The Night Collector
Published on 16. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
411 pages
978-1-6625-2843-9 (ISBN)
Description
Edgar nominee Victor Methos delivers the next high-stakes case for Detective Lazarus Holloway and Piper Danes, where a kidnapping at a Vegas chapel unveils a sinister plot that hits close to home.
The abduction of two teenagers from their Vegas wedding isn't a case Detective Lazarus Holloway wants to take-it's one he has to take. His only clue is a bracelet, etched with a Mayan symbol of death and vengeance-two things the detective is familiar with.
With no other leads, Lazarus enlists the help of guardian ad litem Piper Danes. They've got a complicated history, but Piper shares his compulsion to save children in need, no matter the personal cost. Unfortunately, that cost gets higher with every new revelation.
As they tread further into the dangerous network surrounding the case, secrets from Lazarus's past follow close behind. He soon finds himself entangled with the players in this game of life, death, and disappearances. And if he can't figure out how he fits in, there may be no getting out...
The abduction of two teenagers from their Vegas wedding isn't a case Detective Lazarus Holloway wants to take-it's one he has to take. His only clue is a bracelet, etched with a Mayan symbol of death and vengeance-two things the detective is familiar with.
With no other leads, Lazarus enlists the help of guardian ad litem Piper Danes. They've got a complicated history, but Piper shares his compulsion to save children in need, no matter the personal cost. Unfortunately, that cost gets higher with every new revelation.
As they tread further into the dangerous network surrounding the case, secrets from Lazarus's past follow close behind. He soon finds himself entangled with the players in this game of life, death, and disappearances. And if he can't figure out how he fits in, there may be no getting out...
Reviews / Votes
The Silent Watcher"The Silent Watcher is gritty, authentic, and packs a punch. Victor Methos's own inimitable style is addictive." -Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author
"This book is a creepy thrill." -Leslie Zemeckis, Montecito Journal
"This gritty thriller is a fantastic but disquieting and scary-to-think-about start to the series. The author's experience as a lawyer added to the authenticity of the courtroom and other legal aspects of the plot. Gripping scenes and a well-crafted and riveting plot hooked me from the very beginning. It is unsettling at times, but this is balanced with thoughtful moments of Piper with her grandmother and with Sophie as well as some emotional scenes. The book was a page-turner that kept me engaged throughout the storyline." -Pam Guynn, Mystery and Suspense Magazine
"The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos is a real page-turner from page one. Methos weaves a narrative that is both emotionally deep and full of nail-biting suspense...Methos's writing is witty and charismatic, making it impossible to put down. The Silent Watcher is an electrifying exploration of resilience and courage, a must-read for fans of gripping crime fiction." -Suspense Magazine
The Secret Witness
"A red-hot suspenser aimed at readers for whom a single serial killer just isn't enough." -Kirkus Reviews
An Unreliable Truth
"A straight-A legal thriller, with a final scene as satisfying as it is disturbing." -Kirkus Reviews
A Killer's Wife
An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
"A Killer's Wife is a high-stakes legal thriller loaded with intense courtroom drama, compelling characters, and surprising twists that will keep you turning the pages at breakneck speed." -T. R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author
"Exquisitely paced and skillfully crafted, A Killer's Wife delivers a wicked psychological suspense wrapped around a hypnotic legal thriller. One cleverly designed twist after another kept me saying, 'I did not see that coming.'" -Steven Konkoly, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
"A gripping thriller that doesn't let up for a single page. Surprising twists with a hero you care about. I read the whole book in one sitting!" -Chad Zunker, bestselling author of An Equal Justice
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
432 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-2843-9 (9781662528439)
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Victor Methos's journey into the world of law and justice began at the age of thirteen, following a profound personal experience where his best friend falsely confessed to a crime after enduring an eight-hour interrogation. This pivotal moment steered Methos toward a future in law, culminating in a law degree from the University of Utah. Starting his career as a determined prosecutor in Salt Lake City, he soon established Utah's premier criminal defense firm, showcasing his prowess in more than a hundred trials over a decade.
One case in particular left an indelible mark on Methos, inspiring his breakthrough bestseller, The Neon Lawyer. Transitioning from the courtroom to the writer's desk, Methos has since dedicated himself to crafting gripping legal thrillers and mysteries. His exceptional storytelling has earned him the prestigious Harper Lee Prize for The Hallows and an Edgar Award nomination for Best Novel for A Gambler's Jury. He currently resides in southern Utah.
One case in particular left an indelible mark on Methos, inspiring his breakthrough bestseller, The Neon Lawyer. Transitioning from the courtroom to the writer's desk, Methos has since dedicated himself to crafting gripping legal thrillers and mysteries. His exceptional storytelling has earned him the prestigious Harper Lee Prize for The Hallows and an Edgar Award nomination for Best Novel for A Gambler's Jury. He currently resides in southern Utah.