Jumia Books The Night Collector: Vegas Shadows, Book 2  Victor Methos (Author)

"The Night Collector," the second book in the Vegas Shadows series by Victor Methos, follows Detective Lazarus Holloway as he investigates the kidnapping of two teenagers, Keri Bines and Bradley Lowe, who were abducted during their wedding in Las Vegas. The only clue left behind is a bracelet etched with a Mayan symbol of death and vengeance, which Lazarus recognizes. Lazarus teams up with Piper Danes, a guardian ad litem with a complicated history with him, to advocate for the victims and unravel the dark criminal network linked to human trafficking and corruption.

Throughout the investigation, Lazarus confronts secrets from his own past, uncovering why Keri, who turns out to be his daughter, was targeted. Piper represents Keri legally while they both navigate a dangerous and tense hunt to find the teenagers. The story is a gritty legal thriller interwoven with emotional depth, highlighting themes of family, justice, and survival against the backdrop of the dark underbelly of Las Vegas.