4.5 stars

Bursting at the seams with quality, reading Night Will Find You is a memorable, but overwhelming experience, as Julia Heaberlin seems to have deployed every literary arsenal imaginable into this novel: lyrical writing, flawed characters, haunting atmosphere, pulpy crime thriller, and even an angsty romance. Even though there are moments where the narrative doesn't quite find the balance among its genre-conflicting elements, overall I was still won over by its ambition and craftsmanship.

This is possibly the most 'film noir' story I've read in recent time. The characters are steeped in cynicism and gloom, complimenting the constant sense of dread throughout. The pivotal 'crime solving using ghostly visions' plot has me hooked, although in retrospect the answers to its mysteries are quite basic and underwhelming, and the supernatural element doesn't quite hit the punchline. Additionally, one can argue the romance subplot is an afterthought, not as firmly embedded as the author might've hoped.

I may not name Night Will Find You as my favorite book of the year, however it definitely stands out from the more cookie-cutter entries; I enjoyed its unyielding ferocity, and I was intrigued to see how it tie its array of ideas together (a scientist who can see visions, an unsolved kidnapping, tumultuous family relationships, online mind games with a far-right personality, to name a few).

**This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated!**