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‘Subverted my expectations at almost every turn… Jordan shows how the aftermath of violence affects all those who witness it’ New York Times ‘Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping – I tore through it in a single day’ Louise Candlish 'Clever, immersive and utterly engrossing, The Dark Hours is a triumph' Andrea Mara 'Dazzling…this tangled, terrifying story feels as though Jordan has been writing for decades. It would make great TV' Daily Mail A gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction 1994: When Gardaí Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her days, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him… 2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now a retired detective with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old Superintendent – two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94. It’s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face down a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her still. Yet Julia is no longer a naïve junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer… Readers are gripped by The Dark Hours… 'You are whipped along with the plot… Breathtaking, heart-thumping. Couldn't put this down' (Five stars) 'From the first to the last page, it is captivating. The pace is quick and relentless, and the plotting is flawless' (Five stars) 'By far the easiest 5 stars I've given this year!… I'm so excited to read more from this author' (Five stars) 'I absolutely loved Julia, what an amazingly complex and expertly crafted character!' (Five stars) Praise for The Dark Hours 'An original heroine. Remarkably engrossing' Platinum ‘Dark, gripping and atmospheric, I was hooked by the first page… you won't be able to put The Dark Hours down’ Sam Blake 'A relentlessly twisty one-sitting read' Catherine Ryan Howard 'I LOVED Julia Harte. What an original and complex character. I raced through this gripping novel; Amy Jordan is an impressive new voice’ Edel Coffey 'Pace and pathos, insight and inspiration! A cracking whirlwind serial killer story' Gill Perdue ‘I loved the fact that the protagonist was an older woman… A strikingly original lead character, vivid characterisation and tight plotting… a very enjoyable read’ Liz Nugent ‘Twin timelines, two serial killers, a truly shocking opening scene: in The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan takes us on a twisty and terrifying journey to the darkest of places’ Catherine Kirwan

'Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping - I tore through it in a single day' Louise Candlish'Clever, immersive and utterly engrossing, The Dark Hours is a triumph' Andrea Mara'A relentlessly twisty one-sitting read' Catherine Ryan HowardA gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction

‘Subverted my expectations at almost every turn… Jordan shows how the aftermath of violence affects all those who witness it’ New York Times ‘Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping – I tore through it in a single day’ Louise Candlish 'Clever, immersive and utterly engrossing, The Dark Hours is a triumph' Andrea Mara 'Dazzling…this tangled, terrifying story feels as though Jordan has been writing for decades. It would make great TV' Daily Mail A gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction 1994: When Gardaí Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her days, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him… 2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now a retired detective with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old Superintendent – two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94. It’s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face down a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her still. Yet Julia is no longer a naïve junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer… Readers are gripped by The Dark Hours… 'You are whipped along with the plot… Breathtaking, heart-thumping. Couldn't put this down' (Five stars) 'From the first to the last page, it is captivating. The pace is quick and relentless, and the plotting is flawless' (Five stars) 'Quietly impressive… Much more than an ordinary police procedural' (Five stars) 'By far the easiest 5 stars I've given this year!… I'm so excited to read more from this author' (Five stars) 'I absolutely loved Julia, what an amazingly complex and expertly crafted character!' (Five stars) Praise for The Dark Hours 'An original heroine. Remarkably engrossing' Platinum ‘Dark, gripping and atmospheric, I was hooked by the first page… you won't be able to put The Dark Hours down’ Sam Blake 'A relentlessly twisty one-sitting read' Catherine Ryan Howard 'I LOVED Julia Harte. What an original and complex character. I raced through this gripping novel; Amy Jordan is an impressive new voice’ Edel Coffey 'Pace and pathos, insight and inspiration! A cracking whirlwind serial killer story' Gill Perdue ‘I loved the fact that the protagonist was an older woman… A strikingly original lead character, vivid characterisation and tight plotting… a very enjoyable read’ Liz Nugent ‘Twin timelines, two serial killers, a truly shocking opening scene: in The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan takes us on a twisty and terrifying journey to the darkest of places’ Catherine Kirwan

"This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French's Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper's Aaron Falk series." --Jane Harper, BooklistHer worst nightmare just returned--but this time she's ready1994: When Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her career, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him...2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now retired, with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland, where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old superintendent--two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in '94.It's happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her. Yet Julia is no longer a naive junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer...

"This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French's Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper's Aaron Falk series." --Jane Harper, BooklistHer worst nightmare just returned--but this time she's ready1994: When Gardas Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her career, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him...2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now retired, with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland, where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old superintendent--two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in '94.It's happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her. Yet Julia is no longer a naive junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer...

Coming soon No Time to Run by Amy Jordan will be available Apr 28, 2026.

Coming soon No Time to Run by Amy Jordan will be available Apr 28, 2026.

Have you ever felt pinned down by life? Have you ever had a moment when you thought things would never get better? Guess what? You are not alone. Dance Because You Can is a direct pathway to getting through any obstacle and transforming trauma into triumph. The book from Amy Jordan, critically acclaimed award-winning author, speaker, coach, and choreographer, walks you through her five-step system of D.A.N.C.E In the end you have a tool kit that works for pretty much any adversity in life. The book is poignant, funny, tragic, and truthful. Jordan parallels her dramatic and life-threatening experiences, proving that value can be created from any situation. She challenges and triumphs life with difficult-to-manage type 1 diabetes, recovery from an eating disorder, a dream of dancing professionally, or challenging an MTA bus. Whatever you are facing right now, no matter how tough it seems, this book will help you feel better and create answers. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Her professional company, The Victory Dance Project, has honored legends of dance and stage including Chita Rivera. Jordan's work has been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, NY Post, and FORTUNE magazine among others. Amy is an in- demand motivational speaker and coach speaking for groups from ten to ten thousand, including corporations, organizations, youth programs, leadership development, health organizations, and schools.