Will you make it to the: Last Dance Before Dawn by Katharine Schellman

This is the fourth, and final, book in the series that began with Last Call of the Nightingale. The Last Drop of Hemlock and The Last Note of Warning were books two and three.

The novels take place in the 1920s and feature some queer (gay) characters. There is a speakeasy that is important throughout the series. The feel of the nightclub is made very real to readers.

Readers get to know Vivian Kelly who spends much time at the Nightingale. They also spend time with Vivian’s relatives.

This time, the nightclub feels very unsafe. The reasons for this may well lie in the past. Will the Nightingale survive (last book in a series so readers may wonder)? Will whatever happened in the past be resolved? How will Vivian fare as the series ends?

Those who enjoyed spending time with Vivian will, no doubt, be sorry to finish this book as they may want more Vivian. She is given a send off of which she is worthy.

Note: It might be best to read the books in order so as to fully appreciate the backstories of the characters.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press-Minotaur for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 17 June 2025

Mysteries & Thrillers-Historical Fiction