Night and Day – John Connolly

ight and Day by John Connolly is a haunting collection of supernatural tales that blend eerie suspense with dark humor. From the dusty shelves of the Caxton Private Lending Library—where fictional characters live within their books—to a bunker where scientists plot revenge against old Nazis, Connolly crafts worlds where the mundane and the macabre collide. Readers will wander an English marsh haunted by a mother and son, visit a country house where grief takes an unexpected turn, and explore the blurred lines between memory and madness.

The collection also includes two stories set in the Caxton Library, a place where literary figures linger between reality and fiction. Connolly’s prose is lush and atmospheric, weaving folklore and modern unease into tales that linger long after the final page. The book concludes with a heartfelt essay on the 1972 film Horror Express , reflecting on nostalgia, fatherhood, and how stories shape our lives.

Fans of Connolly’s Charlie Parker series will recognize his signature blend of lyrical writing and creeping dread, while newcomers will find a master storyteller at work. These stories don’t just unsettle—they invite readers to ponder the shadows in everyday life. Whether exploring grief, revenge, or the ghosts of the past, Night and Day balances chills with moments of unexpected warmth.