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Within the Nightside—a secret London underworld where time never turns—detective John Taylor is tasked with stopping the elusive Nightingale. Her hypnotic voice has driven numerous fans to suicide, and Taylor vows to protect the neighborhood before her music claims more victims. To capture her, he must withstand the deadly melody and survive the dangers lurking in the shadows.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Simon R. Green
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