The Dead of Night by Peter Lerangis is the third of the Cahills vs. Vespers series. Dan and Amy's friend Atticus is captured by the Vespers. They have to rush to Samarkand to figure out the next clue before the worst happens.

Atticus is turning out to be very capable addition to the group. But frankly the whole super-secret, super-powerful Vespers are getting tiresome. The Cahill branches were developed over time and their original breakup explained in the first story of Vespers Rising.

The reaming parts were supposed to set up the Vespers as the big bads but they really feel like the were created to keep the franchise going. If they've been plotting for all these years — why didn't they strike when the Cahills were at their weakest (and distracted by the clue hunt)?

That said, I still enjoyed the hunt through Samarkand. The clues are no more difficult than what's found in a Dan Brown book. This location reminded most of the Lost Library in Avatar: The Last Air Bender. Presumably the observatory of Ulugh Beg was inspiration in part for the library. ( )

It still makes me smile that every person I know who reads this series is an adult, not a child. Whether its Peter Lerangis or any of the other authors every book has been a great read. The Dead of Night is no exception...16 books in and I still bounce with excitement over each new addition. ( )

The way the authors of this series blend fact with fiction is absolutely astounding to me. I feel compelled to look up every little "fact" stated to see if it's true or simply part of the Cahill canon, but I stop myself because I REFUSE to destroy the temporary suspension of disbelief with this series (at least until I've finished it). ( )

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In the latest book of the Cahill’s vs. Vespers series a Cahill member but threat is back and Arthur Trent sends another message.
In the last book we left of off when Atticus got kidnapped. But now in this book we know where he is but the rest of the Cahill’s are not here. Eventually the group (Dan, Amy, Jake and, Atticus) meet up with each by Atticus bombing the place but some how Casper and Cheyenne Wyoming survive.
Also for the first time ever Dan and Amy get put in jail by Vanek from Interpol and stayed at Amotos house but not for long. Dan and Amy found out that she was Vesper 5 so they got out of the so quickly, even though they didn’t have to.
Now it’s the return of Isabelle. When Ian her son went to New York they met up with each other for the first time since in the Gauntlet. Also again Isabelle lied to her workers about something but it isn’t a surprise.
Finally Dan got a message from A.J.T. when Erasmis told the group Mr. McIntyre died Dan thought his father did this. But on the final page his opinion changed. It started A.J.T. saying “my middle name is patience forget the J.” then Dan said “if you’re really my Dad can you tell me what special thing you said to make us smile together”? A.J.T. said “moon face” which is correct ( )