In the first of the Midnighters series we meet the Midnighters themselves and learn what Jessica’s special power is and why the darklings and slither fear her.
In the second of the extremely fast-paced trilogy. Jessica and Jonathan realise that others, normal people, knew about them and are stalking them.
The darklings are a also bigger threat and appear to be growing in strength, biding their time until they are able to strike and take over the midnight hour.
The Midnighters are in more danger than they realise and are caught up in a race to find out exactly why that is and what they can do to stay safe.
As the Midnighters deal with this, the young teenagers have to deal with their normal teen emotions and negotiate issues of love and identity as they come to terms with their feelings for each other.
Only Jessica and Jonathan appear to have an uncomplicated attitude about their relationship and as their bond develops, so too are Rex and Melissa forced to deal with their own feelings for each other.
Touching Darkness is a heady mix of teenage angst and drama, coupled with almost adult issues of war and betrayal.
And as the Midnighters negotiate their way through one minefield after another, they also meet yet another Midnighter - but this time it is an adult.