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A recent murder is ancient history in a breathtaking novel about a sacred lost treasure and poisonous retribution by the Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of At First Light.

What an exotic way to die in Chicago.

When esteemed historian Elizabeth Lawrence is found in her car, killed by a cobra’s bite, only a brilliant professor of semiotics, Dr. Evan Wilding, can see the signs around her strange death. As he helps homicide detective Addie Bisset decipher the scene, the puzzles left behind offer Evan chilling passage into the mind of a killer.

Evan’s investigation merges with that of an Israeli agent, who claims Elizabeth was close to acquiring an invaluable artifact. She was also drawing the attention of unsavory treasure hunters, forgers, and thieves. Was someone desperate to expose the truth of Elizabeth’s astonishing discovery?

The deeper Evan and Addie delve into the case, the darker it gets. A murderer’s archaic crimes are just the beginning. In a race where there can be only one winner, the final victim might be Evan.

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  2. Every choice we make is a cutting off. It is a door closed. A road not taken. It is of interest to note that the English word decide shares its suffix with homicide, genocide, and suicide. All of these words represent a cutting off. They refer to a choice we have made for ourselves. Or a choice another person has, with violence, made for us.
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"Nickless' character-driven mystery unfolds on a panoramic scale..." -Kirkus Reviews

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"Sherlock Holmes meets The Davinci Code in this brilliantly written adventure" -Hank Phillippi Ryan

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“Nickless’ character-driven mystery unfolds on a panoramic scale…Engrossing bits of scholarship tucked into a nifty procedural with amiable sleuths.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Evan and his immediate circle fascinate…Fans of religious thrillers will have fun.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Captivating, compelling, and completely intriguing! Sherlock Holmes meets The Da Vinci Code in this brilliantly written and seamlessly researched adventure, where clues from the ancient past propel contemporary global intrigue. This is an immersive and atmospheric thriller, with an unforgettable main character, and I could not put it down.” ―Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life

“Readers rejoice: Dr. Evan Wilding is back, and Dark of Night is another great vehicle for his wry brilliance. The novel is fascinating and twisty with unforgettable characters and writing that took my breath away. You’ll want to clear your calendar for this one.” ―Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author

“Dark of Night had me at Moses papyri. Stolen antiquities, dark forces, cobra bites. What a wonderful read. What an adventure to sink into. What beautiful writing. I loved it.” ―Tracy Clark, author of the Cass Raines series, winner of the 2020 and 2022 Sue Grafton Memorial Award

“Dr. Evan Wilding is absolutely my new favorite fictional human. His witty charm, his intellect―matched only by his wry humor―along with his goshawk sidekick make him exactly the kind of character who captures an audience within a few lines. Add in the talented and tough Detective Addie Bisset, a death by cobra, and a collection of sketchy people all seeking the same, priceless artifact, and Dark of Night will have you flipping pages well into the night. Barbara Nickless is a phenomenal talent and she just gets better with every book. Dark of Night is her best yet. Bravo!” ―Danielle Girard, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex

“Missing artifacts? The dark underbelly of the antiquities world? Murder by…cobra? Count me in. Dark of Night is a top-notch thriller with an unforgettable lead in Dr. Evan Wilding. It’s no surprise that Barbara Nickless has fast become one of my favorite authors. I tore through this novel at breakneck speed and can’t wait for the next adventure.” ―Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming Home

“Dark of Night is a superb novel…After reading the first book in the series, I was hopeful that a second book would be as good or better. I wasn’t disappointed. With the new book, Barbara Nickless has solidified a great new mystery series.” ―BVS Reviews

About the Author

Barbara Nickless is the Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of At First Light in the Dr. Evan Wilding series as well as the Sydney Rose Parnell series, which includes Blood on the Tracks, a Suspense Magazine Best of 2016 selection and winner of the Colorado Book Award and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence; Dead Stop, winner of the Colorado Book Award and nominee for the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence; Ambush; and Gone to Darkness. Her essays and short stories have appeared in Writer’s Digest and on Criminal Element, among other markets. She lives in Colorado, where she loves to cave, snowshoe, hike, and drink single malt Scotch―usually not at the same time. Connect with her at www.barbaranickless.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (November 15, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1662500815
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1662500817
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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#1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Barbara Nickless promised her mother she’d be a novelist when she grew up. What could be safer than sitting at a desk all day? But a sense of adventure led her astray for a few decades. Now an award-winning author and creative writing instructor, she spends her free time snowshoeing, caving and hiking the Colorado Rockies.

Barbara's Books

Evan Wilding Series (in order)

At First Light

Dark of Night

Play of Shadows

Sydney Parnell Series (in order)

Blood on the Tracks

Dead Stop

Ambush

Gone to Darkness

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Liane Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Love the characters, interesting story, fascinating facts about the antiquities trade. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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As with her prior Evan Wilding book, At First Light, the author provides lots of interesting facts about the world in which she set the current book. At First Light was set in the little-known world of Viking re-enactors and current-day practitioners of Viking paganism, which made for a very exciting read. Unfortunately, Dark of Night is set in—to this reader anyway—the far less interesting world of the antiquities black market. Perhaps more importantly, none of the secondary characters are interesting or distinctive in any way—they were just seemingly interchangeable names assigned different roles in the plot. One of the most enjoyable characters was Perro, the corgi Evan was “dogsitting” for his post-doc. Perro had a distinct personality and was a pivotal character in several scenes within the book. Despite its flaws, the book was still enjoyable.
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Dee Arr
5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Mystery/Police Procedural Scores on All Levels!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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Mystery. Intrigue. Murder. Religious artifacts. International criminals. Mix these and other ingredients, combine with interesting characters and strong police procedural aspects, and you have a novel that will prompt ceaseless reading and may cause sleepless nights.

