PRAISE FOR "MIDNIGHT BURNING" (2025), FIRST OF THE SERIES

"Aside from Einstein, the genius in this book is Paul Levine, who uses real people and true events to weave an intricate thriller tapestry...to enhance a tale that has more plot turns than a spiral staircase." —Bookreporter

"Inspired by historical events and the real-life friendship between Chaplin and Einstein, award-winning mystery writer Levine, author of the Jake Lassiter series, has carefully crafted an intriguing and in many ways timely historical thriller that immerses readers in the world of 1930s Los Angeles." —Booklist

"Midnight Burning fuses authentic history with exhilarating storytelling. Its seamless mix of fact and fiction feels both inventive and uncannily real. A bold, original thriller." —Best Thrillers (Best Historical Novel of 2025)

"Levine does an excellent job capturing the atmosphere of Golden Age Hollywood as well as the spirils of two of the most important figures of the era." —Library Journal

"Readers will readily see parallels with white nationalism today, making this a timely and ire-provoking read. This series promises to mix fun capers with serious societal commentary and is one to watch out for." —First Clue Reviews (Book of the Week)

"Paul Levine brings the snappy humor of his terrific Jake Lassiter series to the ingenious pairing of real-life friends Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein on a roller coaster ride to save America from a fascist threat within its borders." —Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs series

"Midnight Burning reminds readers that even in calm times, darkness can lurk beneath the surface. Einstein and Chaplin put everything on the line—not just for survival, but for the American ideals of justice and freedom. Takeaway: Gripping, cinematic ride through one of Hollywood's most turbulent chapters." —BookLife (Editor's Pick)

"A captivating narrative filled with richly developed characters who evoke powerful emotions...a compelling story set against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense that is truly unforgettable." —Coffee Pot Book Club (United Kingdom - Highly Recommended)

"After retiring his best-known hero Jake Lassiter in 2023's Early Grave, Levine is back broaching sensitive subject matter with compelling storytelling and heartening courage." —Chatterific

"Despite the fun, the story is eerily and frighteningly relevant today. This may be Levine's masterpiece." —Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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