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Nightfall by Stephen Leather

I was recommended this book by a member of the bookclub I attend. Stephen Leather is a popular British thriller writer and he has written another fast paced thriller which is more horror than pure suspense/thriller.

This book features former cop turned private investigator,Jack Nightingale, who discovers his true father (he was adopted at birth) has sold his soul to a demon who will take possesion on his next birthday.The plot follows his struggl;e to get out of the bargain his father made and there are many deaths of people around him on the way. It is one of those books which you can't put down and is easy to read. A great holiday read.

This appears to be the first book in a new series as there are still a few loose ends which weren't tied up at the end of the book. Jack Nightingale is an engaging character with a good sense of humour and there is a possible romantic liaison to develop. Looks like an interesting series to follow.