# Nightshade: A Catalina Novel

Nightshade: A Catalina Novel follows Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell as he investigates a body found in Catalina Island’s harbour and a violent poaching case. The listing describes a police procedural that links the cases to island secrets and a difficult past.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 21.08 CAD
- Previous price: 25.99 CAD
- Discount: 19%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:12:24.353Z
- Rating: 4.2 / 5
- Reviews: 58078

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## At a glance

- Detective Stilwell works two cases on Catalina Island: a woman found dead in the harbour and poaching on a protected reserve.
- The story centres on police investigation, island politics, jurisdictional tensions and the detective’s strained relationship with an ex-colleague.
- The listing identifies this as the introduction of a new character in the Connelly universe.

## Pros

- The dual investigations and Catalina Island setting give the procedural a distinct crime-and-place focus.
- The 368-page length and straightforward police procedural style may suit readers looking for a full-length detective novel.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Language: English
- Print length: 368 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
- Publication date: April 7 2026
- ISBN-10: 0316588504
- ISBN-13: 978-0316588508
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 318 g
- Dimensions: 13.97 x 2.38 x 20.96 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of police procedurals and murder thrillers.
- Readers interested in an island-set investigation with two connected cases.
- Readers seeking a Detective Stilwell story in the Connelly universe.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and well-written, with readers highlighting its plot twists, colourful characters and straightforward police procedural style. Some report that it took a long time to finish, and opinions differ on whether it meets expectations. That split may matter to readers seeking a brisk thriller, while the reported interest in plot and character may appeal to those comfortable with a longer crime novel.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the story as engaging and well-written.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights plot twists, interesting characters and a straightforward police procedural style.
- Mixed feedback: Some readers say the book took a long time to finish, while others praise its engaging plot.
- Mixed feedback: Opinions vary on whether it meets expectations.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nightshade about?
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell investigates a woman’s body found in a Catalina Island harbour while also pursuing a violent poaching case on a protected reserve.
### What kind of book is Nightshade?
The listing presents it as a police procedural and murder thriller, with investigations shaped by island politics and jurisdictional conflict.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.
### What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.

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