“No badge, no problem. Michael Lister’s first swing at the modern private-eye novel is a home run. The Night Of is an instant classic—rich with unforgettable characters and a story that grips your heart from the first page to the last.”
—Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Burke and Blade don’t need badges to chase the truth.
Private investigators working the sunlit streets of Panama City Beach, Florida, the brothers have always taken their cases personally. Ten years ago, their sister vanished without a trace, leaving them hardened by years in foster care and children’s homes—and driven by a need for answers.
Now, they’re faced with a case that hits far too close to home.
Nora Henri and her infant daughter, Emma, disappear while on vacation, leaving behind a disturbing 911 call filled with cryptic clues and unanswered questions. Despite an all-out search by local, state, and federal agencies, the trail has gone cold—and time is running out.
As Burke and Blade dig deeper, they uncover a dangerous web of secrets and lies that threatens to shatter everything they know. Each revelation raises the stakes, blurring the line between justice and obsession.
Can they uncover the truth and bring Nora and Emma home—or will this case finally break them?
The Night Of is a gripping fusion of mystery and thriller, laced with sharp wit and emotional power. In this high-stakes series opener, acclaimed bestselling author Michael Lister delivers a riveting story hailed by Michael Connelly as the work of a true master storyteller.
