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After Dark

After Dark

Summary

**Adapted into the Paramount+ series Curfew**
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WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE WOMEN HOLD THE POWER.

They dominate workplaces, public spaces and government.

They are no longer afraid to cross a dark car park, catch the last train, or walk home alone.

With the Curfew law in place, all men are electronically tagged and must stay at home after 7pm.

It changed things for the better. Until now.

A woman is murdered late at night and evidence suggests she knew her attacker.

It couldn't have been a man because a Curfew tag is a solid alibi... Isn't it?
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'An original, if unsettling, debut' The Sun

'So timely, so relevant and so remarkably written, it's going to live with me for some time to come' John Marrs, #1 bestselling author of The One
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Readers love After Dark:

'A read-in-one-night book!'

'Keeps you on the edge of your seat'

'Wow this is a powerful book'

'Unpredictable and thrilling'

'I devoured this book in a single day'

'I loved how the story unfolded and couldn't put it down'

'This would be an excellent book club choice'

'It will stay with me for some time to come'

'The puzzle of the victim keeps you interested, invested and reading on'

'Well written and totally believable ... It certainly gives you something to think about'

'I was hooked from the beginning to the end of this unique murder mystery'

Reviews

  • What a thought-provoking read. So timely, so relevant and so remarkably written, it's going to live with me for some time to come
    John Marrs

About the author

Jayne Cowie

An avid reader and life-long writer, Jayne Cowie also enjoys digging in her garden and makes an excellent devil's food cake. She lives near London with her family. You can find her on Instagram as @CowieJayne
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