Dr. Evan Wilding returns, once again caught up in a dangerous stream of events. Evan is a professor of semiotics – an expert in ancient signs and symbols – and will need all his knowledge to help his friend Detective Addie Basset decipher the clues and discover answers to the who and why questions that surround this case. A leading historian has been found dead (suicide? murder?), the cause of death tied to aspects of the ancient world. Addie and Evan work to correctly fit all the clues while the mysterious perpetrator(s) seem to be one step ahead, removing potentially valuable evidence before the pair can do anything about it.

If a breathtaking plot isn’t enough for you, the cast of characters will certainly fill in any void. Though blessed with an amazing intellect, Evan is much smaller than most people and this affects his worldview. Author Barbara Nickless allows him to describe the situations and others he comes in contact with, and the potential to be disregarded based on his lack of height is a challenge Evan faces on a regular basis. While Ms. Nickless permits readers to see this aspect of her main character, she also permits his wry humor to inject itself in most situations. This comes into play as all characters are introduced to us through Evan’s eyes, permitting well-rounded and interesting people who contribute their small and sometimes large contributions to the story.

If you are someone who enjoys a good police procedural, you won’t be disappointed. While normal procedures are followed, Ms. Nickless includes much of Evan’s world, and the ancient history of the Middle East comes alive as he and Addie sift through the clues. “Dark of Night” will not disappoint the author’s fans and if you have never read a Barbara Nickless novel, you are in for a treat. Highly recommended. Five stars.
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David & Kathy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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This is a fantastic story with many twists and turns. The plot will have you guessing to be ending as to who the bad guys are. It also has many sad moments but also plenty of happy moments. A great read.
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Donna DeAngelis
4.0 out of 5 stars the second in this series is another winner
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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This book is intriguing. In addition to a complicated mystery there are interesting details about archeology and antiquities. The characters are complex and memorable. It’s been quite awhile since I read the first book in the series and I picked up right where it left off. I also grew up in Chicago and spent my younger adult years there, so ther is a bit of nostalgia about the city.
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Linda Rawlings
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Main Character
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
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As much as I like Evan Wilding, Addie, and the Mossad agent, I personally wanted more action and less talking. Most of the book was very long conversations with a lot of characters. I appreciated the level of research into historical texts, but got lost in the long list of characters. I did, however, think the dialogue was well written, just too much of it.
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Jenny M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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Love the recurring characters and relationships! Great story - great read. I hope the author continues this series. Good authors like Barbara Nickless are few and far between; I'm glad I gave the first Dr. Evan Wilding book a chance. I also appreciate that both books were very well edited and were stand-alone stories. Keep the stories coming!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Little Man!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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Lots of twists and turns, not to mention, learning some about history. Have to check out Book 3! Thank you Barbara Nickless for your great insight.
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John Whelan
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Of Night Very Enlightening!
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2023
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I waited too long to dive in to Dark of Night book 2 which captivated me and taught me about the world of antiquities. Even with
fictional writing Barbara Nickless knows how to research and bring us a story that envelops the imagination.
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beryl rice
5.0 out of 5 stars good story lines
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2023
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These books have been brilliant funny at time especially the detective Percy soo funny with his answers when he's taking the micky out of his boss
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ENID ADAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2023
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First time have read this author . It gripped from the start , very well researched , did not disappoint in the ending .
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Margarett
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2023
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Loved the first book in the series. So fast forward to Dark of Night simply Brilliant. Now downloading book 3 can't wait to read it.
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Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2023
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One of the things I know for sure is that Barbara Nickless is a brilliant author and her books are intensely enjoyable. This one was no exception. Having read and enjoyed the first in this series, I knew I would most certainly not regret reading the second one. Now I find myself eagerly awaiting the next one. Dr Evan Wilding is a most fascinating character and I find myself warming more to him all the time. Ms Nickless has the ability to create extremely good characters who capture the imagination and, indeed the hearts of her readers. This particular adventure was full of danger, sorrow and excitement and we were treated to the thoughts of a professional as he tried to solve the mystery before him. The subject was intensely interesting and I really found myself wanting to know more about the subject involved, and trying to work out who the killer was and why they killed. As in all good books, there was also the personal aspect and Evan certainly has his fair share of ups and downs. The addition of a cute Corgi puppy made the book complete for me – another thing that this author realises will grab at the heartstrings of most people, the addition of a dog with a big role to play in the proceedings.

I am really hoping that there may be more Sydney Parnell books to come, but in the meantime I will welcome more from Dr Wilding and his best friend Addie Bisset.
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