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The Midnight Saga #2
The Darkness Visible
WHAT IF YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING? Home safely after abduction and attempted murder, Naomi Hamilton’s worst nightmare should be over. But what if things are not all they appear to be? What if abduction and attempted murder was only the beginning? Naomi finds herself in a tangled web from which there is no real escape or freedom. When everything feels dark, she turns to the one person who’s saved her life and given her a future – the one person she can trust. Trust feels risky and dangerous. Threat is a constant presence. And one wrong move could cost her everything. Praise for The Midnight Saga "Even better than book one if that's possible. Second book in the saga and I am still enthralled in this story. It has kept me at the edge of my seat with every twist and turn" Amazon customer "Second book in this series better than the first! How can that be? hold on to your seat because you'll be right on the edge throughout all the twists and turns and surprises. This author has once again proven what a fascinating story teller she is" Amazon customer "Three please! Cheers to a gifted writer, yet again." Amazon customer "Breathless. Can hardly wait for book 3." Amazon customer "After reading book 1 I had to quickly order this book to see what happens next. The author has great writing skills and a great imagination." Amazon customer
509 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2015
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About the author
Tori de Clare
5 books117 followersTori de Clare is UK author of The Midnight Saga, mystery/suspense/thriller series set in Manchester.
#1 Either Side of Midnight
#2 The Darkness Visible
#3 Shadows to Ashes
Tori's career has been in music. She has privately taught piano and theory of music since 1987 and, ready for a challenge and believing she had a story to tell, began writing in 2009. Despite the classical music background, Ms de Clare is very grounded and loves nothing better than a good laugh. Mum of four and one of seven children, Tori finds little time for hobbies outside of family, reading, writing and teaching. Her very busy life gives her the perfect excuse to opt out of ironing and all forms of keep-fit. The only working out she now does is how to avoid accompanying her husband to the gym. Permanently. Daughter of two pianists, music was destined to be her career (sigh! Cursed fate). Her dad died when she was just 18 and always aspired to being a writer. Either Side of Midnight is dedicated to him, and to her mum who taught her to play the piano.
#1 Either Side of Midnight
#2 The Darkness Visible
#3 Shadows to Ashes
Tori's career has been in music. She has privately taught piano and theory of music since 1987 and, ready for a challenge and believing she had a story to tell, began writing in 2009. Despite the classical music background, Ms de Clare is very grounded and loves nothing better than a good laugh. Mum of four and one of seven children, Tori finds little time for hobbies outside of family, reading, writing and teaching. Her very busy life gives her the perfect excuse to opt out of ironing and all forms of keep-fit. The only working out she now does is how to avoid accompanying her husband to the gym. Permanently. Daughter of two pianists, music was destined to be her career (sigh! Cursed fate). Her dad died when she was just 18 and always aspired to being a writer. Either Side of Midnight is dedicated to him, and to her mum who taught her to play the piano.
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July 12, 2017
Really enjoyed this! These books are as much about the characters as the suspense, and I think the characters are really well developed. I'll definitely be reading the third book.
August 22, 2015
A very good sequel with enough twists and turns to keep anyone guessing. Excellent set up at the start given the conclusion to the first book. Only missing a star as I prefer my thrillers with a darker edge and a little less romance but a v-good read nonetheless.
October 21, 2016
Surprises around every page
This book is a real page turner. The heroine of the story is very likeable and easy to relate to. And, of course, every good read has to have a villain and this one won't disappoint you.
This book is a real page turner. The heroine of the story is very likeable and easy to relate to. And, of course, every good read has to have a villain and this one won't disappoint you.
December 17, 2015
Never saw it coming, what a twist...
Darkness Visible is the second of a three book series, but I have to warn you, the third book has not been published yet. Tori de-Clare is an excellent writer. Her characters are all very real, and as I got to know them I could see very clear pictures of them in my mind. Either side of Midnight and Darkness Visible deal with love, hatred, greed, and loyalty Throw in a psychopath and plenty of twist and you have a great reason to stay up reading way past bed time. I don't want to go into details about the plot, one slip and it might spoil the books, so you are just going to have to read it for yourself.
Darkness Visible is the second of a three book series, but I have to warn you, the third book has not been published yet. Tori de-Clare is an excellent writer. Her characters are all very real, and as I got to know them I could see very clear pictures of them in my mind. Either side of Midnight and Darkness Visible deal with love, hatred, greed, and loyalty Throw in a psychopath and plenty of twist and you have a great reason to stay up reading way past bed time. I don't want to go into details about the plot, one slip and it might spoil the books, so you are just going to have to read it for yourself.
November 11, 2016
I didn't think I would be impressed with reading a sequel, and the book admittedly did start off a little slow... but I couldn't stop reading and now I can't wait for the next book!
November 11, 2016
An excellent sequel with the pace ripping along and the tension mounting. Twists and turns galore. I could feel that train coming towards me, holding my breath and hoping... Great writing.
April 21, 2017
Loved it!
