A series of nine thrilling World War II spy novels following the adventures of Jessie Fordham, agent Midnight, in Britain’s wartime clandestine Special Operations Executive.
Walking Away from Midnight (The Midnight Series Book 1)
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In the summer of 1939, Jessie Fordham graduates from Cambridge University with a mind buzzing with academic achievements but a heart burdened by family strife. Jessie is travelling to her parents’ summer house, le lac de minuit, the midnight lake, nestled in the tranquil French Ardennes. Yet, Jessie dreads the impending months, haunted by memories of a fractured childhood spent evading confrontations with her father, Albert, and stepmother, Armel. Suspicions of their clandestine affair during her mother’s illness linger, casting a shadow over family bonds.
As tensions simmer beneath the idyllic facade of midnight lake, the Fordham family reunites against the backdrop of looming war. With the spectre of conflict hanging heavy in the air, Jessie’s world is upended when Germany’s invasion of France in May 1940 thrusts her father, Albert, into the heart of diplomatic turmoil as Britain’s Military Attaché to France.
Summoned to the British Embassy in Paris, Albert entrusts Jessie with a perilous mission: safeguarding a crucial secret and delivering it to British intelligence in London. Charged with the safety of her siblings and household staff, Jessie finds herself entangled in a desperate gambit to navigate the treacherous landscape of wartime Europe.
With Dunkirk as their beacon of hope amidst the chaos, Jessie must summon every ounce of wit and courage to protect her charges and safeguard her father’s clandestine mission. From the dense foliage of the Ardennes Forest to the battered streets of Dunkirk, Jessie’s journey is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity, where loyalty, sacrifice, and the bonds of family are tested to the limit, amidst the tumult of war.
Walking Away from Midnight is a gripping historical fiction novel that masterfully intertwines World War II history, suspense, and the unbreakable strength of the human spirit. Jessie’s journey will captivate you, leaving an indelible mark after you turn the last page.
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Midnight’s Child (The Midnight Series Book 2)
Midnight’s Child
Jessie Fordham believed she had escaped the horrors of war. But when the enigmatic head of British intelligence delivers a chilling ultimatum, rescue your uncle, his life hangs by a thread, Jessie is thrust into a deadly game of shadows.
Recruited by Churchill’s covert SOE (Special Operations Executive), Jessie plunges into the perilous world of espionage, where betrayal lurks in every corner, and allies are often as dangerous as enemies. Her uncle, Nev Fordham, was the head of MI6 French section, tasked with setting up resistance groups across France. Her mission: rescue her uncle, protect the fragile French Resistance and prevent their secrets from falling into Gestapo hands. Failure is not an option. The cost is unthinkable.
Haunted by harrowing flashbacks, Jessie races against time to unravel cryptic clues that expose family truths she was never meant to discover. As the Gestapo’s net tightens, the line between friend and foe blurs, and survival demands a brutal choice, sacrifice everything or risk losing it all.
Midnight’s Child is a relentless thriller of resilience, sacrifice, and the indomitable will of a woman who must outwit one of history’s most ruthless regimes to save her family, and herself. A gripping sequel to Walking Away from Midnight, this is a story of courage in the face of unimaginable odds.
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Midnight’s Secret (The Midnight Series Book 3)
In Production and Publishing July 2025
A World War II Thriller
Jessie Fordham, SOE agent Midnight, has returned from her perilous first mission. But Jessie’s return to London uncovers a chilling reality: a Nazi mole is embedded within the British Secret Intelligence Service, leading to the capture of British agents in France.
Debriefed by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Jessie receives a daunting new mission. Recognizing the gravity of the mole’s threat, Churchill appoints Jessie as his personal agent, entrusting her with the task of infiltrating the enemy’s network and dismantling their operations from within.
Going undercover in SIS headquarters, Jessie soon uncovers treachery that extends far deeper than she and Churchill ever imagined.
But when an assassination attempt is made on Churchill, Jessie finds herself framed as a Nazi spy. Forced to go on the run, Jessie must navigate a web of deceit, always watching her back, knowing that capture means certain death.
Publishing July 2025
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Midnight’s Crisis (The Midnight Series Book 4)
Publishing Dec 2025
A World War II thriller
While war rages in Europe, Jessie Fordham, agent Midnight of the SOE, has uncovered a treacherous spy-ring entrenched within the British Secret Service, shaking the core of British intelligence and politics. The fallout is devastating. Arrests ripple through the establishment, ensnaring her own uncle, Sir James Fordham, and exposing the double life of her deceased father.
After a break from active duty, in the spring of 1941, Jessie is tasked with her most perilous mission yet. Repair the damage done by the spy-ring, by parachuting into occupied France to unite the fractured resistance forces against the Nazi war machine. But Jessie’s mission takes a dark turn when she is betrayed by a member of the Maquis and captured by the Gestapo. Unless Jessie can find a way to escape, she faces brutal interrogation and the looming threat of execution.
Midnight’s Conflict (The Midnight Series Book 5)
Publishing July 2026
Midnight’s Victory (The Midnight Series Book 6)
Publishing Dec 2026
Midnight’s Hope (The Midnight Series Book 7)
Publishing July 2027
Midnight’s Quest (The Midnight Series Book 8)
Publishing Dec 2027
Midnight’s Nemesis (The Midnight Series Book 9)
Publishing July 2028
REVIEWS
Walking Away from Midnight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can’t put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
Walking Away From Midnight is a delight! It kept me engrossed from cover to cover and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were well developed and engaging. Jessie’s growth was captivating and left me wanting to know the rest of journey beyond the novel.
