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Polar Night #2
Polar Day
The midnight sun bakes Fairbanks, Alaska as residents gather for the annual summer solstice baseball game. Amidst the revelry and raucous shouts of “Play ball,” a spark alights and a jogger bursts into flames. Detective Danny Fitzpatrick, still reeling from his near death at the hands of vampire Aleksei Nechayev, watches in horror as the man burns alive.
Someone is burning Fairbanks and its residents and leaving nothing but smoldering embers behind. As the city sweats under a record-breaking heatwave and unexplained fires claim more victims, Danny and his colleagues struggle to find an arsonist who can conjure fire out of thin air.
To Danny’s horror, the only one who may be able to help him stop the arsonist is his nemesis Nechayev. Will the vampire help in the hunt for a witch?
Someone is burning Fairbanks and its residents and leaving nothing but smoldering embers behind. As the city sweats under a record-breaking heatwave and unexplained fires claim more victims, Danny and his colleagues struggle to find an arsonist who can conjure fire out of thin air.
To Danny’s horror, the only one who may be able to help him stop the arsonist is his nemesis Nechayev. Will the vampire help in the hunt for a witch?
246 pages, Paperback
First published February 4, 2015
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Julie Flanders
10 books170 followersI am the author of the Polar Magic series and The Ghosts of Aquinnah. Polar Curse, book 3 in the Polar Magic series, will be published in October, 2022 by Ink Smith Publishing.
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February 18, 2015
In a perfect follow-up to her earlier "Polar Night", which plunged readers into a terrifying world of frigid arctic darkness, Flanders now exposes readers to a sizzling terror under Alaska's relentless midnight sun. In the midst of Fairbanks' record-smashing heat wave, several people have burst into flames and died an excruciating death. Detective Danny Fitzpatrick saw a strange shadow in front of one of the victims before smoke started to emanate from his body, and other witnesses heard a man's voice chanting bizarre-sounding words, but the police have no forensic evidence and no reasonable explanation for what's been happening.
So maybe it's time to look for unreasonable explanations. Ever since Danny's horrific encounter with a vampire, he's ready to believe just about anything is possible. The one thing he never expected was that he'd ever have to turn to that same vampire for help. But he has no choice. The killer has only been playing with fire so far; now he's given fair warning. He going to destroy the entire city, and time is running out.
Another gooooood and creepy book from this writer.
So maybe it's time to look for unreasonable explanations. Ever since Danny's horrific encounter with a vampire, he's ready to believe just about anything is possible. The one thing he never expected was that he'd ever have to turn to that same vampire for help. But he has no choice. The killer has only been playing with fire so far; now he's given fair warning. He going to destroy the entire city, and time is running out.
Another gooooood and creepy book from this writer.
June 24, 2016
just like all of her books I have loved them. Its well written and the book draws you in so much that you will have trouble to put it down. It is a great read so just go a head and give her books a try.
May 23, 2017
Spring arrives in Fairbanks, Alaska, and its citizens are looking forward to the warmer temperatures, but not the blast of heat from hell that greets them in Polar Day, by Julie Flanders.
Detective Danny Fitzpatrick has survived his first winter in the frozen north and still questions the things he’d witnessed in Polar Night, the first book by Ms. Flanders. But he barely has time to figure out that truth, when suddenly the citizens of Fairbanks are being burned alive. Seemingly from the inside out and with no apparent catalyst.
And while Aleksei Nechayev, has left the state, he still manages to make an appearance in the heat of the mystery and without suffering even the slightest burn, much to Fitzpatrick’s consternation.
A great second mystery for the talented Ms. Flanders, an easy and quick read that moves from scene to scene with escalating terror and a conclusion that’s gratifying!
Highly recommended!
Detective Danny Fitzpatrick has survived his first winter in the frozen north and still questions the things he’d witnessed in Polar Night, the first book by Ms. Flanders. But he barely has time to figure out that truth, when suddenly the citizens of Fairbanks are being burned alive. Seemingly from the inside out and with no apparent catalyst.
And while Aleksei Nechayev, has left the state, he still manages to make an appearance in the heat of the mystery and without suffering even the slightest burn, much to Fitzpatrick’s consternation.
A great second mystery for the talented Ms. Flanders, an easy and quick read that moves from scene to scene with escalating terror and a conclusion that’s gratifying!
Highly recommended!
March 23, 2015
It starts with a jogger bursting into flames. Detective Danny Fitzpatrick can't figure out how it ignited and neither can the police arsonist specialist. The case doesn't make any sense, but Danny has met with a monster before. If there's no logical explanation for the fires, he must search outside the box. And as much as he hates it, the only one that might be able to help him is the vampire Aleksei Nechayev, the monster that still haunts his dreams.
An excellent sequel to Polar Night with plenty of suspenseful and intense moments. I've never been to Alaska, but I felt as if I were transported there with the amazing descriptions. Especially the little details. And instead of freezing, it was an unusually hot summer where the sun sets for only a few hours. The setting really came alive.
I'm still a big fan of Danny, the gruff and flawed detective. His partner Tessa is the perfect balance for him, but she's just as determined as he is, and what's more, she believes in him. When everything seems against them, they make a powerful team. I was really excited to see Aleksei back. Even more so, to get a little peek at what's been going on with him.
This is a must read for all fans of supernatural and horror stories.
An excellent sequel to Polar Night with plenty of suspenseful and intense moments. I've never been to Alaska, but I felt as if I were transported there with the amazing descriptions. Especially the little details. And instead of freezing, it was an unusually hot summer where the sun sets for only a few hours. The setting really came alive.
