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Charlaine Harris introduces a new trilogy set in the deserted Texas town of Midnight. Here, a pawnshop, a transient diner, and Manfred Bernardo—a newcomer with his own mysteries—create a tense atmosphere as strangers outnumber friends. The single traffic light stands as a silent witness to the town’s uncanny normalcy, while the locals guard deeper truths beneath the surface. Guided by the crossroads of Witch Light Road and Davy Road, readers uncover a dark urban fantasy woven into this contemporary setting.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Charlaine Harris
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