Mapping The Night-A Thriller - by John David Bethel (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A real page turner! Meticulously researched, authentic with just the right amount of humor make this a must read!"-Jim Sulanowski, Murder Most Foul Podcast

The evil that hides in the dark is not always what it seems.

FBI Special Agents Eileen Prado and Ira Fisher are inserted into the investigation of the Upper East Side serial murders at the instigation of forces working within government who want the identity of one of the victims kept quiet. Their partners in the NYPD have their own agenda. They are hiding the true identity of the man known as The Uptown Savage.

Author John David Bethel has crafted a truly immersive experience into the shadowy realms of a city's underbelly, offering readers a gripping narrative chock to the brim with mystery and crime against the backdrop of a darkened New York. The characters' complexities and the intricate web of government forces are meticulously planned to make for a watertight mystery with no stone left unturned, which felt extremely satisfying to experience from beginning to end. Bethel's portrayal of the lurking evil in the dark, not always what it seems, keeps the reader on edge, unveiling surprises with each twist. A mystery not to be missed. -K.C. Finn, Reader's Favorites