THE DARKNESS OF THIS NIGHT. VERA. VOLUME 9 EDITION 2025

Immerse yourself in the dark and suspenseful atmosphere of the latest novel from the bestselling VERA series. Volume 9 takes you on a journey into the depths of the human psyche, where fear and loneliness reveal deeply hidden truths. Are you ready to meet Inspector Vera Stanhope in her most dangerous investigation?

• Master of crime fiction - Ann Cleeves at her best.
• Beyond stereotypes - Inspector Vera Stanhope is a character you'll love.
• Dark and atmospheric - A novel that keeps you in suspense from the first page to the last.
• Psychologically profound - Reveals the secrets of closed communities.
• Dangerous investigation - Vera risks her life to uncover the truth.
• Painful secrets - Vera's family history reveals dark secrets.
• Series adaptation - The VERA series has been adapted into a TV series starring Brenda Blethyn.

On the darkest night of the year, Inspector Vera Stanhope returns home. On the side of the road, she finds an abandoned car with a small child inside. She takes the child and reaches Brockburn, a dilapidated mansion that she knows all too well. There, during a lavish party, a dead young woman is found. Is she the child's mother? Was she murdered? Vera begins an investigation that leads her to a tangled family history and painful secrets.

Ann Cleeves is one of the most highly regarded British crime writers, whose works are published in 23 countries. Her novels are characterized by a meticulously constructed plot, excellently portrayed characters, and a unique atmosphere of sadness and loneliness. Each of her books is a separate psychological puzzle that keeps you in suspense until the very end.

Amber Publishing presents the ninth volume of the bestselling VERA series, which is sure to delight crime fans and lovers of dark stories. Get ready for an unforgettable read that will captivate you and won't let you put the book down until the last page.