Publisher's Synopsis
When danger arrives, his job is to keep it out."An action-packed roller coaster of a read that will leave you begging for more." Midnight's, the hottest nightspot in town. Danny Norton runs the door. His job is to keep people safe, though he spends more time than he should trying to work out if Vicki Lamont, the beautiful meet-and-greet hostess he worships from afar, knows he exists. An ex-boxer, Danny is scared of no one. Except Vicki. Vicki terrifies him. Right now, with a brutal killer snatching clubbers off the streets and a bullying ex-husband who won't leave her alone, Vicki is in sore need of someone she can depend on. Danny would love to take the job, if only he was brave enough to apply. But a crazed serial killer and Vicki aren't Danny's only problems.
A Russian Crime boss wants to use the club to grow his operation, but first needs to get rid of Danny and replace him with someone more, 'amenable'.
Then there's the shady business rival scheming to take over the Midnight's door contract by destroying Danny's reputation for running tight doors.
On top of all that, there's Danny's other problem. The one he thought had gone away years ago. Part of it involves a missing person, and a recently discovered body. And now the police are showing the sort of interest in Danny that could ruin everything - especially his attempts to show Vicki he's just the man she needs.
As the violence escalates and the killer stalks ever closer, Danny is forced to call on all his reserves of street know-how, determination and guts in order to save himself and everything he holds dear - not least the life of the woman he loves. A gripping and authentic account of life, 'on the door', and the dangers door staff the world over face, Midnight's Door delves into a world clubbers never get to see - and should never want to see.ROBERT F BARKER is a former senior police detective and the author of the DCI Jamie Carver Series of crime novels. MIDNIGHT'S DOOR is the first in his new 'Northern Noir Series', a series of gritty crime stories that brings the reader as close to the reality of life 'on the edge' as can be found anywhere in crime fiction today., br>5* Praise for MIDNIGHT'S DOOR
"Edge of the seat action from start to finish"
"What a story! Fast paced, exciting, I just couldn't put it down."
"Wish I could give this book 10 stars. Had me hooked right from the start."
5* Praise for Robert F Barker's other books"A gripping read about an exceptional detective and the complexities in his life"(Last Gasp)"Fabulous writer and solid knowledge of police procedures. Can't wait for more from this writer" -Last Gasp"A fantastic page turner with a hugely sinister and disturbing villain at its heart" -Family Reunion
"As exciting and 'real' as anything I have read in a police detective novel in a long time" - Family Reunion
"Well written and fast paced.... a great read for crime-thriller fans" - Final Breath
"Loved, loved, LOVED this book! Couldn't put it down. Always left on the edge of my seat wanting to know what happened next!"(Last Gasp)
"A very well crafted mystery that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat"(Final Breath)
"Jamie Carver is a mix of genius... and emotional wreck!" - Out Of Air
"So compelling and well written that I can't wait to read the next in the series" (Final Breath)
"Brilliant rounding off of a stunning trilogy" (Out Of Air)
"My preference for fiction is procedural crime thrillers... and I can say that these are the very best example of the genre that I have ever come across. More please as soon as you can!"(Out Of Air)