Great sequel! I just love how Tori spins the web and also love the bits of humor thrown in. I can't wait for the next one and hopefully you have another world to share with us after that as well.
Great sequel! I just love how Tori spins the web and also love the bits of humor thrown in. I can't wait for the next one and hopefully you have another world to share with us after that as well.
April 7, 2017
As great as book 1
I was not disappointed. This book had all the intrigue I expected. I hope book 3 arrives soon. Way to go!!
I was not disappointed. This book had all the intrigue I expected. I hope book 3 arrives soon. Way to go!!
April 5, 2017
Good read
Keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times. Looking forward to book three. Keep up the good work.
Keeps you on the edge of your seat at all times. Looking forward to book three. Keep up the good work.
September 24, 2017
Twisty Plot
The characters are well developed and are easily either liked or disliked. Put them into this storyline and add twists and turns to keep one guessing makes this an excellent read! Suspense is lurking on every page and you have to keep going to see what happens to these people.
The characters are well developed and are easily either liked or disliked. Put them into this storyline and add twists and turns to keep one guessing makes this an excellent read! Suspense is lurking on every page and you have to keep going to see what happens to these people.
July 7, 2015
‘Human chess games play out in every institution every day. Leaders. Followers. Sacrifice. Survival of the fittest. Winners and losers.’
The pace picks up, in this second book of the series. Naomi's world is in shambles. So much for the HEA we thought we had at the end of The Other Side of Midnight. More chess pieces maneuvering across the board. King Soloman watches, strategizing, while orchestrating the movements of the pawns that serve to protect his kingdom. A black Knight and a white knight joust for the Queen. One seeks to love and protect, the other to pillage and destroy.
Uncrowned, the Queen's intelligence is seductive, her newfound boldness desirable, her beauty appreciated, but it's caught the attention of the biggest, most important piece on the board, and with that a very dangerous game is being played out. Players are brought into the game with threats and blackmail, others just seduced into their movements. We finally discover the lay of this board goes back many years, the connections the pieces have and the "why" of it all.
This is one thriller you don't want to miss. The suspense is palpable, sending your heartbeat thumping against your chest and thudding in your head. I've been very impressed with the writing of Tori de Clare. You'll want to 1-click these two. I sure hope there's a third to come.
The pace picks up, in this second book of the series. Naomi's world is in shambles. So much for the HEA we thought we had at the end of The Other Side of Midnight. More chess pieces maneuvering across the board. King Soloman watches, strategizing, while orchestrating the movements of the pawns that serve to protect his kingdom. A black Knight and a white knight joust for the Queen. One seeks to love and protect, the other to pillage and destroy.
Uncrowned, the Queen's intelligence is seductive, her newfound boldness desirable, her beauty appreciated, but it's caught the attention of the biggest, most important piece on the board, and with that a very dangerous game is being played out. Players are brought into the game with threats and blackmail, others just seduced into their movements. We finally discover the lay of this board goes back many years, the connections the pieces have and the "why" of it all.
This is one thriller you don't want to miss. The suspense is palpable, sending your heartbeat thumping against your chest and thudding in your head. I've been very impressed with the writing of Tori de Clare. You'll want to 1-click these two. I sure hope there's a third to come.
February 4, 2016
I loved the first book in The Midnight Saga, and did not expect the second book, The Darkness Visible, to be able to live up to the standard set by Either Side of Midnight. This is one of those rare exceptions in sequels - the second book is equally great, if not better. I was so pleased! These books are very well written, and "clean." This fantastic book will take you on a wild ride, and just when you think you have it figured out, the course changes and you are back to square one trying to get a grip on what's really going on. I won't plot spoil, but I will say that the villain, Solomon, is dead sexy! I cannot tell you why because I just cannot pin this one nor explain what it is that makes him truly likable, but despicable at the same time.
January 6, 2016
BRILLIANT! This will go down with some of the best books I've ever read ! A fabulous story !
First of all , the author can write . Sadly that's not always the case sometimes a good storyteller can get away with mediocre writing but in this case the writing is top shelf .
The story is amazing, filled with unexpected plot twist and turns . But written so creatively that even dedicated aficionado of the mystery suspense genre could not see them coming .
Now that I have finished the second book in the saga I am panting for the third . I don't know when I was last so beguiled by a story and so invested in the characters .
First of all , the author can write . Sadly that's not always the case sometimes a good storyteller can get away with mediocre writing but in this case the writing is top shelf .
The story is amazing, filled with unexpected plot twist and turns . But written so creatively that even dedicated aficionado of the mystery suspense genre could not see them coming .
Now that I have finished the second book in the saga I am panting for the third . I don't know when I was last so beguiled by a story and so invested in the characters .
April 10, 2015
I must admit the first half of this book had so many twists and turn that it gave me whiplash. However the last half I just couldn't put down and here I am still in my pyjamas at 11 a.m. having to reread the last chapter because I didn't want this book to end. The characters were complex, you don't know who is who and what their motives are, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A psychological thriller with a sprinkling of romance. I highly recommend this book to friends. Tori, you are my new favourite author you remind me of my other favourite author in the same genre, Tess Gerritsen. Well done!
