The Darkness in the Light: A Thriller

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A psychiatrists patients are dyingare they suicides related to a new antidepressant, or is there something even more sinister going on in the northernmost town in the US A riveting new thriller from internationally bestselling author Daniel Kalla.

After Brianna OBrien takes her own life, Dr. David Spears blames himself. Though he understands suicides can be a tragic occurrence in psychiatric practice, this loss hits him particularly hard. With Brianna, hes convinced he missed crucial warning signs. When David suspects Briannas friend, Amka Obedwhom hes also been treating virtuallyis in crisis, he flies to the remote Arctic community of Utqiagvik, Alaska, only to discover that she has disappeared.

While the regional police are confident that Amka will turn up safe, David and the towns social worker, Taylor Holmes, have serious doubts. Each battling their own demons, David and Taylor launch an investigation, determined to help uncover the truth about what happened to Amka. David wonders if a new antidepressant he recently prescribed both Amka and Brianna played a role in what took place. Taylor, whos familiar with the locals, suspects a drug lord with connections to Amkas boyfriend.

Who is right Where is Amka Is she still alive

What begins as a missing persons inquiry and suspicion over a pharmaceutical cover-up quickly evolves into a terrifying journey of treachery and deathone that will horrify this isolated town and endanger many more lives.

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Kallas writing has grown over the years and this book, with its well-written descriptions of the far north, is one of his best. He blends social and cultural images into the thriller and keeps the pace running. A storyline I was convinced was the plot turns out to be a huge herring. Shows I can still be hornswoggled by a good twisty tale.
The Globe and Mail
Agripping, heartbreaking, and enthralling suspense so vividly immersive that I was hooked from the first page. With crisp, powerful writing and two extremely compelling voices, Kalla draws you in to the remote, intriguing world of the Arctic and the tragic, inexplicable suicide clusters that have ravaged a small, tight-knit town. Kalla is a clever master of surprise, dropping subtle clues and expertly changing course, so you cant possibly look away until the mystery is solved. Its an absolute must-read from a remarkable talent.
SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, USA Today and #1 nationally bestselling author of Woman on the Edge
Agripping thriller about a remote community and a potential miracle cure for depression gone wrong. Kalla excels at atmosphere and introducing us to environments that are unique in the genre. He deftly weaves togetherintrigue and important questions about how we treat mental health and ourselves, and I couldnt put this down until I discovered how it all worked out. Fast-paced and complex, thisis a must-read.
CATHERINE McKENZIE, bestselling author ofSix Weeks to LiveandIll Never Tell
Explores powerful themes in Kallas signature page-turning style. With hairpin turns and shocking twists, readers will be captivated until the final page.
ROBYN HARDING, bestselling author of The Perfect Family
Kalla is unparalleled in his ability to create compelling characters that embody societal trauma and medical complexities. The Darkness in the Light explores rural northern health care, the unrelenting pressure of depression, and pharmaceutical treatments with great care. Both heartbreaking and brave, this is a boldly written story that fans will love and new readers will devour.
AMBER COWIE, author of Last One Alive
Kallas Alaskan whodunit delights . . . Just remember that Vancouver E.R. doctor Daniel Kalla not only writes superb medical thrillers with a pronounced social edgehis books are also terrific murder mysteries.
Winnipeg Free Press
If you enjoy gripping, psychological thrillers, Daniel Kallas book The Darkness in The Light will hold your attention to the very end.
British Columbia Review
Emergency room physician Danial Kalla is one of Canadas bestselling and most impressive writers, and his latest novel, The Darkness in the Light, demonstrates why.
Zoomer

Author Bio

Daniel Kalla is an internationally bestselling author of many novels, including The Darkness in the Light, Lost Immunity, The Last High, and We All Fall Down. Kalla practices emergency medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit him at DanielKalla.com or follow him on Twitter @DanielKalla.