The Midnight Before Christmas
The Midnight Before Christmas by William Bernhardt is a gripping narrative published by Ballantine Books in 1999. This first edition, comprising 225 pages, presents a tense story centered around thirtysomething lawyer Megan McGee, who is unexpectedly drawn into a life-threatening situation during the Christmas season. As she prepares for a quiet holiday with her bulldog, her plans are disrupted when Bonnie Cantrell seeks legal protection from her violent ex-husband, Carl, who poses a serious threat to their son, Tommy.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a suspenseful tale that unfolds as Megan races against time to prevent a tragedy on Christmas Eve. The narrative explores themes of legal drama and psychological tension, highlighting the challenges faced by women in perilous situations. With the town nearly deserted for the holiday, the stakes escalate as Megan must confront the looming danger posed by Carl, making this a compelling read for fans of mystery and thrillers.
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Thirtysomething lawyer Megan McGee is facing a quiet Christmas with her bulldog when Bonnie Cantrell, a battered wife, comes looking for legal protection from her violent ex-cop husband, Carl. In a recent bout of rage, Carl vowed to kill their seven-year-old son, Tommy, rather than be separated from the boy. It’s no idle threat, either–as Bonnie assures Megan: “He’s tried before.”
And when Tommy’s school unwittingly allows him to leave with his father, Carl gets his chance to try again. Now, with the town all but shut down for the holiday, Megan races against time–and terror–to keep Carl’s Christmas Eve jaunt from turning into a slay ride.
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