The Zero Night

In this gripping installment of the Stride novels by Brian Freeman, detective Jonathan Stride is drawn back into the fray after a year-long leave due to a near-fatal injury. When a local lawyer's wife is kidnapped, Stride must unravel a complex web of deceit as he questions whether the husband truly wants her back alive or harbors darker intentions. Meanwhile, Stride's own marriage is strained as his wife, Serena, grapples with the fallout from her mother's death and becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a past case. As tensions rise and dangers escalate, Stride must navigate both personal and professional turmoil to uncover the chilling reality behind the abduction.