Built From Her Bones: A Mayhem At Midnight Novel

Built From Her Bones: A Mayhem At Midnight Novel

In the rain-soaked streets of Port Sentinel, Special Agent Damon Parker hunts a killer whose crimes echo the darkest moment of his past: the brutal murder of his mother. Each body left behind is a meticulously staged tableau, marked by a single lilac petal, a chilling signature that drags Damon back to the night his world shattered. As the body count rises, the killer, Anthony Vexler, a man of chilling precision and hidden scars, plays a deadly game, taunting Damon with cryptic messages and personal relics. With his team, rookie Joe Ortega and sharp profiler Natalie Rivera, Damon chases leads through seedy bars, decaying apartments, and forgotten parks, unraveling a pattern that points to a mastermind orchestrating chaos from the shadows. But every step closer to Vexler pulls Damon deeper into his trauma, threatening to break him before he can stop the next kill. As the stakes escalate and allies fall, Damon must confront the ghosts of his past to end the game or become its final piece. A gritty, heart-pounding noir thriller, Built from Her Bones weaves a tale of vengeance, redemption, and the cost of chasing monsters in a city that never sleeps. AP News - Zachery Clark brings a cinematic storytelling style shaped by a deep appreciation for classic noir and modern psychological suspense. His ability to fuse character-driven depth with edge-of-your-seat pacing elevates this installment, expanding the Mayhem at Midnight universe and revealing new dimensions within its haunted protagonist. EIN Presswire- Ideal for fans of gritty detective fiction, psychological thrillers, and atmospheric crime dramas, Built From Her Bones blends high-stakes investigation with raw emotional tension. Working alongside rookie Joe Ortega and profiler Natalie Rivera, Damon navigates seedy bars, crumbling apartments, and shadows where secrets fester. Readers who appreciate layered character arcs, escalating stakes, and noir-infused settings will find themselves fully immersed in the world of Port Sentinel. Zachery Clark is a retired Army veteran and cross‑genre novelist whose twenty‑plus years of service instilled discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for the power of storytelling. A devoted father of three, he balances family life with a lifelong passion for creativity, whether fueling his Lego obsession or crafting narratives that blur the line between reality and imagination. Clark's fascination with writing began in childhood, when he reworked novels into short stories he proudly shared with his mother. That early spark evolved into a signature style defined by psychological tension, meta‑fictional twists, and characters whose relationships pulse with authenticity, dark humor, and emotional depth. His fiction challenges readers to question perception, power, and truth, blending meticulous research with innovative narrative structures. His work has recently drawn national attention through BrightKey PR's press campaigns, most notably the announcement of Built From Her Bones (December 2025), the latest installment in the Mayhem at Midnight series. Praised for its noir‑infused atmosphere and emotional resonance, the novel further cements Clark's reputation as a writer who fuses cinematic suspense with deep human storytelling. Beyond fiction, Clark embraces his inner research geek. He holds three degrees, including Homeland Security and Human Resource Management, and brings that analytical rigor to every project. When he's not writing or staring into the abyss of a computer screen, he can often be found outdoors... unless the cold drives him back inside to gaze longingly out the window. Who's he kidding? He's playing video games.