The Midnight Mystery

By Eric James Chiaramonte

Elena Marsh, a former investigative journalist, returns to her hometown of Hollow Pines after a burnout. She soon discovers a disturbing pattern: every Friday at midnight, a strange crime occurs. Driven by her late uncle's unsolved cases and a hidden journal detailing similar incidents, Elena investigates, uncovering a web of secrets and lies within the seemingly peaceful town. She uncovers the "Order of the Black Hour," a secret society with a dark ritual at its core, and finds herself targeted as the next victim.

Elena faces threats, betrayal, and harrowing chases as she races against time to stop the cycle of midnight crimes. She uncovers the truth about her uncle's death, connects long-forgotten tragedies to the current events, and exposes a shocking conspiracy involving prominent townspeople. In a climactic confrontation, Elena confronts the perpetrator, bringing them to justice. However, a final clue reveals a second list of victims and dates, leaving the reader questioning if the curse has truly been broken and hinting at future conflicts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5BY6BHF
• ISBN13: 9798280270374
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"