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The Night of The Mosquito: A gripping serial-killer thriller Kindle Edition

by Max China (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

A mutinous past. A monstrous escape. A mind on the brink.

1987: In the dead of night, two children flee a brutal orphanage. Only one survives. Decades later, Timothy Salter lives in silence and squalor, haunted by the sister he lost and the secrets buried with her.

2014: Deep in the English countryside, a notorious inmate with a taste for flesh escapes from a secure psychiatric hospital during a mysterious solar flare. Wolfe is more than a killer—he believes he's the heir to Jack the Ripper’s legacy, and he’s not finished yet.

As chaos spreads through Copse Hall, an institution hiding unethical experiments and buried guilt, psychiatrist Dr. George Kotlas is forced into a deadly game of survival. Meanwhile, the discovery of a forgotten manuscript hints at psychic phenomena and a dark intelligence manipulating events from the shadows.

When past trauma collides with present terror, and science meets the supernatural, the line between madness and evil begins to blur.

Terrifying, intelligent, and disturbingly plausible, The Night of the Mosquito is a relentless psychological thriller about trauma, power, and the monsters we create—inside institutions, and inside ourselves.

What readers are saying about The Night of the Mosquito:

“Reads as if it were written by a highly agitated, very pent-up Stephen King, in a dark, foul mood.” USA Kindle reviewer.
“Where has this author been?? He's up there with Stephen King, James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell and the rest. You will not be disappointed by these books and characters.” UK Kindle reviewer
“A fast-paced thrill ride with the scariest character in a long time! Max China weaves together an escaped lunatic, a traumatised young man, and a town having trouble coming to grips with the aftermath of a natural phenomenon. This is a thriller in every sense.” USA Kindle reviewer.

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In keeping with most of mybooks, The Night of the Mosquito is a multi-genre novel which, while it doeswhat it says on the 'tin', is about much more than a serial killer, or theapocalyptic event that forms the backdrop to the story.
It's abook about trauma and violence, unfulfilled potential, sadness, and life-longguilt, the kindness of strangers, retribution and finally resolution. There's even a little romance. In short,it's a roller-coaster ride filled with thrills and spills..

I hope you enjoy it. 

About the Author

Max China is the author of four novels to date: TheSister, The Life and Times of William Boule, The Night of The Mosquito and Don't Turn on The Light: Crossing the Line.
His work is typically an interesting blend of crime,mystery and suspense, but often contains elements of other genres, such as action,adventure and the paranormal.
He is currently working on an as yet untitled fifth book.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013CQYHHA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ skinnybirdproductions (September 29, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
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WHERE CRIME MEETS THE SUPERNATURAL—AND THE PAST NEVER STAYS BURIED.

Max China is a British author of dark, genre-blurring fiction that blends psychological suspense, crime, and the supernatural. His debut novel, The Sister, opened to mixed but mostly favourable reviews and was praised for its haunting atmosphere and taut narrative.

In 2014, Max was named one of The Top 50 Best Crime Writers to Watch, alongside Lee Child and Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). Known for his chilling villains and layered plots, he writes thrillers that explore morality, trauma, and the lasting grip of the past.

Titles like The Night of the Mosquito and The Crane Wife showcase his gift for immersive, unsettling storytelling that keeps readers hooked until the final page.

Based in the UK, Max draws inspiration from the British countryside and is currently working on his next novel.

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Customers find the book's suspenseful story vividly scary, with one review describing it as a well-written, plausible thriller. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback for its believable portrayal, and customers appreciate the character development. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others describe it as tedious. Additionally, some customers express concerns about the readability, with one mentioning they quit reading after the first few chapters.

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Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, describing it as a vividly scary thriller that keeps readers engaged page after page.

"...He is a master at creating believable and horrifying psychotic monsters. Much of the book is quite horrific but it does end on an uplifting note...." Read more

"...This is a thriller in every sense and I look forward to Max China's next book! Get ready for Halloween with THE NIGHT OF THE MOSQUITO!" Read more

"Fast-paced book with a complex story line spanning a quarter century combining themes of cannibalism, serial killers, patients with paranormal..." Read more

"...This author... for me... Wove this eccentric and wonderful story like a piece of fine silk!!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and believable.

"...He is a master at creating believable and horrifying psychotic monsters. Much of the book is quite horrific but it does end on an uplifting note...." Read more

"...This one wasn't my favorate, however, it was true Max China style and prose...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the vivid character development in the book.

