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Ivy Bishop Mystery Thriller #5
One Dark Night
One dark night changed everything. Now Ivy Bishop must face the truth she’s spent a lifetime outrunning.
Haunted by the fallout of a case gone tragically wrong, Detective Ivy Bishop is forced to confront the one mystery she’s never been able to solve—her own. When new evidence resurfaces about the night her family was destroyed, Ivy is pulled into a web of secrets that stretches deeper than she ever imagined. But the truth won’t set her free. It might even break her.
As she investigates the shadows of her past, Ivy is also reckoning with a failure she can’t forgive: the young victim she couldn’t save. With the weight of two tragedies threatening to consume her, Ivy must decide if she’s still the protector she set out to be—or just another ghost left behind by the darkness.
Some wounds never heal. Some answers only lead to more pain. But Ivy Bishop isn’t done fighting.
Not yet.
Haunted by the fallout of a case gone tragically wrong, Detective Ivy Bishop is forced to confront the one mystery she’s never been able to solve—her own. When new evidence resurfaces about the night her family was destroyed, Ivy is pulled into a web of secrets that stretches deeper than she ever imagined. But the truth won’t set her free. It might even break her.
As she investigates the shadows of her past, Ivy is also reckoning with a failure she can’t forgive: the young victim she couldn’t save. With the weight of two tragedies threatening to consume her, Ivy must decide if she’s still the protector she set out to be—or just another ghost left behind by the darkness.
Some wounds never heal. Some answers only lead to more pain. But Ivy Bishop isn’t done fighting.
Not yet.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2025
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October 14, 2025
What a stellar conclusion to a gripping series!
The Ivy Bishop series was actually my intro to Alex's writing world, and Ivy's story got its hooks into me deep & quick. To say I was excited for this series finale is an understatement.
With chapters that, more or less, alternate between Ivy & Jonathan's perspectives we are treated to a breakneck pace throughout. Each time I thought I knew the direction the story was headed, Alex threw in a hairpin turn that had me holding onto my Kindle for dear life.
The final chapters were a whirlwind of action, danger, and revelations. Fans of Alex's primary series (Emily Slate) are guaranteed a little Easter egg of sorts in the book's final pages that promises delightful possibilites for at least one of these beloved characters. While I am sad to have reached the end of Ivy's series, I thoroughly enjoyed her journey. Ivy was always a damaged woman, but deep down aren't we all in some ways? It made her relatable, despite the crazy circumstances she finds herself in, and grounds everything in realism.
If you haven't read this series yet, you need to. It's fabulous.
**I received an advance review copy of this book for which I voluntarily chose to write an unbiased review.**
The Ivy Bishop series was actually my intro to Alex's writing world, and Ivy's story got its hooks into me deep & quick. To say I was excited for this series finale is an understatement.
With chapters that, more or less, alternate between Ivy & Jonathan's perspectives we are treated to a breakneck pace throughout. Each time I thought I knew the direction the story was headed, Alex threw in a hairpin turn that had me holding onto my Kindle for dear life.
The final chapters were a whirlwind of action, danger, and revelations. Fans of Alex's primary series (Emily Slate) are guaranteed a little Easter egg of sorts in the book's final pages that promises delightful possibilites for at least one of these beloved characters. While I am sad to have reached the end of Ivy's series, I thoroughly enjoyed her journey. Ivy was always a damaged woman, but deep down aren't we all in some ways? It made her relatable, despite the crazy circumstances she finds herself in, and grounds everything in realism.
If you haven't read this series yet, you need to. It's fabulous.
**I received an advance review copy of this book for which I voluntarily chose to write an unbiased review.**
September 30, 2025
In the fifth and final book of the Ivy Bishop series, Ivy finally gets answers to what happened the night her family disappeared and her life changed forever. She finds out if the people closest to her have been betraying her or protecting her.
WOW! This finale pulls out all the stops—shocking reveals and breathtaking action that take you through twists and turns you don’t see coming. It also provides a most satisfying ending to a great series. It comes out October 15, so you have time to start the series if you haven’t already. All five books are free with #KindleUnlimited.
Thank you, @AlexSigmore, for my free advanced copy. I loved it.
WOW! This finale pulls out all the stops—shocking reveals and breathtaking action that take you through twists and turns you don’t see coming. It also provides a most satisfying ending to a great series. It comes out October 15, so you have time to start the series if you haven’t already. All five books are free with #KindleUnlimited.
Thank you, @AlexSigmore, for my free advanced copy. I loved it.
October 18, 2025
I have greatly enjoyed every book in this series, but Alex Sigmore outdid himself on this finale. I couldn’t put it down, and the last several chapters had me white knuckling my Kindle!! A couple times I had to stop reading and take several deep breaths before continuing! Although I’m sad to see the series end, the author ended it on a very happy note! It was a wild ride following Ivy’s journey. Thank you Mr. Sigmore for your splendid writing style, story telling ability and for the wonderful entertainment!
