The Dark Hours
The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan, published by Mira Books on January 21, 2025, is a suspenseful narrative that intertwines past and present in a gripping tale of crime and determination. This original edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy as they respond to a noise complaint in 1994 Cork, leading them to a chilling discovery that will haunt Julia throughout her career. As a serial killer emerges, Julia’s resolve to catch him intensifies, setting the stage for a haunting journey.
In 2024, Julia Harte, now retired and seeking solace in a remote Irish cottage, is drawn back into a nightmare when she learns of two recent murders echoing the horrors of her past. The narrative explores themes of mystery and psychological suspense as Julia confronts both a vicious killer and her own haunting memories. As a seasoned professional, she is determined to face the challenges ahead, making this story resonate with fans of police procedurals and thrillers. Readers will find a compelling exploration of crime and resilience woven throughout this engaging tale.
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“This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French’s Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk series.” –Jane Harper, Booklist
Her worst nightmare just returned–but this time she’s ready
1994: When Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her career, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him…
2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now retired, with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland, where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old superintendent–two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94.
It’s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her. Yet Julia is no longer a naive junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer…
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