Darkness — Wesley Cross

IN THIS GRIPPING FOLLOW-UP TO MADNESS, Alex Watts returns with a heart-stopping case that pulls her deep into the shadows of New York City. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, and those who crave the twist-laden suspense of Gillian Flynn.When the mayor dies under mysterious circumstances, private investigator Alex Watts reluctantly takes on a new client, Simon Blackwood, a man with a shadowy past and a troubling request. Blackwood believes a powerful ancient relic has been discovered, one that others would do anything to possess.As bodies begin to fall and Alex unravels a sinister web of myths and murder, she realizes the stakes are even higher than she imagined. With a mysterious mastermind pulling the strings from the shadows and a city on the brink, Alex races to uncover the relic's hidden pieces before its dark potential can be unleashed.In a battle against time and an unseen enemy, Alex fights to keep New York-and herself-from descending into utter darkness.