Hanging Softly in the Night
A Detective Nick Larson Novel
by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
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Pub Date Aug 11 2020 | Archive Date Aug 03 2022
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Description
A SERIAL KILLER…STAGING MURDER AS SUICIDE.
A DETECTIVE ON A DESPERATE HUNT... BEFORE MORE VICTIMS ARE FOUND.
New York Police Department’s Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan is under siege by the flu, and Detective Nick Larson and his partner, Detective Victor Sacco, are up to their armpits with work overload.
The captain’s cigar is seriously chewed, and everyone is working around the clock. To complicate matters, on a personal level, things aren’t going smoothly, either. Laura Howard, the woman Nick loves, is also having issues with a psycho twin sister who is doing everything to ruin Laura's business and her life.
Then Nick's captain assigns a new case, a suicide. From the moment Nick steps on scene, however, something doesn't feel quite right, especially when, upon investigating the case further, the supposed suicide looks more and more like an actual homicide. Immediately, Nick's instincts kick into gear, but rev into overdrive when similar, questionable suicides pop up around the area. And with the way things have been going lately, it would just be Nick’s luck to have a serial killer on the loose.
Set in New York City, Hanging Softly in the Night is a story of murder, mental illness, determination, perseverance, and, ultimately, justice.
Recipient of the following awards:
◆ 2021 Bronze Medal Global Book Awards
◆ 2021 Honorable Mention Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
◆ 2021 Top Pick Medal Author Shout Reader Ready Awards
Advance Praise
"With engaging characters, a transfixing plot, and a suspense-filled storyline, the book promises to entertain everyone who enjoys murder mysteries that are intense and exciting from beginning to end!" -Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780986209598 |
| PRICE | $4.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Ron B, Reviewer
What a great crime thriller… well written and an engaging story. In Manhattan, New York Detective Nick Larson is at wits end investigating suspect suicides with his partner Detective Victor Sacco and team. There is also a back story about Nick's lover Laura Howard being harassed by her twin sister who is serving time in prison. There are dead ends and twists as more 'suicides' occur and the story escalates to a rewarding finale. The novel blends friendship, comradeship, mental illness, and romance brilliantly. A real page turner that is worthy of five (5) stars.
Sharon G, Reviewer
An intriguing mystery for Detective Nick Larson and his partner Detective Victor Sacco. I enjoyed the interaction between these two hardened, yet dedicated detectives as they search for a killer who has left their victim hanging, softly. There are no signs of violence, but Nick and Vic don’t believe this is a suicide, they believe she was murdered. Was it her husband who felt that she was stifling him and he needed space? When several other “suicides” occur, is this the work of a serial killer? Meanwhile, Nick is still dealing with the suicide of his ex-wife and his attraction to Laura Howard. He is trying to give Laura time to heal from the murder of her husband who was killed by her twin sister, a sister that she hadn’t known existed. Her twin, a psychotic who is still trying to completely destroy Laura’s life. Is there a chance for Nick and Laura or will her sister always be the dark shadow between them? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
Kerry O, Reviewer
This book took too long to set up the plot of NYPD’s Detective Nick Larson’s hunt for a serial killer who is staging his murder scenes as suicides. The pace picked up considerably in the second half of the book making this an exciting crime thriller. I received an ARC from NetGalley, and the opinions expressed are my own.
Debbie B, Reviewer
Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder,mystery, serial killer, and great police work, and a great who done it! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!
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