borrowed from a local precinct who had been stationed there to keep civilians away. The group is munching on doughnuts, left for them with a note thanking them for "everything you do". Given the ongoing scandals that have plagued the Met of late, with far too large a number of the force having been convicted of murder, rape, and more, they're pleased that at least some people appreciate the work that good cops are doing. Thorne is just annoyed that they hadn't saved a bit of one for him. The following day three of those four officers are dead and the fourth is clinging to life, all apparent victims of ingesting poison...most likely from the doughnuts. This won't be the last attack aimed at police officers and the investigation to find out who is targeting them has Thorne and his team (and members of the force at large) angry, more than a little afraid, and out for vengeance. Can Thorne find out who is meting out retribution within the ranks before more end up dead, even as he suspects they are being betrayed from within?
What the Night Brings is the nineteenth novel featuring Tom Thorne, a gritty and compelling crime story that features the very real public distrust that has grown against the police force in recent years. Thorne and the supporting characters are fully developed, complex individuals, with Thorne the jaded investigator guided by his own instincts (and often a nightmare to supervise), his by-the-book partner Nicola Tanner, and even the darkly humorous pathologist Phil Hendricks and the relationships between them (and others) making the story all the more compelling a read. Readers will find themselves quickly sucked into the fast=paced plot, turning pages as quickly as possible as author Mark Billingham throws twist after twist at them. In the post George Floyd/Defund the Police world, the backdrop of corruption within the ranks of those who should uphold the law but don't feels all too real, as does the frustration felt by the many members of law enforcement who discharge their duties faithfully and put their lives on the line every day. This can certainly be read as a standalone, although those who have read others in the series will have a deeper understanding of the characters' interrelationships and backstories. Fans of the series should not miss this installment (and should gird themselves for a corker of an ending), and readers of Ian Rankin, Mick Herron and Val McDermid should have this on their TBR list as well. Many thanks to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic/Atlantic Monthly Press for allowing me access to this gripping crime novel in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed reading this one because each chapter ends with you wanting more. This one is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to @netgalley the author & publisher for the ARC.

It's been a few years since I've read a Mark Billingham book and I can gladly say that I got the chance to read his latest and maybe last DI Tom Thorne novel. It certainly did not disappoint! It was tense, it was thrilling & in true Billingham style, it had a touch of humour!
It is definitely one to read!

An atmospheric, edge-of-your-seat thriller that stays with you long after dark 🌒. Mark Billingham delivers another masterclass in suspense with What the Night Brings. The tension builds beautifully, with a chilling plot, flawed but fascinating characters, and Billingham’s trademark sharp writing. Every twist had me hooked, and the haunting undertones gave the story extra depth. If you love gripping crime fiction with psychological insight and impeccable pacing, this is a must-read. Prepare for a sleepless night—once you start, you won’t stop.

Early one morning, four uniformed officers have just completed a raid. They find that someone has left them donuts and a card thanking them their service. A few hours later, three of the four officers are dead, and the fourth is left fighting for her life. Tom Thorne was a lead DI on the raid and sure could have used one of the donuts and now he and his associates, Nicola Tanner, Dave Holland, and Phil Hendricks must find out who was responsible. But the Metropolitan Police have recently been wracked with multiple scandals - corrupt officers, including rapists and domestic abusers. As more officers are killed, Thorne becomes convinced that there is someone inside the department involved - but who is it, why are these particular officers being targeted, and who can he trust within the department? The book is fast-paced, full of interesting characters both good and bad, with plenty of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages - you think the actual “villain” is exposed relatively early in the book (just past the halfway point) but there is so much more to come.

I was originally introduced to Mark Billingham after a visit to my favorite bookstore in Canada - Munro’s. After reading Sleepyhead, the 1st in the Tom Thorne series, I lost track of the series only to be reacquainted through ARC’s from the publisher, and have now read 7 of the 19 books in the series, and overall, it is very good - with this book being one of the best. Tom Thorne is a great central character and his surrounding cast just adds to these enjoyable reads. Billingham certainly left us hanging with the pulse pounding ending that signals more books in the future of this series. My thanks to Atlantic Monthly and NetGalley and Edelweiss for the ARC of this novel. Billingham certainly left us hanging with the pulse pounding ending that signals more books in the future of this series.