I can’t recommend this novel enough and eagerly await continuing journey with Jessie!
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Reviewed by Saifunnissa Hassam
“Tom Kane’s Walking Away from Midnight is a gripping WWII espionage thriller spanning from June 1939 to June 1940. This is book one in The Midnight Series. The principal character is Jessie Fordham, a young Englishwoman who, in the summer of 1939, is a recent graduate from Cambridge University. The story begins with Jessie’s childhood and teenage days, with family life very much influenced by her father’s career in the British military. In 1939, Jessie’s father, Colonel Albert Fordham, was Britain’s Military Attaché to France. Jessie, her younger siblings, her uncle Nev, and her father are at the family’s summer home at Midnight Lake in the French Ardennes. When Germany advances into France in May 1940, Jessie’s father instructs her to leave immediately with her younger siblings and go to Dunkirk, where the British Navy has a rescue mission in place. Jessica has a diplomatic briefcase with her, which her father says she must guard with her life and deliver to British intelligence in London.
I thoroughly enjoyed Walking Away from Midnight for its fascinating and diverse characters and its well-crafted, convoluted web of wartime mystery, espionage, and daunting and dangerous personal challenges. I particularly enjoyed the character development of Jessie Fordham. I liked how her character matures and her inner transformative journeys, particularly when she must undertake a dangerous trek across Europe, with German forces advancing on the ground and the ever-present threat of Luftwaffe attacks. The story gains great depth as Jessie’s character development is interwoven into her family’s life, and the characters of her father, uncle, and siblings emerge. Jessie’s abilities, vulnerabilities and fears, and inner courage sprang into life for me through the other characters, as well as the evocative and atmospheric settings of Midnight Lake and the Ardennes. The characters, dialogues, and chaotic wartime settings are well-crafted, showing the perils of espionage and counter-espionage. Tom Kane has written a terrific espionage thriller in a tale of courage and determination. I immensely enjoyed the thread of humor that runs through the story.”
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Richard Sundblad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seamlessly weaves elements of suspense, history, and personal growth
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
In my opinion, Walking Away From Midnight is a historical fiction winner, offering readers an unforgettable protagonist in Jessie Fordham and a narrative that is as heart-wrenching as it is exhilarating. I highly recommend this novel to anyone seeking a compelling blend of World War II history, suspense, and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. Jessie’s story stays with you long after you turn the final page. I’m delighted to give Walking Away From Midnight 5 out of 5 stars.
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June 9, 2024
I love when a story keeps me asking questions. If a narrative can hook me, I am more likely to finish it and pick up the second volume (in the case of a series). For me, these hooks usually have me asking a lot of questions as I go through a story, and if I’m asking questions, I’m invested in the narrative being built.
Tom Kane’s Walking Away From Midnight is a story with elements that kept me hooked. I was intrigued by the premise very early on and excited to see where the story was going to go, and I had questions about what would happen next.
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Reviews: Midnight’s Child
Cheryl
5-Star Review
A riveting continuation of the Midnight Series
Book 2 of the series is just as spellbinding as the first, Walking Away from Midnight.
Jessie captures your imagination as she takes you on a journey through WWII. The flashbacks tie Midnight’s Child to the previous Walking Away from Midnight in a unique fashion.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series to continue my voyage with Jessie.
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Richard Sundblad
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
The stakes are high, and the tension never lets up
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
Midnight’s Child (The Midnight Series Book 2) by Tom Kane is a gripping historical war thriller that merges high-stakes espionage with a fierce, complex female protagonist, Jessie Fordham, whose journey through occupied France during World War II keeps readers riveted. This sequel to Walking Away from Midnight plunges readers back into a world filled with danger, suspense, and emotional depth, offering a fast-paced narrative full of unexpected twists.
The sequel builds on the series’ hallmark suspense, with shocking turns and red herrings that ensure readers are kept on the edge of their seats. Jessie’s journey grows more complex and perilous with every chapter, pulling readers deeper into the world of espionage and wartime struggle. Central to her mission is a deeply personal task involving family ties—her uncle, a spy, is in peril, and she must rescue him. This adds a layer of emotional stakes that will keep readers invested in her journey. By the end, you’ll be left with a sense of urgency, eager to see how Jessie navigates the mounting threats and moral dilemmas that await her in this ever-dangerous world of wartime espionage.
Kane skillfully weaves historical facts into the narrative, blending real events with fictional intrigue. The stakes are high, and the tension never lets up, transporting readers to a time when the consequences of espionage were life and death.
In Midnight’s Child, Jessie’s character evolves in ways that are both heartbreaking and inspiring. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering moral compass are tested in the most grueling circumstances, making her journey even more poignant and relatable. This thrilling continuation of her story highlights the price of loyalty, sacrifice, and the personal cost of war.
For fans of historical fiction, especially those drawn to WWII-era intrigue and unforgettable protagonist, Midnight’s Child is a must-read. Jessie’s courage, resolve, and the heart-wrenching moments that define her journey will stay with you long after you turn the last page. A thrilling continuation of an unforgettable story.
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