Night Shift

The Night Trilogy #1

by B.K. Bass

In New Angeles, crime is a fact of life in the city. But when a routine murder investigation leads to more questions than answers, homicide detective Harold Jacobson finds himself unraveling a conspiracy. As pieces of the puzzle start to come together, the big picture is revealed to be more than he ever bargained for. The only thing Harold knows for sure is that he isn’t being paid enough to deal with this.

120 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2018

About the author

B.K. Bass is the author of over a dozen works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror inspired by the pulp fiction magazines of the early 20th century and classic speculative fiction. He is also a freelance editor with experience both as a publisher and editor-in-chief of a literary journal. When B.K. isn’t dreaming up new worlds to explore, he spends his time as a lifelong student of history, bookworm, and film buff.

Reviews

[Jessica Betts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid Noir Writing - Quick Read

I've spent the past week reading Raymond Chandler, so when I say that B. K. Bass has managed to take hold of the noir style I'm not just talking about the vague one-off aesthetic you might get from a TV show that has dedicated a single episode to a quirky black and white detective plot (I know, oddly specific). This is actual noir, with the kind of grit you expect from your chainsmoking beat cops. In an enjoyable twist Night Shift is set a bit in the future, and Bass's unique take on the advancement of tech really added to the classic neon-and-neglected atmosphere I've come to expect from the genre. I'm looking forward to the next book!

[Crystal Kirkham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nitty Gritty Delight

This is a well written book with compelling characters. BK did a wonderful job of building a believable in-depth world. His voice and descriptions added richness to a well-crafted tale.
Unlike many detective novels, I didn't find the plotline predictable. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing.
Don't be too worried about the ending since this is done in more of a chapbook style. Leaving you to wonder 'what next?'.
Overall, I enjoyed reading it and I wish the next book was out already.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reminiscent of the classic serialized pieces from early noir mags such as Black Mask. Call it Future Noir or Cybernoir, it’s a gritty fun read.

[Phebe Yawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

I laughed. I cried. I examined the story. I fell in love and became so involved I forgot I was reading and became one with the story. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for part 2...very creative and fun story

[Michael Nadeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well color me satisfied! This page turner kept me guessing all the way to the end, through twists and turns of descriptive settings you are drawn into a world that blossoms in your mind. The only problem with it? It ends before the story is fully known.....now I have to wait for book 2!

[Jill Squire · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, gritty “Dragnet” old-fashioned detective read.

I really enjoyed this intriguing story for the pure fun of reading it. I found Night Shift to be a fast paced, smooth as a good scotch, easy reading detective story.

It is set in the future with a late 1940’s feel to - fedora, smoky room & glass of bourbon with a raspy narrator’s voice pulled off seamlessly by the author. A Detective Noir, solid who-dunnit & not a beat skipped.

It took me two days to simply because I am a busy, working mom, no other reason :)

I am looking forward to BK Bass’s next book in the series!

[K.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nightshift, book one by B.K. Bass, was a fun and exciting read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The story takes place in futuristic New Angelas, where homicide detective Harold Peterson is called to investigate the murder of a woman. His investigation tosses him into a stewpot of peril and finds himself mixed up in the upper echelons of the mob.
B.K. has woven a story laced with humor, sci-fi, and leaves you expectant of the next book in the trilogy. I thoroughly enjoyed Nightshift. Five-stars!

[Kaitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella kept me gripped from the dark beginning to the darker end. I need more, and I can't wait for the sequel. All the best parts of noir and crime in a real and futuristic world. The MC, though rough around the edges and a little bitter, was still hugely likable and I rooted for him even when his actions were questionable at best. The mystery kept me guessing, and the following books will no doubt answer all the questions I still have.

[Jill Squire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This gritty tale pulled me into the world of noir detective epics. The writer seamlessly pulls off a 1940’s feel in a futuristic setting, resulting in a fun, nostalgic & engrossing read.

An enjoyable, “sink your teeth into it” page turner! I was sad when Night Shift came to an end and I look forward to Book 2 of the trilogy!

[Willie Handler · Rating 5 out of 5]

What's not to like about this book? It's fast-paced, funny, dark and a real page turner. Night Shift is a unique combination of sci-fi and crime story. Looking forward to Book 2 of the trilogy so I can find out what happened to the main character.

[J.L. Peridot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn, what a thriller! This story is fast-paced, well-written and weaves a web more intricate than you’d expect for a book of this size. Worth picking up if you like a hard-boiled protagonist, urban grime and that hot pressure cooker vibe of an overcrowded dystopia.

[Eric Lahti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Night Shift made for a fun read. Bass has pulled the hard-boiled detective out of the past and present and dropped him head-first into an ugly future where the country has fallen apart. But for all the technology floating around in the story, human nature is still human nature and there are still bad people doing terrible things. It's just the way the world works. There are still jerks, they just have better computers. And cyber-hookers.

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[Jim Grenier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the first edition of this book. Enjoyed the characterization. Bass is a master of world building. Looking forward to more from him.

[Vanessa Krauss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Futuristic hard boiled crime series, though each book likely reads as acts 1, 2, and 3 given the actual length of then. Will find out as I go along.
Plot wise, it starts with the standard woman of the night meeting a tragic end, with one of the two detectives having a heart of gold for those the rest of the cast aside. As they look into her death they get embroiled into a deep political conspiracy that goes all the way up the chain. Their jobs are on the lives, as are their lives. Nail-biting action.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest.