Rounded up, but still.
What's interesting here is that I'm so ridiculously enamored with the little sub-mystery that I kind of breezed over the big grim one. I mean, the little one was basically rich people Mayberry, so perhaps that explains the charm.

Annalise Vega is pregnant and her PI business is suffering. When she visits her brother in prison, he introduces her to an inmate who insists he is innocent and convinces Vega to look into it. She’s faced with yet another family conflict when it turns out her husband was the detective on her new clients case. The moral conflicts as well as the mystery and suspense make these books a compelling read.

This is the fifth book in the Annalisa Vega series and though I would certainly recommend reading the previous, I think you could read this as a standalone. Annalisa, who was responsible for her brother being in jail, has received a request from him to visit, he has something he wants to talk to her about. Annalisa agrees, and he introduces her to a fellow inmate that claims he's innocent and has proof, Joe Green provides his proof and asks her to investigate, though she's no longer with the police, she does run a private investigation firm and could really use the money. Around the same time, she's also asked to investigate the disappearance of a ring that an elderly lady is convinced has been taken by one of her fellow card players, she wants it found and returned quietly. Annalisa quickly finds that the investigation into the murder Joe was convicted of has a number of errors during the investigation which was done by her husband Nick, who still works on the force. The errors are enough to get Joe released from prison and Nick is tasked with re investigating. I really like this series Annalisa is someone who doesn't care what others think, her only concern is finding the truth no matter the consequences. Overall a very good, twisty story, and I would recommend. Thanks to #Netgalley and #Minotaur Books for the ARC.

Thanks NetGalley & Minotaur Books for this ARC!

I'll admit I've never read any of the books in the series and now I have to go back start from the beginning! This is my first read from this author. I was hooked and on the edge the whole time.

3.5 Stars rounded up to four.

In Joanna Schaffhausen’s Gone in the Night, Detective Annalisa Vega gets hired by the wealthy widow of a deceased man to track down the woman’s engagement ring. At the same time, her brother Alex, who is in prison, calls Annalisa and asks her to visit him. A man in prison wants to hire Annalisa to prove his innocence. There are MANY twists, turns, and red herrings in that part of the book! However, the results became rather unbelievable once it came to the lost engagement ring.

Thank you, #MinotaurBooks, for providing this book for review and consideration via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Gone in the Night has an expected publication date of August 12, 2025.

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3.5 stars. I LOVE this series. I got the fourth book as an ARC last year and devoured the entire series in a couple weeks. My expectations were so high and I feel a little let down. I predicted the major twist early on in the book and I feel like it was pretty obvious. With that said, I still enjoyed the book and will absolutely pick up anything else Joanna Schaffhausen writes!

This was the best Annalisa Vega book yet. I literally almost died at the end of chapter one when I gasped and then choked. The characters are well-written and the writing very descriptive. The twists and turns kept the story engaging to the end.

First off while this is a series, you dont need to read the other books, but you will really want to after this. Joanna Schaffhausen has written several books, this is my first. It was very engrossing from the start. Very easy to read, good sturdy family as well as characters. I read it in a day. There is a lot of relatable parts, like being pregnant and not really having steady employment. The main character Annalisa is awesome, even though her brother is in jail because of her. So the story involves her visit with her brother which catapults an new investigation.
Thanks NetGalley & Minotaur Books for the ARC in Exchange for an honest review

Annalisa is in a tough spot… Again. Her brother who is in prison, reaches out, asking her to visit. She carries a lot of guilt about his incarceration, but does go to see him. He actually wants her to help another prisoner, Joe Green. Joe states that he was wrongly convicted and the cop who was responsible… Her husband, Nick. Annalisa has been put into another very bad position. Does she still believe the truth is more important than protecting someone she loves? The answer: she does.
Lots of twists and turns before we discover if Joe is innocent or guilty. There was one thing that happened that shocked me. I bet once you read this book, you will know exactly what particular interaction I mean.
What can I say? This is one of my favorite series, and I really enjoyed trying to figure out whodunnit before Annalisa did. 4.5 stars.

I was so excited when I saw this book on Netgalley, Schaffhausen is one of my favorite authors and I really enjoy this series. From the beginning of the book, it drew me in, and I had to finish it in one reading. There is plenty of action and thrills to keep you on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend reading this series and other books by Schaffhausen, she doesn't disappoint. Detective Annalisa Vega is a character that grows on you because of her beliefs in justice and her toughness. Annalisa has been asked to visit her brother, Alex, in prison. He wanted to talk to her. When she visits him, he asks her to investigate another inmate's case, because of a note that he received that said he was innocent. When Annalisa talks to Joe Green and asks about his case, she finds out that her husband, Nick, was the original investigator on the case. When she talks to Nick and starts to investigate this case, Nick isn’t too happy but does share his file with her. As she begins to investigate not everything is lining up for Annalisa. She starts to uncover lies, additional information, twists, and much more. Follow Annalisa as she tries to solve this case without getting herself and her baby killed. Thank you Netgalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in Exchange for an honest review

Gone in the Night had me hooked right from the first page. Joanna Schaffhausen delivers another twisty, emotionally charged thriller featuring Detective Annalisa Vega, a character I really enjoy for her toughness and complexity. This time, she’s pulled into a case that hits close to home.

