Crimson Silhouettes - Book Review

Mystery author Miguel Angel Hernandez, Jr. returns with the third installment in his gripping “Twilight Nightmares” series. Crimson Silhouettes brings a fresh twist to crime fiction by weaving the paranormal into its suspenseful narrative.

Detective Skye Noir is summoned to Puerto Rico to assist local authorities in unraveling a series of violent murders eerily similar to an unsolved case from eight years ago. Teaming up with two local detectives, she delves into a chilling web of secrets and clues, each more perplexing than the last.

The murders follow a chilling pattern—each one committed under the light of a full moon. As the next full moon looms, the team is in a desperate race against time to unravel the truth and stop the bloodshed. Can they solve the mystery before the cycle of violence begins again?

Witnesses have reported vague sightings of a werewolf-like creature near the scenes of the killings. The victims bear deep claw marks, brutal cuts, and savage gashes, while a wolf head pendant was discovered close to their bodies. Like something out of a B-grade horror movie, the legend of the San Juan Wolf has resurfaced. Meanwhile, the city mayor is determined to suppress any news of the events to avoid harming tourism.

Readers intrigued by ancient legends steeped in ritual, the supernatural, and sinister cults will find themselves captivated by the chilling prospect of summoning an ancient werewolf and unleashing its immense power. This spectral creature is depicted as a towering, translucent beast—half man, half wolf—with glowing red or yellow eyes and a deep, menacing growl. The novel’s striking cover is sure to catch the eye of anyone browsing the bookstore shelves.

The detectives unravel a political conspiracy that throws the plot into further chaos. The story unfolds in a town in Puerto Rico, surrounded by eerie settings like abandoned factories, shadowy caves, and a crumbling, haunted house hidden deep in the jungle, amplifying the dark, foreboding atmosphere. With unexpected twists, looming deadlines, vivid hallucinations, and a blurred sense of reality, Noir relies on her instincts and the primal drives triggered by a viral infection. Her mission is clear: to vanquish the wolf, destroy the pendants, and dismantle the cult before the next full moon.

Fans of mystery, supernatural suspense, intricate detective work, and jaw-dropping twists will be captivated by this latest novel from a prolific, award-winning author of mystery thrillers—now venturing into the realms of horror and science fiction.