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Rogue Nights

✍️ Rebecca Poole
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A police procedural about a family secret and violent murders in Jacksonville.

Thomas Guerny prepares to leave the Jacksonville Police Department, leaving his sons Ridge and Marcus to follow in his footsteps. Their first joint case involves gruesome killings that threaten a secret treaty involving their family. Ridge finds his brother’s jealousy interfering with the investigation of a rogue individual. He partners with Nina from special forensics, who has her own hidden agenda. Together they attempt to save the city while managing their personal conflicts. The narrative emphasizes the strain on the Guerny family as their involvement in the treaty faces exposure. The story does not rely on supernatural forces but rather on human ambition and betrayal.

Key Themes
family legacy secret treaty police investigation
Literary Context

The book is set in Jacksonville, Florida, within the context of modern American law enforcement. It draws on traditions of police procedurals and family drama genres popular in contemporary independent publishing.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Tess Gerritsen · John Grisham · Harlan Coben
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2016 📖 492 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781539692294

📝 Description: Rogue Nights

Rebecca Poole presents Rogue Nights, a narrative centered on Thomas Guerny’s impending retirement from the Jacksonville Police Department. The story follows his sons, Ridge and Marcus, who are preparing to enter the academy with hopes of establishing their own reputations. Their initial assignment involves investigating a series of violent murders that endanger both the city and a hidden agreement involving the Guerny family. Ridge discovers his brother’s growing jealousy complicates the investigation into a rogue element threatening to expose the family’s secret treaty. To manage this dilemma, he collaborates with Nina, a member of the special forensics unit. Both characters carry their own concealed histories as they work together to identify the culprit and prevent further destruction. The plot relies on familial tension and professional duty rather than supernatural elements. This book suits readers interested in police procedural dramas and family dynamics within law enforcement. It may not appeal to those seeking paranormal horror or gothic fiction, as the threats are human and political. Poole structures the narrative around the intersection of personal legacy and public safety. The story focuses on Ridge’s efforts to balance his relationship with Marcus while solving the case alongside Nina. The resolution depends on uncovering the truth behind the treaty and the rogue’s identity.

💎 Our verdict on Rogue Nights

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Rebecca Poole crafts a tense procedural that prioritizes human psychology over gore. The narrative effectively balances the professional investigation of gruesome murders with the personal fallout of a secret family treaty. The dynamic between the brothers serves as a strong emotional core, highlighting themes of jealousy and rivalry. While lacking paranormal elements, it delivers sufficient dread through political exposure and familial strife. This approach suits readers who prefer grounded, character-driven horror over traditional genre tropes, offering a fresh take on the police procedural format.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy intricate police procedurals mixed with deep familial drama will find this narrative compelling. The book offers a unique perspective on the strain of legacy, focusing on how personal history impacts professional duty. Those interested in the psychological aspects of betrayal and jealousy within high-stakes environments will appreciate the nuanced character dynamics between Ridge, Marcus, and Nina. It appeals to audiences seeking grounded tension without supernatural elements, providing a realistic look at human conflict and political maneuvering in law enforcement.

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Rebecca Poole crafts a tense procedural that prioritizes human psychology over gore. The narrative effectively balances the professional investigation of gruesome murders with the personal fallout of a secret family treaty. The dynamic between the brothers serves as a strong emotional core, highlighting themes of jealousy and rivalry. While lacking paranormal elements, it delivers sufficient dread through political exposure and familial strife. This approach suits readers who prefer grounded, character-driven horror over traditional genre tropes, offering a fresh take on the police procedural format.

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