Title: Nightwalker
Author: Heather Graham
First published March 31, 2009
400 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781426847592 (ISBN10: 1426847599)
Rating: 3.94
Overview
When Jessa Sparrow makes a desperate bet to support her family, she never imagined that it would lead to a murder investigation. As she collects her winnings, a dying man stumbles towards her with a single word whispered in her ear.
Private detective Dillon Wolf is hired to solve the case and finds himself drawn to the beautiful redhead. Together, they uncover a web of deceit and danger that leads to more murders.
Jessa and Dillon must race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But with the dead still having a hand to play, will they be able to solve the mystery before it’s too late?
About the Author
Heather Graham, a USA Today and New York Times best-selling author, studied theatre arts at the University of South Florida. She pursued her passion by working in dinner theatre, backup vocals, and bartending.
After the birth of her third child, she decided to stay at home and began writing short horror stories and romances. She sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 after some trial and error.
Since then, Heather has written over 100 novels and novellas spanning across genres like romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She has launched books for Dell’s Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette’s Shadows, and Harlequin’s mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was part of the founding group of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA. Since 1999, she has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball and donated all revenues to children’s charity.
Her books have been published in nearly 20 languages and have earned her several awards such as Waldenbooks, B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more.
Doubleday Book Club and Literary Guild have selected her books, and she has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in publications like The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today. She has also appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather enjoys traveling and anything related to water. She is a certified scuba diver.
She has been married since high school graduation and is a mother of five. Her love for her family is unmatched, and she considers her career a gift.
She is grateful every day to be doing something she loves so much for a living.
Editoral Review
Nightwalker by Heather Graham is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will have readers on the edge of their seats. Graham has established herself as a bestselling author, with many of her works falling into the romantic suspense genre.
This book, first published on March 31, 2009, is a prime example of her ability to capture readers’ attention and hold it until the very last page. The book follows two main characters, Devlin and Callie.
Devlin is a detective who is dedicated to his job and the safety of his city. Callie is a psychologist who has been brought in to help with a case of a serial killer who preys on women walking alone at night.
Together, they must work to solve the case while navigating their own personal demons and desires. The setting of Nightwalker is one of its strengths, as Graham paints a vivid picture of the city of Boston.
Her descriptions of the city and its landmarks make readers feel as though they are walking alongside the characters. Additionally, the pacing of the book is superb, with each chapter ending in a cliffhanger that leaves readers eager to continue reading.
Graham’s character development is also a standout feature of the book. Both Devlin and Callie are complex characters that are relatable and likable despite their flaws.
The themes of trust, fear, and redemption are woven throughout the book, giving readers something to think about long after they finish reading. One potential weakness of the book is that the identity of the killer may be predictable to some readers.
However, Graham’s writing skillfully builds tension and suspense, making even those who can guess the killer’s identity feel uneasy and anxious. Overall, Nightwalker is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy romantic suspense novels set in urban environments.
Graham’s writing is engaging and captivating, and the book is sure to keep readers entertained from start to finish. It is worth noting that the book does contain some mature content, so it may not be suitable for all readers.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Nightwalker by Heather Graham. It is a well-written and entertaining novel that offers something for readers of many different genres.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this book an 8 for its strong characters, gripping plot, and expertly crafted setting.
