New York Nightfall: International Detectives Book 4

A serial killer stalks the streets. The city lives in fear. The winter of terror is here.Andy and Emma head to New York, hoping a holiday will repair their strained relationship. When Andy disappears without a trace, it's clear the city that never sleeps has other plans.

Teaming up with New York P.I. Niki Zadid, Leo and Allissa take the case. But, when a mutilated body turns up, and their investigation entangles with the plans of an unhinged killer, a difficult search turns deadly.

Can Leo, Allissa and Niki find their man without falling foul of the murderer's sickening endgame?

New York Nightfall Frequently Asked Questions:

What is New York Nightfall about?

New York Nightfall is a dark, atmospheric crime thriller and serial killer mystery set in New York City. A killer is stalking the city - a man who believes he is continuing the work of his great-grandfather, one of history's most notorious murder suspects. The story connects Victorian London, Jack the Ripper, and modern Manhattan.

What sort of story is New York Nightfall?

New York Nightfall is a fast-paced crime thriller with a serial killer mystery at its heart. It is darker and more personal than the earlier International Detectives books. The story moves between St Lucia, the jazz clubs of Greenwich Village, and the rain-soaked streets of New York at night. It also marks a major turning point in the relationship between Leo and Allissa.

Where is New York Nightfall set?

New York Nightfall opens in St Lucia in the Caribbean before moving to New York City, where most of the story takes place. Greenwich Village and Lower Manhattan are central to the book, along with the city's jazz clubs, rain-slicked streets, and the 9/11 Memorial.

What inspired New York Nightfall?

I visited New York in 2018 on the return leg of a trip to St Lucia, and it felt natural to share that journey with Leo and Allissa. The seed of the plot came from Francis Tumblety, an Irish-American quack doctor and con man who was in London during the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888. He was arrested, fled to France, and was never charged. He remains one of the more unusual Ripper suspects. Giving him a descendant who believes he is continuing the family legacy felt like a natural fit for New York's darker side.

Is New York Nightfall a Jack the Ripper thriller?

New York Nightfall is not a retelling of the Jack the Ripper murders, but it does draw on real Ripper history through Francis Tumblety. The book uses that connection to create a modern serial killer thriller set in New York City, linking Victorian London with present-day Manhattan.

Who will enjoy New York Nightfall?

New York Nightfall is for readers who enjoy atmospheric crime thrillers, serial killer fiction, international detective novels, and mysteries with a strong sense of place.

It should appeal to readers fascinated by New York City, Greenwich Village, jazz clubs, Jack the Ripper history, Francis Tumblety, Victorian London, and darker character-driven thrillers.

Can New York Nightfall be read as a standalone?

Yes. Although New York Nightfall is book four in the International Detectives series, following Kathmandu Killers, Hong Kong Gone, and Berlin Underground.