Lights Out: Book 1 of the multi-million copy bestselling Into Darkness series from viral TikTok sensation Navessa Allen
Aly is a trauma nurse who unwinds from brutal shifts by following masked, tattooed strangers on the internet. It's a harmless fantasy, or so she thinks, until one ill-advised drunken text to her favourite online obsession sets something very real into motion. Josh, meanwhile, lives quietly by day and posts masked thirst traps for millions of followers by night. When Aly catches his attention, their shared appetite for darkness pulls them into territory that's equal parts exhilarating and unsettling. The trouble is, Josh isn't the only one who's noticed her. As the story shifts from playful cat-and-mouse to something with genuine stakes, he finds himself crossing lines he never anticipated, swapping the role of hunter for something far more complicated. Navessa Allen's debut novel blends sharp humour with properly murky morality, giving readers a male lead who sits well outside conventional romantic hero territory (content warnings are included for good reason). It's a fast read, propelled by punchy pacing and a central duo whose chemistry keeps things unpredictable. Readers have described it as wickedly funny, surprisingly warm beneath its dark exterior, and the kind of book that's difficult to put down once Josh and Aly's dynamic clicks into gear. If you're comfortable with morally ambiguous characters and fiction that doesn't shy away from its spicier edges, this one's well worth your time. Strictly for adult readers. The sequel, Caught Up, is already available.
- Author: Navessa Allen
- Publisher: Quercus Publishing
- Genre: Mystery
- ISBN: 978-1529442397
- Pages: 416 pages