Ooof! Mark Billingham has done it again. Tom Thorne is back to investigate a targeted murder of four police officers. However this is just the start, the tangled web of twists is only just beginning.

This is the 19th book in the Tom Thorne series, however don’t be put off if you haven’t read the others, this can certainly be read as a standalone. As a police procedural, it follows the investigation process whilst taking into account recent events that have contributed to the publics perception of the police.

Mark Billingham books are fast paced, and this book kept me wanting more. I didn’t see what was coming with this one, and seeing as it’s *possibly* the end of the series, am not quite ready to say goodbye to Thorne!

An easy 5 ⭐️

As always, with Mark Billingham, you're getting a tightly plotted, well written, immensely readable book. Now a confession- I've not read a Tom Thorne novel since Sleepyhead, which gave me the creeps because I couldn't get my head round locked-in syndrome.

What the Night Brings is not at all creepy. It is, however, just as shocking.

We begin the book with the deaths of three officers and another in a coma. It's a shocking start for Tom who narrowly escapes the same end. This incident begins a shocking series of events that involves Tom's colleagues leaving him floundering as to who to trust.

What the Night Brings is a timely novel that details horrific Police corruption that shocks all the good officers to the core. Just as The Met tries desperately, in real life, to restore public faith, so Thorne's force scramble to discover the law breakers in their ranks before more damage can be done to both officers and the public.

It sounds strange to say that I enjoyed this book but the Police have taken a (well deserved) battering in the past few years but there are always those willing to put their careers and lives on the line to root out the evil.

Mark Billingham has done an excellent job treading a very fine line between sickness and remedy whilst covering some very emotive issues - rape, murder and corruption.

Highly recommended.

Thankyou to Netgalley and Grove Atlantic for the advance review copy.

This is the 19th book in the Tom Thorne series, but the first one that I read. The writing is humorous and I liked the mystery. This has motivated me to read other books in the series

I have always been a fan of the Tom Thorne, and once again was not disappointed. Someone is killing members of the police, and Tom and his team are hunting for the killer. This was a tense, unbelievable and thrilling read.

My thanks to Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘What The Night Brings’ written by Mark Billingham in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

While a criminal is being arrested for murder, four police officers standing nearby die after eating doughnuts. DI Tom Thorne and Nicola Tanner are called in to investigate but as the number of deaths increases it becomes apparent that there’s a connection between the victims and that someone close to the police investigation is involved. It’s now up to them to identify the person responsible before more police officers are targeted.

I know I most likely say it every time I read a thriller by this author but ‘What The Night Brings’ is the most fantastic and definitely the most nail-biting ‘Thorne’ thriller to have been written. DI Tom Thorne and his partner DI Nicola Tanner chase up every lead, with the assistance of DI Dave Holland and their friendly pathologist Phil Hendricks, the tension becomes palpable until they eventually realise who’s been masterminding the criminal activities from the start. Thank you, Mark Billingham, for writing this exceptional thriller that’s gripped me from the first page to the last and has given me cause me to use up my supply of tissues. I know all good cops have to retire at some time but I can’t imagine life without Tom Thorne in it so I’m hoping there’ll be a book twenty in the future.

Police procedurals are one of my faves so I was hoping I would love this, and I wasn’t disappointed! It’s the final book in a series, and although it read really well as a standalone I think you would benefit from reading the whole series to fully understand the characters and little sub plots, so OBVIOUSLY I’m going to work backwards and add all the others to my tbr.

I really enjoyed the writing style and the gritty plot peppered with humour made for a really easy read!

Wow. I love the Tom Thorne books (and the new Declan Miller series) and this was no exception. I like to think I can see where the story is going and I had a good idea who was involved - totally wrong on all counts. I think this is one of the best I’ve read.

