Title: Fire Night
Author: Penelope Douglas
First published December 5, 2020
98 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781952646119
Rating: 4.08
Overview
The clock at St. Killian’s strikes midnight, the whispers of the night filling the air as the longest night of the year begins. As the snowflakes fall from the inky sky outside, the candles flicker, illuminating a different kind of holiday.
Tonight, we don a different mask, celebrating Midwinter, Yule, or as we call it, Fire Night. In this 28K word holiday novella, join us as we embrace the magic of the season and the warmth of the flames.
About the Author
Meet Penelope Douglas, a bestselling author who has made her mark with books that have been translated into nineteen languages. Among her notable works are The Fall Away Series, The Devil’s Night Series, and stand-alone novels like Misconduct, Punk 57, Birthday Girl, Credence, and Tryst Six Venom.
Keep an eye out for The Hellbent Series and Motel, which are coming soon.
Penelope Douglas resides in New England together with her husband and daughter. If you want to stay updated on her latest releases, text DOUGLAS to 474747.
You can also check out her website, follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Amazon, or simply connect with her on Instagram.
Editoral Review
Fire Night, by Penelope Douglas, is a thrilling romantic suspense novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Published on December 5, 2020, this book is a perfect read for fans looking for a heart-racing romance and suspenseful plot.
Douglas is known for her successful young adult romance novels, including the Fall Away series, which received critical acclaim.
The story is set in a small mountain town in Colorado and follows the journey of Emory Masterson, a young woman who returns to her hometown after her father’s sudden death.
Emory is met with the challenge of managing her family’s ranch and the danger that comes with it. She soon realizes that someone is set on destroying her father’s legacy and endangers her life in the process.
Emory seeks help from her brother’s best friend, Carter, who is now a police officer in town. Together, they work to unravel the mystery behind the attacks on her and her family.
Douglas masterfully navigates the story’s plot, building suspense and creating tension with each chapter. Fire Night is not only a romantic suspense novel but also a thrilling mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very end.
Emory’s character is well developed, and the reader is given a glimpse into her life throughout the book, adding depth to the plot. Carter, the main male character, is a strong and reliable presence in the plot which adds to the book’s appeal.
The writing style and pacing of Fire Night are two of its most significant strengths. The plot is well-structured, the pacing is just right, and the author’s writing style is precise, engaging, and clear.
The setting of the small mountain town in Colorado provides a unique backdrop for the story and a rich context for the characters, who are all connected in various ways. One of the limitations of the book is that some of the plot points are predictable.
However, Douglas’s effective use of red herrings throws the reader off at just the right times. Despite this shortcoming, the novel’s overall execution makes it an enjoyable and gripping read.
Fans of Penelope Douglas and romantic suspense novels will enjoy Fire Night. Its well-developed characters, engaging plot, and beautiful writing and pacing make this book a quick page-turner.
The book can also broaden a reader’s perspective of how small town life can be the backdrop of tension, distrust, and betrayal among its inhabitants. Overall, Fire Night is a must-read for lovers of romantic and suspenseful books.
Rating: 4/5. Note: The rating is based on the quality of the writing, character development, pacing, plot structure and themes, and how well it measures up to other works in the genre by the same author.
The score of 4 is based on the book’s overall execution and its ability to keep the reader engaged.