"...Kept me entertained at every turn. I loved the vivid character development as well as the underlying supernatural touch. I enjoyed it very much!" Read more

"...It is a fast-paced thrill-ride with the scariest character in a long time!..." Read more

"...through the first few chapters you'll find he has a way of describing characters and scenes...his very own way and a way I haven't expected or..." Read more

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"...I love the author's writing style and the pacing was great...." Read more

"...The characters are shallow and one dimensional which makes it hard to follow...." Read more

"Nice! Fast paced read! Kept me entertained at every turn. I loved the vivid character development as well as the underlying supernatural touch...." Read more

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"...Much of the book is quite horrific but it does end on an uplifting note...." Read more

"I quit reading after the first few chapters. The beginning of this book is so slow there was no way I could stay interested." Read more

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  • S. Emery
    5.0 out of 5 stars So believable, it's frightening.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015
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    I've read all of Max China's books and loved them, but I was absolutely riveted by this one. I finished in record time because I simply could not put it down. I love the author's writing style and the pacing was great. He introduced all these compelling threads and wove them together and took me right along to the end. He is a master at creating believable and horrifying psychotic monsters. Much of the book is quite horrific but it does end on an uplifting note. The author is quite knowledgeable on police procedure and scientific methods. I found it all quite believable and I think that is what made is so frightening. It seemed so real ... so possible. I highly recommend all books by this writer but this one is, by far, my favorite.
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  • amyleannzzzz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
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    Nice! Fast paced read! Kept me entertained at every turn. I loved the vivid character development as well as the underlying supernatural touch. I enjoyed it very much!
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  • Karen Catlin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Dull Beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016
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    I quit reading after the first few chapters. The beginning of this book is so slow there was no way I could stay interested.
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  • megf51 Mary F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely good thriller...SCARY!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015
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    Have you ever read a book that was so engrossing that you didn't want it to end? Well, I have just spent time with Max China's newest book,, THE NIGHT OF THE MOSQUITO, and when I was done, I wanted more! It is a fast-paced thrill-ride with the scariest character in a long time! Max China weaves together an escaped lunatic, a traumatized young man, and a town having trouble coming to grips with the aftermath of a natural phenomenon. This is a thriller in every sense and I look forward to Max China's next book! Get ready for Halloween with THE NIGHT OF THE MOSQUITO!
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  • Don Kidwell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Thriller With a Savage Blend of Utter Carnage!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
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    Fast-paced book with a complex story line spanning a quarter century combining themes of cannibalism, serial killers, patients with paranormal abilities and a dystopian future all rolled into one. Clearly not for those of weak constitution given the graphic violence and carnal situations present, but certainly gets the heart pumping were scary thrillers your kind of read. One I'll definitely be thinking about long after the lights go out!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Max China is an original.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
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    I have read all his books. This one wasn't my favorate, however, it was true Max China style and prose. If you haven't read his other books-starting with The Sister-I wouldn't recommend starting with this book. His, sometimes disjointed, style takes some getting "the hang of."

    You won't be disappointed by this book, but, I don't know if it gives you a true sense of his abilities.
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  • lrhamb
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016
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    I love a good thriller especially when there's a maniacal serial killer involved. This book looked like it might be just my thing. I found myself more disappointed with each page I read.

    The book starts strong but quickly falls apart. The characters are shallow and one dimensional which makes it hard to follow. There are some truly bizarre scenes that don't add to the story and seem to be included only to allow the author to, once again, talk about the size of the villain's penis.

    In summary: this book is shallow, tedious, and not worth reading.
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  • Karl Wiggins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top Read!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2016
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    This really was a top read. Nonstop action, except Max China doesn’t shy away from touchy subjects. The words ‘nonstop action’ normally means lots of guns and shooting and a hero who takes on the bad guys with plenty of fearlessness and valour. Not in Mosquito. We’ve got a huge escaped cannibal who gets off on eating people while they’re alive, a riot in a lunatic asylum, psychotic nutcases who seem to feel no pain fighting each other to the death, a mute who witnessed his sister run over by a train, psychologists trained in kung fu and I don’t know what else.

    I don’t want to say too much because I’m in danger of putting spoilers in here but this book will keep you awake at night.
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  • Albert Platt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2018
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    A good read but with a few inaccuracies on the workings of classic motorcycles
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  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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    This was a great book it drew you in was well written and terrifying I was dragged by the actions of Wolfe couldn't guess what he'd do next .Edge of my seat and couldn't put it down until I finished.Loved it .Will look for more books by this author this was my first,definitely not my last.
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  • Terry Hadlow
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    Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2016
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    Couldn't wade through this load of garbage. The author (Max China? Has to be a nom de plume?) really has tried too hard.
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  • Portia
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2015
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    A poignant start leads into a gripping story. Amid the chaos of an unexpected Coronal Mass Emission that knocks out cummications, a psychotic killer escapes his guards and goes on the rampage. While the police try to deal with the panic and looting that goes on in a town, a solitary figure, weighed down with remorse, wanders in the countryside surrounding a small village. Lots of threads running through the story are gradually tied, and a most unlikely hero emerges.
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