Thank you NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for the eARC.
It was so good to be back in the world of Tom Thorne, what a great read ... as usual!
The killings of several members of the police has stunned Tom's team and the hunt for the perpetrator is on. But how is the killer able to get to his victims? He obviously has someone giving him information; is that someone in the police force?
It's a tense, thrilling read with an unbelievable ending ... I.loved it!

What The Night Brings brings back Billingham's popular detective DI Tom Thorne after a three year absence.

The book opens with a routine arrest for Thorne. As he leaves the crime scene he notices four officers eating doughnuts, that were apparently anonymously left by an appreciative member of the public.
The next day, three of those officers are dead, the fourth is fighting for her life and Thorne finds himself thrust into the sensitive investigation. The murders are only the first in a series of attacks on the police and as Thorne and Nicola Tanner investigate they find that the killings may be payback for a terrible betrayal. While on the side, detective Dave Holland is persistently investigating another death that no one seems to care about.

What The Night Brings is a powerful novel that deals with controversial current issues in Britain around police criminal activity and violence against women. The plotting is assured as ever by Billingham, and story builds to a compelling and emotionally charged conclusion. Despite encompassing a number of different sub-plots and strands, the book mainly moves at a good pace and the darkness of the story is occasionally lightened by good flashes of humour. The characters are well fleshed out, and very inclusive in their diversity, and it is always good to again make the acquaintance of the regular members of the Thorne cast, especially the pathologist Phil Hendricks.

In all, What The Night Brings is another stellar piece of crime fiction by Billingham and a very entertaining read.

this was a strong mystery novel and had that element that I was looking for in the Tom Thorne world. The overall feel worked and had that mystery element that I was wanting and enjoyed from this type of book. I can't wait for more from Mark Billingham as each book has been really well done.

I think this is the end of the Thorne series (at least, that's what the author is saying) and it's a good send-off. While I'm sorry not to continue with him, I'm hoping we don't get what's going on with Rebus, where Ian Rankin keeps inserting him into investigations by increasingly implausible means.

As for the mystery, I loved the fact that I guessed a few times who was behind the murders (both Alex's identity and the insider) and was seriously wrong both times. That there were moments with multiple solutions and I got them all wrong was great. I also liked the way previous cases, previous relationships and Thorne's up and down career were organically brought into the story. Obviously, you don't have to have read the previous 18 books before reading this one but some knowledge of the people and relationships is helpful.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Sphere for my copy of What the Night Brings by Mark Billingham.
Three police officers are dead and the fourth critical. This is the first incident, but they don’t have time to find the culprit before the next killing.
With the body count rising Tom Thorne and his team need to find the answers.
In his most explosive story yet be prepared for anything.
Tom Thorne’s world is about to be rocked.

The London Metropolitan Police Department is dealing with a rash of cop rapists and the cops who policed the cops were on alert (but of course they always got by with bad behavior anyway.) Then four police are poisoned when they feasted on a box of arsenic-laced donuts donated by an anonymous admirerer-and Thorne almost ate one himself. As he and his partner, Nicole Tanner attempted to find the cop killer, they narrowed it down to someone who had a real grudge against police, law, and society as a whole. Turns out Lovemybro, a cop hater on the Dark Web, believed that his brother Peter was framed for a horrible rape-even though the prosecution had indisputable DNA evidence. Peter's wife supplied his alibi-she swore he was home watching the telly with him that night, but that only bought her six months in jail for lying. While Thorne couldn't prove that Peter's brother was the culprit, he knew they'd better catch him quickly before he struck again. But that wasn't going to be easy. Lovemybro kept slipping through Thorne's fingers, and Thorne came to the conclusion that their perp was getting fed inside information on their investigation...but who was the well-positioned cop doing it?
What the Night Brings is Billingham's 19th police procedural in the Tom Thorne series. I've read many, and they are exciting, disturbing and shocking, but this one wins the prize. As a long-time fan, I commiserate with the many others who follow Thorne's adventures....this one will grab you and won't let go. Can't reveal more-read it if you dare.