When her estranged brother—who she helped send to prison—suddenly reaches out from behind bars, everything gets intense. He wants her to check out the case of his fellow inmate, Joe Green, who insists he didn’t commit murder. Annalisa starts off skeptical, but her concern grows when she finds out that the key eyewitness lied, and her own husband, Nick, was the arresting officer.

What unfolds is an intricate investigation packed with red herrings, shocking truths, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Schaffhausen weaves together Annalisa’s rocky family life, her troubled marriage, and a mystery that goes way back. Joe Green is a compelling character—both sympathetic and suspicious—and figuring out whether he’s innocent drives the story relentlessly forward.

The tension ramps up further with the creepy side story of men mysteriously drowning in Lake Michigan, all tied together with perfect pacing and sharp writing. As Annalisa faces hard truths about those close to her, she has to choose between loyalty, love, and justice.

Gone in the Night has everything I love in a crime novel—fast-paced, emotionally deep, and full of smart twists. Schaffhausen hit another home run. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves crime fiction with heart and a strong, flawed heroine who doesn't back down.

Great book! Was so invested in every second of the story. Thank you for letting me read in advance. Cannot wait to read other things from this author.

Another great mystery from this author although with the baby’s arrival I’m wondering if this is the last in the series. Abuse, deception, police errors, and a kidnapping from years ago gives this book a complex feel. I’m not sure what the side story of a missing ring had to do with the story other than to suggest what friends/family will do to protect you.

Annalisa is restless. The P.I. business is slow, as potential clients become less interested when they discover she is pregnant. The round belly and new life growing in her don’t convey the tough image the clients want. [Which in some respects is foolish, as mothers are some of the toughest people around.]

However, the restlessness will not last, as her incarcerated brother wants to talk to her. When she meets with him in the prison, he introduces her to another prisoner, Joe Green. Joe is in prison for killing his wife’s lawyer. He insists he is innocent, and he has received a letter from an unknown person which states he is innocent and that the eyewitness whose testimony helped put him away had lied. Annalisa agrees to look into the matter, which quickly causes problems because Nick, her husband, was the detective who helped put Joe away. If Joe was innocent, then Nick screwed badly.

The investigation will lead to Annalisa and Nick taking a closer look at a women’s shelter and its staff and also discovering that there is a previously unknown serial killer operating in Chicago. Certain members of the staff know more than they are telling and are willing to lie to protect themselves and others. However, there are even bigger secrets waiting to be revealed. The story will keep you guessing, and even if you figure out some of the secrets, you’ll likely be surprised by the biggest secret of all.

There is also a secondary story involving a missing engagement ring, a small group of possible thieves (who are dear friends of the woman whose ring is missing) and a backstory to the ring which is a beautiful depiction of love and the power of friendship.

Love this series and this newest addition to the series DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
Must read!

Thank you #netgalley and #stp #minotaur books for the eARC.

I just adore this series and this book may be my favorite so far. I loved the two separate cases that went on at the same time. Also the family dynamic was present and as important as the cases.

I sincerely hope this series goes on for a long, long time.

I am a big fan of the Analiese Vega series so I was very excited to get an adjacent copy of this one. It’s a good read, maybe a little slow in spots, but the two core mysteries are good. The main one is very convoluted with a lot of red herrings and the secondary is a bit more caper like but also a good one.

Gone in the Night: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel has all the mysterious vibes! It is the fifth book in the Detective Annalisa Vega series. I have not personally read the other books in this series yet. Reading this one definitely has me intrigued in reading her other books! It is about the brother of Annalisa asking to come visit him in prison because he has an interesting case for her. She is desperately looking for a case, so her going there was the perfect opportunity. Her brother tells her about a guy in prison named Joe who thinks is innocent. So, Annalisa goes into Joe’s past and discovers a lot of secrets. So, is this guy innocent or not? As the story continues to unravel, we find out if her brother’s thinking was right or wrong.

This fictional book flowed well, had a clear thesis and was full of mystery! It was well written and full of character development! Be sure to read the content warnings before reading this book. I really enjoyed this book! I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars rating!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Joanna Schaffhausen and
St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review!

This book is expected to be published on August 12, 2025!

Another 5 star installment in the Annalisa Vega series! This could be read as a standalone but you would be missing out on one of the best series out there. Annalisa is contact by her estranged brother Alex. One of his fellow prisoners has been convicted of a crime he didn’t do. If anyone is going to find out the true story it’s Annalisa! The ending of this book makes me think it’s the end of the series. I look forward to what’s next whether it’s another installment or a brand new series from Joanna Schauffhausen, she can do no wrong! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Detective Annalisa Vega is back... and very pregnant. With her PI business slowing down as few people want a visibly pregnant investigator showing up on the job—she’s surprised to get a call from her brother Alex… from prison.

Alex is doing time, but he has a favor to ask: investigate a cold case that he believes put the wrong man behind bars. Annalisa agrees—reluctantly—only to discover that her own husband, Nick, was the arresting officer all those years ago. As she begins to poke around, the "eyewitness" seems shaky, the evidence starts to unravel, and Vega finds herself caught in a game of truth vs. loyalty.

Can she clear an innocent man’s name without destroying her relationship with Nick?
Another twisty, tension-filled thriller from Joanna Schaffhausen that explores justice, family, and the gray areas in between.

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