Part of Sookie Stackhouse, book 9
First published 2010
Night falls and the predators emerge. This collection brings together multiple authors who craft tales where supernatural creatures commit deadly crimes under cover of darkness. Vampires stalk their prey through empty streets while human killers use the night to hide their schemes. Each story presents a different protagonist facing down these nocturnal threats. Detectives track monsters through shadowy alleyways. Ordinary people discover that their neighbors harbor deadly secrets. The victims pile up as each tale unfolds, forcing heroes to race against time. They must solve these mysterious crimes before more innocent people die. The stories blend traditional detective work with supernatural elements, creating scenarios where the usual rules of crime solving no longer apply. Harris and her fellow contributors explore how evil takes different forms after sunset, whether it comes from undead creatures or living humans who use the darkness to their advantage.
Genres: mystery, crime, horror, supernatural, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, supernatural-elements
358 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: gore, graphic-violence, murder