Praise for AT FIRST LIGHT

“At First Light by Barbara Nickless is one of the best books I’ve read in a long, long while. With unique and unforgettable characters who match wits with a devious, sophisticated and ritualistic serial killer, this complex and compelling story is as powerful as a Norse God and just as terrifying. I can’t wait for the next book in the series featuring Detective Addie Bisset and Dr. Evan Wilding! Bravo!”
—Lisa Jackson, #1 NYT bestselling author

“At First Light is a stunner of a tale. Barbara Nickless has fashioned a deep exploration into moral depravity and the dark depths of the human soul in a fashion not seen since the brilliant David Fincher film SE7EN. This wholly realized tale is reminiscent of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Scottoline at their level best.”
—Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author

“The moment I finished this intelligent and pulse-pounding psychological thriller, I was ready for Book Two…. Dr. Evan Wilding is one of the most interesting fictional characters I’ve met in some time.… Author Nickless’ prose is crisp and, at times, poetic. Her descriptions are vivid but balanced. I became immediately attached to her engaging and well-drawn characters. In some respects, At First Light is reminiscent of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. I highly recommend this book to fans of fast-paced thrillers that include riddles, ancient languages and literature.”
—Claudia N. Oltean for the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union

“Barbara Nickless has crafted a dark, twisty thrill ride with a bad guy to give you nightmares, and a pair of protagonists you will want to come back to again and again. Lock your doors and curl up with this book!”
—Tami Hoag, #1 NYT bestselling author

“[In] this intense psychological thriller… Evan and Addie race to prevent more bloodshed. Hints of a romantic relationship between the pair enliven the story, and references to Beowulf and Viking history add depth. Readers will hope to see more of Addie and Evan.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Brilliant Evan Wilding, with his goshawk and unusual friendships, will fascinate those who read for character.”
—Library Journal

“At First Light is a winner.”
—The Denver Post

“… a high intensity thriller that will take your breath away.… Barbara Nickless is an awesome talent!”
—Mysterious Book Report

“Readers not only will be treated to a good story—one with believable characters, a strong plot line, twists and turns, and plenty of action—they also will learn a great deal about dwarfism, runes and the Viking culture.”
—Bookreporter

“Even though I really enjoyed the previous novels from Barbara Nickless, At First Light is my favorite by far. The novel is a very solid murder mystery and the plot elements of Viking lore and runes were both entertaining and informative.”
—BVS Reviews

Praise for DARK OF NIGHT

“Readers rejoice: Dr. Evan Wilding is back, and Dark of Night is another great vehicle for his wry brilliance. The novel is fascinating and twisty with unforgettable characters and writing that took my breath away. You’ll want to clear your calendar for this one.”
—Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author

“Captivating, compelling, and completely intriguing! Sherlock Holmes meets The Da Vinci Code in this brilliantly written and seamlessly researched adventure, where clues from the ancient past propel contemporary global intrigue. This is an immersive and atmospheric thriller, with an unforgettable main character, and I could not put it down.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author

“Dr. Evan Wilding is absolutely my new favorite fictional human. His witty charm, his intellect—matched only by his wry humor—along with his goshawk sidekick make him exactly the kind of character who captures an audience within a few lines. Add in the talented and tough Detective Addie Bisset, a death by cobra, and a collection of sketchy people all seeking the same, priceless artifact, and Dark of Night will have you flipping pages well into the night. Barbara Nickless is a phenomenal talent and she just gets better with every book. Dark of Night is her best yet. Bravo!”
—Danielle Girard, USA Today & Amazon #1 Bestselling Author

“Dark of Night had me at Moses papyri. Stolen antiquities, dark forces, cobra bites. What a wonderful read. What an adventure to sink into. What beautiful writing. I loved it.”
—Tracy Clark, award-winning author

“Nickless’ character-driven mystery unfolds on a panoramic scale…Engrossing bits of scholarship tucked into a nifty procedural with amiable sleuths.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Evan and his immediate circle fascinate… Fans of religious thrillers will have fun.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Missing artifacts? The dark underbelly of the antiquities world? Murder by… cobra? Count me in. Dark of Night is a top-notch thriller with an unforgettable lead in Dr. Evan Wilding. It’s no surprise that Barbara Nickless has fast become one of my favorite authors. I tore through this novel at breakneck speed and can’t wait for the next adventure.”
—Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming Home

“Dark of Night is a superb novel…. After reading the first book in the series, I was hopeful that a second book would be as good or better. I wasn’t disappointed. With the new book, Barbara Nickless has solidified a great new mystery series.”
—BVS Reviews

Praise for PLAY OF SHADOWS

“A brisk and clever whodunit with chills and verve.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Barbara Nickless hits the ball out of the park on this one….This is the third in the series but can be easily read as a standalone.”
—Midwest Book Review

“Play of Shadows is an artful mystery, heavily researched…and one that combines a contemporary serial killer with a complex of ancient myths and symbols.”
—The Denver Post

“An intense thriller that resonates with dark myth, Play of Shadows is another fascinating case for Dr Evan Wilding, one of the most interesting and original protagonists in mystery fiction. I want more!”
—J.F. Penn, NYT and USA Today bestselling author

“Play of Shadows is a work of mythic proportions! Once again Barbara Nickless demonstrates her masterful storytelling, and her outstanding character development. We get to see a more nuanced side of Dr. Evan Wilding (already my favorite literary character), his archeologist brother, River, his assistant, Diana, and detectives Addie Bisset and Patrick McBrady of the Chicago police department as they delve deeply into mythology (the Minotaur of Crete) to solve this grisly crime and stop the killer’s deranged game. Nickless skillfully plays with the idea of Shadow, as we see the darker side of humanity. Barbara Nickless’s research is staggering, her grasp of mythology is impressive, and the story is riveting. Once I got started, I could not put it down. This is Barbara Nickless’ finest work to date.”
—Francesca Ferrentelli, PhD, LPC, Mythologist and Psychotherapist

“Featuring a truly sinister monster and one of the best chase sequences put to page, Play of Shadows is equal parts harrowing and intriguing. Fans of the series will be familiar with the multi-layered tensions between Dr. Evan Wilding and Chicago detective Addie Bisset, but this time out Evan’s brother River adds a feisty, action-oriented element to the mix. The puzzle they face is a doozy, the clues are manifold, and the trail they follow is littered with traps. Play of Shadows is as smart as it is captivating, right down to the last page.”
—Mark Stevens, author of The Allison Coil Mystery Series