Hanging Softly in the Night

A Detective Nick Larson Novel

De: Maria Elena Alonso Sierra

Narrado por: Charles Kahlenberg

A questionable suicide...a detective’s suspicion...and a desperate hunt for a serial killer before more victims are found.

New York Police Department’s Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan is under siege by the flu, and Detective Nick Larson and his partner, Detective Victor Sacco, are up to their armpits with work overload. The captain’s cigar is seriously chewed, and everyone is working around the clock. To complicate matters, on a personal level, things aren’t going smoothly, either. Laura Howard, the woman Nick loves, is also having issues with a psycho twin sister who is doing everything to ruin Laura's business and her life.

Then Nick's captain assigns a new case, a suicide. From the moment Nick steps on scene, however, something doesn't feel quite right, especially when, upon investigating the case further, the supposed suicide looks more and more like an actual homicide. Immediately, Nick's instincts kick into gear, but rev into overdrive when similar questionable suicides pop up around the area. And with the way things have been going lately, it would just be Nick’s luck to have a serial killer on the loose.

Set in New York City, Hanging Softly in the Night is a story of murder, mental illness, determination, perseverance, and, ultimately, justice.

Recipient of the following awards:

• 2021 Bronze Medal Global Book Awards
• 2021 Honorable Mention Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
• 2021 Top Pick Medal Author Shout Reader Ready Awards

©2021 Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra (P)2022 Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

Trust your instincts

Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

4 out of 5 Stars

This book is filled with twists and turns. The suspense is off the charts. Once you get hooked, you won’t be able to stop listening.

Nick Larson is a homicide detective with skeletons in his closet. When a case brings those skeletons out, Nick must manage his emotions, the case, and blossoming relationship. As Nick and his partner dig further into what appears to be a suicide, all the signs are pointing to homicide. As the cases pile up, Nick notices a connection that might point to a serial killer.

Will his skeletons keep him from figuring the case out? Can his new romance survive his job?

The author builds on the characters developed in this series to keep one hooked. It was a wonderful listen. Can’t wait for the next chapter in this saga.

On the edge!

I dreaded every moment I had to pause listening to get back to my everyday existence. This was a story that was good to read, but amazing to hear. The narrator had the perfect voice to fuel your imagination of a detective on the hunt. I was enraptured with this book, and felt transformed into the story itself the more I read. The mystery, romance, suspense, and dramatic intensity only help to draw you in more. As the story unfolds you see Detective Larson become more entangled in the complexities of the suicide case, handling issues with his lady love, and becoming a man pushed to the limits. Can he solve this puzzle and will it be in time?

Awesome Beginning

Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso Sierra
Narrated by Charles Kahlenberg

This is a new author and series to me. I thoroughly enjoyed this story that kept me guessing until the end. It definitely can be listened to as a stand-alone, but I’m looking forward to listening to the rest of the books in this series. This book was filled with mystery and kept me listening long into the night.
The narrator of this book is also new to me. At first, I wasn’t sure if I could listen to the whole book, but after about a chapter the narrator grew on me. It had just been quite a while since I listen to a book with one narrator. Lately I have listened to duet narration. This book really took on a life of its own once I got into the storyline.

great story

This is my first audio by this author which I enjoyed listening to from beginning to end. I enjoyed how the narrator pulled me into the story by using different tones of voices. They kept the story engaging and made it easy to listen to. They made it easy for me to imagine the characters throughout the story. This is a suspenseful story that is a fast paced about a detective and a serial killer that needs to be found before more deaths happen. The twists and turns had me wanting to know more about what would happen next. This is a great audio and I can't wait to pick up the next audio by this author. I highly recommend this audio.

A wonderful mystery

This was a great read. It was full of twists and turns and the story was cohesive and easy to follow. It had good suspense and a nice New York detective storyline with originality and style. There was no shortage of details to keep you intrigued and immersed.