At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer-Fleming – Hardcover – Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series

At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer-Fleming – Hardcover – Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series returns readers to the beloved New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring Reverend Clare Fergusson and former police chief Russ Van Alstyne. Set during the holiday season in Millers Kill, the couple hopes to spend a peaceful Christmas with their baby boy, enjoying festive traditions like visiting Santa, decorating the tree, and attending the church pageant. But their plans quickly unravel when a beloved holiday parade is disrupted by white supremacists, pulling them into a dangerous web of militias, conspiracies, and murder.

At Midnight Comes the Cry Hardcover – A Gripping Holiday Mystery Thriller

The At Midnight Comes the Cry hardcover delivers a suspenseful and thought-provoking mystery filled with complex characters and high-stakes intrigue. As Clare and Russ become entangled in a disturbing series of events, several other individuals are drawn into the unfolding mystery. Police officer Hadley Knox struggles to balance motherhood and her duties while searching for her missing former partner. Meanwhile, a determined young lawyer secretly investigates a growing conspiracy tied to extremist groups.

As the investigation leads deep into the snowy wilderness of the Adirondack High Peaks, multiple storylines converge into a tense race against time. Julia Spencer-Fleming masterfully blends suspense, social tension, and compelling characters in this gripping addition to the long-running mystery series.

Book Details

Title: At Midnight Comes the Cry
Author: Julia Spencer-Fleming
Format: Hardcover
Series: Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery Series
Genre: Mystery / Crime Thriller / Suspense

Number of Pages: 320
Publication Date: November 18, 2025
Dimensions: 1.12 x 9.35 x 6.57 in

Author

Julia Spencer-Fleming is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the acclaimed Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne mystery series. She is the winner of numerous awards including the Agatha, Anthony, Dilys, Barry, Macavity, and Gumshoe Awards. Her novels have also been shortlisted for the Edgar and Nero Wolfe awards. She lives in southern Maine in a historic farmhouse.