I'm still a big fan of Danny, the gruff and flawed detective. His partner Tessa is the perfect balance for him, but she's just as determined as he is, and what's more, she believes in him. When everything seems against them, they make a powerful team. I was really excited to see Aleksei back. Even more so, to get a little peek at what's been going on with him.
This is a must read for all fans of supernatural and horror stories.
July 23, 2015
Another wonderfully dark and twisted book by Julie Flanders and a great follow-up to her debut book Polar Night. Julie Flanders has a way of bringing you mystery and terror at the same time while set up another great scene for you. She sets it up in Alaska during the midnight hours when the sun never sets and you never know what will happen next.
Flanders brings back the lovable Detective Danny Fitzpatrick with his keen instincts and his flaws. Danny and his partner Tessa must find out why the residents of their town are bursting into flames for what seems like no apparent reason. Danny sees a shadow and hears chanting right before one of the victims burst into flames. The department has no evidence or any reasonable explanation for what is happening to the town residents. Danny does the unthinkable and gets help from the scary but gorgeous villain Aleksei Nechayev. I do not want to give away any spoilers to this awesome horror thriller.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read especially to those who like a good horror thriller. I am hoping the Flanders has left the story open for another book for this series
I was given a copy of this in return for an honest review
Flanders brings back the lovable Detective Danny Fitzpatrick with his keen instincts and his flaws. Danny and his partner Tessa must find out why the residents of their town are bursting into flames for what seems like no apparent reason. Danny sees a shadow and hears chanting right before one of the victims burst into flames. The department has no evidence or any reasonable explanation for what is happening to the town residents. Danny does the unthinkable and gets help from the scary but gorgeous villain Aleksei Nechayev. I do not want to give away any spoilers to this awesome horror thriller.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read especially to those who like a good horror thriller. I am hoping the Flanders has left the story open for another book for this series
I was given a copy of this in return for an honest review
March 18, 2015
Detective Danny Fitzpatrick is back in this superb sequel to Polar Night. Alaska is certainly a land of extremes, and while the first book took place in almost perpetual darkness, this one is set in the scorching midnight sun as Alaska sweats through an unprecedented heatwave.
Danny has come to terms with the fact vampires exist, but now he has another unexplained phenomenon on his hands. People are bursting into flames while minding their own business and suffering horrific deaths, and the police can find no rational cause. So maybe it's time to look for an irrational one, and Danny is now all too aware of the possible existence of things he would previously have scoffed out.
I really don't want to say too much that would spoil the book, but suffice to say Flanders has created another complex antagonist with a rich backstory and the showdown between good and evil is just as nailbiting as in Polar Night. I really hope there will be more in this series, as the author has once again left the story open ended.
Danny has come to terms with the fact vampires exist, but now he has another unexplained phenomenon on his hands. People are bursting into flames while minding their own business and suffering horrific deaths, and the police can find no rational cause. So maybe it's time to look for an irrational one, and Danny is now all too aware of the possible existence of things he would previously have scoffed out.
I really don't want to say too much that would spoil the book, but suffice to say Flanders has created another complex antagonist with a rich backstory and the showdown between good and evil is just as nailbiting as in Polar Night. I really hope there will be more in this series, as the author has once again left the story open ended.
February 21, 2015
Julie Flander's has a deliciously twisted mind. And I say that as a compliment! Ms. Flanders weaves a tale of magical horror that made me cringe.
From her debut novel, Polar Night to her prequel, The Turnagain Arm, she's melded them all together in Polar Day.
As with her other books, her writing is flawless and has interesting facts concerning Alaska.
I really liked how the diabolical Aleksei Nechayev makes an appearance in Polar Day, and actually helps (in his arctic, vampy way) Danny in solving this case.
I never give away spoilers, however, Ms. Flander's has left the door open for another intriguing story. I hope.
From her debut novel, Polar Night to her prequel, The Turnagain Arm, she's melded them all together in Polar Day.
As with her other books, her writing is flawless and has interesting facts concerning Alaska.
I really liked how the diabolical Aleksei Nechayev makes an appearance in Polar Day, and actually helps (in his arctic, vampy way) Danny in solving this case.
I never give away spoilers, however, Ms. Flander's has left the door open for another intriguing story. I hope.
April 13, 2017
How do you fight a villain you can't see? That's the problem facing Danny Fitzpatrick and his partner Tessa Washington as they try to find the source of the fires plaguing their city.
Julie Flanders keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. I had no idea how this crime would be solved, and feared for the safety of the main characters from very early on.
What I like about this book - and Polar Night - is how the sense of living in perpertual daylight - or nighttime - was conveyed. And how those two polar opposites (hehehe) become part of the plot.
A neat crime story, with delicious paranormal elements.
Julie Flanders keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. I had no idea how this crime would be solved, and feared for the safety of the main characters from very early on.
What I like about this book - and Polar Night - is how the sense of living in perpertual daylight - or nighttime - was conveyed. And how those two polar opposites (hehehe) become part of the plot.
A neat crime story, with delicious paranormal elements.
February 23, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was fun to read from beginning to end. I loved that the author is good enough to make a compelling story with supernatural elements and not feel the need to fall back on any tired old formulas. It's a relatively quick read and well worth the time. I would recommend it.
February 17, 2015
I enjoyed the book. I have never been to Alaska but the setting is perfect for the story. The book portrays the struggle of the supernatural's impact on the mundane world very well. I look forward to more books from the author.
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