Midnight

In a gritty, tech-noir version of 1930s Manhattan, an ex-cop and his robot partner must stop a killer who is sending the city into chaos. The NYPD calls upon Elias Roche, the Nightcaller, to investigate the murders of four politicians at the Edison Hotel. Roche is having doubts about his role in the power structure, but he sets out to investigate. He is thrust into fame, the FBI is breathing down his neck, and a relentless journalist is dogging his every move.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 392 pages
\n Publication date: 17 August 2021
\n Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd
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In a gritty, tech-noir version of 1930s Manhattan, an ex-cop and his robot partner find themselves at the center of a chaotic city on the brink of destruction. The streets are filled with fear and paranoia as a killer unleashes a reign of terror, sending the city into a state of panic. The murders of four politicians at the Edison Hotel, dispatched by an unknown assassin wielding a rare and unique weapon, have shattered the delicate peace that once prevailed in the city. The NYPD turns to Elias Roche, known as the Nightcaller, for help.

Roche, a former cop turned Mob enforcer, is grappling with his role in the complex power structure of the city. The pressure mounts as he becomes the target of the FBI, a relentless journalist, and a new radio show based on his escapades. His Automatic partner, Allen Erzly, begins to question the morality of their actions, adding an extra layer of complexity to the already bleak world they inhabit.

As the clock ticks down to the New Year, Roche and Erzly race against time to find the killer before more lives are lost. They navigate through a web of lies, deceit, and treachery, encountering a cast of characters who are all connected to the murderous plot. With each step, they uncover a deeper conspiracy that threatens to tear the city apart.

In this intense and suspenseful tale, technology and corruption collide in a battle for survival. Roche and Erzly must navigate through a maze of shadows and secrets, using their unique skills and abilities to outwit their enemies and bring the killer to justice. The city is on the edge, and the fate of millions hangs in the balance. Will they be able to stop the chaos before it consumes them?

\n Weight: 328g\n
Dimension: 127 x 202 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781459745827\n \n