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Rise the Dark
Rise the Dark | Michael Koryta
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Mark Novak's greatest mystery may be his own... Rise the dark. These were the last words written in Lauren Novak's notebook before she was murdered in a strange Florida village. They've never meant anything to the police or to her husband, investigator Markus Novak. Now the man he believes killed her is out of prison, and draws Markus to the place he's avoided for so long: the lonely road where his wife was shot to death beneath the cypress trees and Spanish moss in a town called Cassadaga. In Red Lodge, Montana, a senseless act of vandalism shuts the lights off in the town where Sabrina Baldwin is still trying to adjust to a new home and mourning the loss of her brother, who was a high voltage linesman just like her husband, Jay. As the spring's final snowstorm calls Jay deeper into the mountains, chasing the destruction on the electrical grid, Sabrina is abducted by Garland Webb, the man Markus Novak believes killed his wife. Drawing them all together is a messianic villain who understands that you can never outpace your past. You can only rise against the future.
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NatalieR
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This book is #2 in the Markus Novak series. Novak is a private detective tormented by his wife‘s murder and haunted by memories of his family he left behind long ago. As he searches for answers about his wife‘s murder, he is unexpectedly forced to return his homestead in Montana to help another private detective search for a missing woman. I love how he incorporated Nikola Tesla into the foundation of this story. ⚡️#MountTBR

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jdw
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Randomly picked this at a book store- was not disappointed. Had no idea it was part of a series, and now I‘m even more determined to become closer with the character that is Mark Novak. Bravo, Koryta. You kept me on my seat for the entirety of this masterpiece

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Was looking forward to seeing Michael Koryta again. He had lunch with our staff a couple years ago. (Not that he would remember me, but it would have been nice to say hi.)

#bookexpo19 #bookexpo #BEA

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Pandalibrarian
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I had forgotten how much I enjoy Michael Koryta‘s books. Fast paced and thrilling - with enough realism to make you worry about your power source.

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MMFinck
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Author recommended by a male friend. Fascinating detail. A bit too long near the end. Eager to start another Koryta.

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EadieB
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2nd book of the Markus Novak series. Markus is hunting for his wife‘s killer. He meets up with her killer on the lonely road where she was shot. A touch of the paranormal and dry humor make this book interesting. His wife‘s last words were, “Rise the Dark” and Markus is also searching for what she meant by those words. A villain in the story tells Markus that you can never outpace your past, you can only “Rise Against the Future”.

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AnnieReads
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Kind of creepy but a good thriller.

Bookladylinda I like this author but don't read nearly enough of his books!!! 8y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Maybe not the best book to listen while driving home late... but I made it safely! #librofm #audiobooks

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MidnightBookGirl
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This book is making me paranoid! Which, actually, is what I look for in a thriller. ;)

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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post! Any Michael Koryta fans? Met him at #BookCon a couple years ago 😁👏🏻👏🏻! This is the second Mark Novak book, and it's a complex puzzle of murder, kidnapping, revenge, action, coming to terms with one's past, and all kinds of other goodies that make for a great thrill ride. Can't wait to read his latest 😊! #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

alisahar I really loved Those Who Wish Me Dead! I gave it to my dad after he was recuperating from surgery. Didn't enjoy his recent one as much (the one about the cave- the name's escaping me..) 8y
Kappadeemom Just finished this last night😍 8y
CocoReads I've only read So Cold The River but I loved it and want to read more of his books. 8y
Bette Yep, a fan. Gotta get to this. As the stack rises higher. 📚❤️️👍 8y
MrBook @alisahar "Last Words" ?? I liked "Cypress House" on audio. Thought of Liam Neeson in the main role. @Kappadeemom That's amazing ??????!! @CocoReads I like his books ???! @Bette *shields eyes as I look to the heavens* Ooooh ?????! 8y
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Kappadeemom
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Yep. It's 38 degrees here in South Georgia and this gal is not made for cold weather. 😳

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Kappadeemom
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The best place in the world if you happened to be "trapped" ?

Texreader 😂😂😂 8y
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Kappadeemom
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"Back to life, back to reality" ?

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Kappadeemom
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Reviewsbylola 😂😂😂😂 I cringe whenever anyone borrows my books. 8y
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Lissa00
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Reading while cooking and trying to stay anxiety free as it gets closer to results time😱

Karkar Oh I wanted to watch real tv. But I just can't- so glad it is over tonight 8y
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Suzze
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I liked this better than the first one, but I'm still not sure. I feel like there is something better to come, so might just have to read the third one when it comes out.

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LittleBrownBooks
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Today is the day! In honor of today's release of Rise the Dark, Michael's dog Lola sent a special message.

LeahBergen 😂😂 8y
BethFishReads 😀😀 8y
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LittleBrownBooks
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BookishTrish Looking forward to it! 8y
Bette Can't wait! Think I'm 1st on hold! 😋👏🏻 8y
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wintercherry
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Best thing to happen to me today ... and it was a GOOD day.

tonilehelena I was just talking to someone at work about this! I can't wait to read it. 9y
wintercherry I loved loved loved Those Who Wish Me Dead. This is shaping up well :) 9y
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