Walking Away from Midnight opens the Midnight Series with a captivating blend of historical detail and emotional intimacy. Set initially in the 1920s, it introduces Jessie Fordham as a precocious and spirited child whose early experiences lay the groundwork for her transformation into a wartime operative. The novel is grounded in a rich sense of place, from the eerie Midnight Lake in the French Ardennes to the fog-draped streets of Ledbury, England, providing an atmospheric backdrop for the family’s unfolding drama and secrets.

Tom Kane’s narrative style is immersive and cinematic, filled with vividly rendered settings and multilayered characters. The pacing is deliberate, allowing readers to bond with Jessie as she matures. Intrigue is deftly woven into the storyline, particularly through the subplot involving espionage, betrayal, and political maneuvering in post-World War I Britain.

As a series opener, this novel succeeds in establishing emotional stakes and a compelling protagonist, setting the tone for deeper conflicts to come.

Strengths:
Strong atmospheric setting.
Emotional character development.
Foreshadowing of espionage and legacy-driven conflict.

Copyright © Tom Kane July 2025

Book 1: Walking Away from Midnight  - Out Now
​​​​​​​Book 2: Midnight's Child   - Out Now 
Book 3: Midnight's Secret   - Out Now 
Book 4: Midnight's Crisis - Out Dec 2025 - Pre-Order  
Book 5: Midnight's Conflict   - Publishing July 2026   
Book 6: Midnight's Victory   - Publishing Dec 2026   
Book 7: Midnight's Hope   - Publishing July 2027   
Book 8: Midnight's Quest   - Publishing Dec 2027   
Book 9: Midnight's Nemesis  - Publishing July 2028 

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