First published 2014
Manfred Bernardo arrives in Midnight, Texas looking for the perfect place to work without interference. The town sits at the intersection of Witch Light Road and Davy Road, its boarded windows and empty streets telling the story of another failed western settlement. A pawnshop owner lives in the basement and emerges only after dark. The diner serves travelers who never seem to stay long. Most residents prefer strangers to friends, and newcomers learn quickly not to ask too many questions. Manfred believes he has found the ideal hideaway for his own private business, but he carries secrets that could complicate his plans for anonymity. The single traffic light makes everything appear ordinary to those just passing through. Residents know better. In Midnight, normal is just another word for the surface, and the truth waits underneath for those who stick around long enough to discover it.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Midnight, Texas, Witch Light Road, Davy Road
305 pages · Hardcover · Ace Hardcover