The Night Butcher

By: J. J. Johnson

Narrated by: Dan Criswell, Crystal Crist

Armaleigh, a compassionate nurse with a heart of gold, and Kohen, a tough-as-nails detective, share a deep, unspoken bond that traces back ten years to a fateful night at a bar in Yuma, AZ. Since then, their connection has remained a quiet, untapped promise—until now.

When Kohen is assigned to the case of the elusive serial killer known only as "The Night Butcher," everything changes. Women with an eerie resemblance to Armaleigh are being targeted, and soon, the line between case and personal becomes dangerously blurred. With Armaleigh's life on the line and the killer always one step ahead, Kohen must confront not only the dark shadows of his investigation but the unacknowledged feelings he's harbored for her all these years.

Together, they must unravel a twisted puzzle that draws closer to home than either of them ever expected. In a race against time, will they give in to the passion they've long denied, or will the Night Butcher take what he believes is his—leaving their love forever unspoken?

©2025 J. J. Johnson (P)2025 J. J. Johnson

First Audible

As my first time listening to an audible, it took some time but I was able to "get into the story" like I do reading. I throughly enjoyed listening to this book.

The thrill and twists!

I did not see the end coming! This story had me on edge with suspense, angry at the horror, crying and cheering at the end! Very well written!!!

Love Love Love this book!

This is such a great story! The narrators captured the voices of the characters so effortlessly! Armaleigh is hands down one of my favorite fmc of all time!

A great listen with unseen plot twists

I want to say JJ Johnson did not disappoint. The story line, the slow burn, the chemistry… Late entering characters with plot twists. But the ending had me gasping, crying and wanting to scream. (Luckily, I remembered I was on an airplane). I did not see the ending coming. I’ve heard rumors there maybe a follow up. I will most definitely be purchasing it when it comes out.