After That, the Dark

After That, the Dark by Andrew Klavan is a mystery novel published by Penzler Publishers on October 14, 2025. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Cameron Winter, who, after mustering the courage to reach out to therapist Gwendolyn Lord, finds himself drawn into a passionate relationship. When Gwendolyn shares a chilling “locked room mystery,” Winter feels compelled to delve into the case of Owen McKay, a man who inexplicably killed his family and was later found dead under suspicious circumstances.
As Winter investigates, he uncovers a web of intimidation surrounding Tulsa officials and discovers connections to a sinister billionaire linked to his past as a government assassin. The narrative intertwines themes of mystery and suspense, exploring the depths of Winter’s commitment to Gwendolyn as he confronts a dangerous conspiracy that threatens both their lives. Readers will find a blend of traditional detective work and hard-boiled elements as Winter navigates the complexities of love and danger in his quest for the truth.
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Cameron Winter is falling in love. After finally working up the courage to contact the attractive therapist Gwendolyn Lord, he finds himself immersed in a passion that feels heaven-sent. When Gwendolyn tells him about a true-life “locked room mystery,” Winter feels compelled to investigate.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a solid citizen named Owen McKay suddenly went mad and killed his wife and child. Locked in a padded cell and monitored on video, he was nonetheless discovered dead from a projectile fired into his head. As Winter begins to ask questions, he finds Tulsa officials have been intimidated into silence by a killer who once tried to attack Winter during his days as a government assassin. What’s more, another mysterious death, just like McKay’s, has taken place in Connecticut. And both murders seem linked to a sinister billionaire who once clashed with Winter’s old mentor, the Recruiter.
Winter’s past and present are coming together in a single dangerous conspiracy. And though Winter desperately wants to escape his career as an assassin, his love for Gwendolyn is deepening quickly and he will do anything–and kill anyone–to protect her.
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