At Midnight Comes the Cry is the thrilling hardcover edition of Book 10 in the acclaimed Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming. Set during the Christmas season in the Adirondacks of upstate New York, this gripping mystery combines small-town crime, police procedural, suspense, and emotional character-driven storytelling into an unforgettable read. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, C.J. Box, William Kent Krueger, and Julia Keller, this latest installment delivers heart-pounding suspense alongside richly developed characters and timely themes.

As Christmas approaches, Reverend Clare Fergusson and her husband, former police chief Russ Van Alstyne, are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with their young son. But when a beloved holiday parade is disrupted by violent extremists, their peaceful plans quickly unravel. At the same time, a missing police officer, a rookie attorney investigating a dangerous conspiracy, and a forest ranger searching for his missing uncle all find themselves pulled into a deadly mystery stretching deep into New York's Adirondack Mountains. As their investigations collide, the group must race against time to stop a deadly plot before the longest nights of winter claim even more victims.

At Midnight Comes the Cry Hardcover – A Suspenseful Small-Town Mystery

Blending atmospheric winter settings, compelling mysteries, and deeply human characters, At Midnight Comes the Cry is another standout addition to Julia Spencer-Fleming's beloved mystery series. Filled with twists, emotional depth, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, this novel explores courage, justice, family, and the strength of ordinary people facing extraordinary danger. Whether you've followed Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne from the beginning or are discovering the series for the first time, this hardcover edition is a must-have for mystery lovers and crime fiction fans.

Product Details

Title: At Midnight Comes the Cry

Author: Julia Spencer-Fleming

Format: Hardcover

Series: Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery – Book 10

Genre:

• Mystery
• Police Procedural
• Crime Fiction
• Suspense Thriller
• Cozy Mystery

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 1.12 x 9.35 x 6.57 inches

Publication Date: November 18, 2025

Awards: Instant USA Today Bestseller

Author Biography

Julia Spencer-Fleming is a New York Times bestselling author best known for the award-winning Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery series. Her novels have earned numerous honors, including Agatha, Anthony, Barry, Dilys, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Nero Award nominations. A former attorney, she lives in southern Maine, where she continues to write critically acclaimed mystery and suspense novels.