October 19, 2025
Perfect
Ivy's story, woven over this (too) short series culminates in a jaw-clenching finale that answers all the questions she has been asking. What happened the night her family disappeared? Why does the cop who found her seem to hate her sometimes, while other times acting as a mentor and protector? Will she ever be able to overcome her phobias?
You'll have to read it to find out!
Ivy's story, woven over this (too) short series culminates in a jaw-clenching finale that answers all the questions she has been asking. What happened the night her family disappeared? Why does the cop who found her seem to hate her sometimes, while other times acting as a mentor and protector? Will she ever be able to overcome her phobias?
You'll have to read it to find out!
October 22, 2025
One Dark Ride
This was a good series and it ended on a good note where everything was resolved. It was not predictable at all. I’m glad we got to see/read what actually happened with Ivy 15 years ago. I really thought a certain someone was behind everything but I’m “they” weren’t lol a
This was a good series and it ended on a good note where everything was resolved. It was not predictable at all. I’m glad we got to see/read what actually happened with Ivy 15 years ago. I really thought a certain someone was behind everything but I’m “they” weren’t lol a
October 24, 2025
A DISAPPOINTMENT
Interesting premise, I guess. The Ivy Bishop in this book seems quite different than the prior books; sorta different personas.
I found it somewhat confusing. The killers motivation didn’t ring true to me. The whole book had me questioning if I had fallen asleep during my reading and missed major plot points.
Interesting premise, I guess. The Ivy Bishop in this book seems quite different than the prior books; sorta different personas.
I found it somewhat confusing. The killers motivation didn’t ring true to me. The whole book had me questioning if I had fallen asleep during my reading and missed major plot points.
October 19, 2025
Sorry it's over
I always hate to say goodbye to the characters you come to know in any given series but I am glad it ended on a high note. All the chaos, doubts, and confusion finally led to the answers Ivy needed.
I always hate to say goodbye to the characters you come to know in any given series but I am glad it ended on a high note. All the chaos, doubts, and confusion finally led to the answers Ivy needed.
October 21, 2025
Exciting finale! Best ending ever by my favorite author. Ready for the next adventure. Thanks!
November 1, 2025
I love this series, I am so sad this is the last one. Don't want to say to much and ruin it for other readers. Do read this series its very good.
November 11, 2025
I think this is the last in the series. Liked Jonathan and just wish the ending wasn't so.rushed. love this author though.
November 26, 2025
good series
I liked this series. Another great one. Everything I have read by Alex Sigmore has been great! This one was no different
I liked this series. Another great one. Everything I have read by Alex Sigmore has been great! This one was no different
December 6, 2025
I throughly enjoyed this series and book 5 ties all up all the lose ends and answers all the questions. If you want a quick read series, I highly recommend these 5 books
October 2, 2025
Received as an ARC, this is an honest review.
Fifteen years ago, one terrible night destroyed Ivy Stanford's life and family; leaving behind a twelve year adolescent a shell of what once was... dark memories buried deep within her mind and the inability to have physical contact will anyone. Despite the insurmountable odds against Ivy Bishop, becoming a detective for Oakhurst's police Department could finally provide the opportunity for Ivy to unravel her own dark past and why her family was murdered. And more importantly- why WAS Ivy left alive? Haunted the disturbing failure to protect Jasmine Quinn from a psychotic killer that relished from the experience and how it consumed Ivy's sanity... Psychiatrist Jason Zimmerman knows far more about Ivy's past than she and her "family" understand. The deeper Ivy and her colleagues and friends dig into the haunting nightmare that consumed Ivy's childhood... the twisted truth of why becomes a dark reality that Ivy has no choice but to face it head on. One Dark Night, a disturbed serial killer shattered Ivy's life in a brazen attempt to achieve a maniacal agenda... now Ivy has the skills to ultimately prevent a murderer from repeating the past and achieving the dark desire he believed Ivy was always meant to be.
Ivy's story concludes with a profound and poignant cat and mouse game.
Highly recommended.
Fifteen years ago, one terrible night destroyed Ivy Stanford's life and family; leaving behind a twelve year adolescent a shell of what once was... dark memories buried deep within her mind and the inability to have physical contact will anyone. Despite the insurmountable odds against Ivy Bishop, becoming a detective for Oakhurst's police Department could finally provide the opportunity for Ivy to unravel her own dark past and why her family was murdered. And more importantly- why WAS Ivy left alive? Haunted the disturbing failure to protect Jasmine Quinn from a psychotic killer that relished from the experience and how it consumed Ivy's sanity... Psychiatrist Jason Zimmerman knows far more about Ivy's past than she and her "family" understand. The deeper Ivy and her colleagues and friends dig into the haunting nightmare that consumed Ivy's childhood... the twisted truth of why becomes a dark reality that Ivy has no choice but to face it head on. One Dark Night, a disturbed serial killer shattered Ivy's life in a brazen attempt to achieve a maniacal agenda... now Ivy has the skills to ultimately prevent a murderer from repeating the past and achieving the dark desire he believed Ivy was always meant to be.
Ivy's story concludes with a profound and poignant cat and mouse game.
Highly recommended.
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