March 1, 2016
2nd book in the series. Naomi Hamilton is back with her family, surviving the murder plot of her husband and close friend. But Nathan was so calculating, no one believes her and thinks she faked it all to get back at him for cheating. Not knowing who to trust, she ends up believing in Dan. But things aren't as they seem with Dan or her twin sister's boyfriend, all who have ties to something much deeper than she even knows. I enjoyed the book and will read the next.
January 16, 2016
Such a good book!
She has me hooked! Been a long time since I've read two books that fast! I love that she throws you for a loop. I always have to go back and re read parts that I thought I understood but realized later I didn't! Love that! Love love love!
She has me hooked! Been a long time since I've read two books that fast! I love that she throws you for a loop. I always have to go back and re read parts that I thought I understood but realized later I didn't! Love that! Love love love!
February 21, 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed this book...
Loved the first book and it was great to find there was a second one that let you know more about the people involved....was disappointed that there wasn't a third to be honest.
Loved the first book and it was great to find there was a second one that let you know more about the people involved....was disappointed that there wasn't a third to be honest.
January 23, 2016
Three, please
Again, Tori de Clare has amazed me with her talent in such a way that I promised all of you in my last review that she can! I'm simply devastated that Book Three is not ready for me to fall into this afternoon. Cheers to a gifted writer, yet again.
Again, Tori de Clare has amazed me with her talent in such a way that I promised all of you in my last review that she can! I'm simply devastated that Book Three is not ready for me to fall into this afternoon. Cheers to a gifted writer, yet again.
February 3, 2016
Great series
I got the first book of this series as a free download, but was hooked. I purchased this one as soon as I finished. I hope there is another instalment released soon, I can't wait the see what happens next.
I got the first book of this series as a free download, but was hooked. I purchased this one as soon as I finished. I hope there is another instalment released soon, I can't wait the see what happens next.
August 21, 2016
Oh my! What a cliffhanger!
The beginning of this was a little slow after the initial hook. I thought then that it probably should have been one book rather than two . But another clever twist revealed itself . And I was left breathless with anticipation at the end.
The beginning of this was a little slow after the initial hook. I thought then that it probably should have been one book rather than two . But another clever twist revealed itself . And I was left breathless with anticipation at the end.
August 23, 2016
Gripping
Wish I'd found these books in 2017 so I didn't have to wait for the next installment can the Hamilton twins ever find happiness I just don't know who to trust anymore Soloman always lurking in the background I couldn't put these books down
Wish I'd found these books in 2017 so I didn't have to wait for the next installment can the Hamilton twins ever find happiness I just don't know who to trust anymore Soloman always lurking in the background I couldn't put these books down
August 26, 2016
A REAL TREAT!
I enjoyed this book and the one preceding it sooooo much, a wonderful and exciting story, intriguing to the max and the number one reason I loved it was that the author weaved the story and interesting characters without off color language. I await more, soon.
I enjoyed this book and the one preceding it sooooo much, a wonderful and exciting story, intriguing to the max and the number one reason I loved it was that the author weaved the story and interesting characters without off color language. I await more, soon.
March 13, 2018
I am really enjoying these books and am just started on the last one. Don't know if there will be more books from Tori de Clare but I like the way she writes and hope she does do more. Looks like she's pretty busy with other parts of her life though. Good job.
May 19, 2016
The Darkness Visible
This book was better than the 1st book. Ttc gets very convoluted and is a little confusing at times. But I enjoyed it more than book 1. You must read book 1.
This book was better than the 1st book. Ttc gets very convoluted and is a little confusing at times. But I enjoyed it more than book 1. You must read book 1.
October 18, 2015
Loved it
Need more, am hoping for a third book in this series, read the first book before you pick up this, even though first does have a happy for now ending....
Need more, am hoping for a third book in this series, read the first book before you pick up this, even though first does have a happy for now ending....
December 9, 2015
On the edge my seat the entire read! Loved the twists and turns and curveballs thrown! Really hoping there is another in this series! I need more answers!
December 30, 2015
A surprise around every corner!
The plot kept twisting. Every time I thought I had it right another surprise popped up. A real quick read.
The plot kept twisting. Every time I thought I had it right another surprise popped up. A real quick read.
July 7, 2017
Couldn't read fast enough.
Better then the first. Kept gasping and thinking "I so didn't see that coming". Can't wait for the next one.
Better then the first. Kept gasping and thinking "I so didn't see that coming". Can't wait for the next one.
March 28, 2016
Getting Better with each book!
The plot keeps getting deeper and deeper! I have to read the next book now! The story keeps getting better!
The plot keeps getting deeper and deeper! I have to read the next book now! The story keeps getting better!
August 3, 2016
Great story
I want more of the story and find out what happened to the wedding. How are we going To sleep at night when we don't know what is going to happen?
I want more of the story and find out what happened to the wedding. How are we going To sleep at night when we don't know what is going to happen?
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