Black Night Falling
By Rod Reynolds
Published by Faber (2 August 2016)
ISBN: 978-0571323234
Publisher's description
And now I stood here, on a desolate
airfield in the Arkansas wilderness, a stone's throw from Texarkana. Darkness
drawing in on me. Cross country to see a man I never imagined seeing again. On
the strength of one desperate telephone call...'
Having left Texarkana for the safety of the
West Coast, reporter Charlie Yates finds himself drawn back to the South, to
Hot Springs, Arkansas, as an old acquaintance asks for his help. This time it's
less of a story Charlie's chasing, more of a desperate attempt to do the right
thing before it's too late.
My verdict
I enjoyed Black Night Falling even more than the author's first book, The Dark Inside, something I didn't think was possible. Author Rod Reynolds has written another stunner!
Black Night Falling is set soon after The Dark Inside ends. Yet again, it has an authentic feel - not just for small town America but also for the 1940s time period. The book is well researched, well written and highly atmospheric, with plenty of action, historical depth and twists and turns to keep the reader engrossed and guessing all the way through.
The plot is gritty, dark and intense, as reporter Charlie Yates investigates corruption, dodgy dealings and mysterious deaths in a claustrophobic town in Arkansas. Some of the characters will be familiar if you've read the first book, but I do believe Black Night Falling could be read easily as a standalone.
This is a book that you won't want to put down. I was so immersed in the plot that I didn't even notice the time and finished it in the early hours. It's a winning formula of intriguing plot, believable characters and fascinating setting.
Charlie is a particularly strong character and extremely likeable - he's flawed, but not unbelievably so, which makes the book feel very 'real'. His wife Lizzie seems like his perfect partner (professionally and romantically), and I'm hoping she'll be taking a more prominent role as this series continues and develops.
Add Black Night Falling to your shopping list! And if you haven't read The Dark Inside, buy that too!
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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