The Griffin Knight Crime Files (Books 3-5) by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. follows Griffin Knight venturing into the shadows yet again in his pursuit of even more dangerous enemies. The Nocturnal Devil: In New York City, a masked predator abducts, ritually tortures, and brutally murders women in the twisted belief that these sacrifices will transform him into a higher being. Meanwhile, an enemy from Griffin’s recent past is hunting him down for the ultimate revenge. The Windy City Terror: Griffin has relocated to Chicago to launch a private investigation agency, but a gruesome murder in the city’s sewers quickly demands his attention. When more mutilated bodies are discovered, Griffin is facing not just a smart killer but something that is both terrifyingly intelligent and monstrously inhuman. Miami Vengeance: A young police officer Griffin knew from his days in New York is found dead in his Miami apartment. Although the evidence points to an apparent suicide, Griffin uncovers missed clues that indicate otherwise. Meticulous and untraceable, this professional assassin has Griffin next on his list. Furthermore, the killer is a step ahead.

Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. has once again created three exciting thrillers in The Griffin Knight Crime Files (Books 3-5). Each story outdoes the last one with its compelling and original plot. The narrative wastes no time, and action hits immediately, hooking you from the very first page. The reader resonates with Griffin’s charming character, his striking appearance, occasional aggression, and his fierce determination to solve cases. The author mixes Griffin's martial arts skills, high-tech gadgets, and AI help into a very engaging narrative. Each story is told from the perspective of several characters, humanizing both the protagonist and the antagonist. This action-packed series is full of twists while exploring the themes of murder, justice, and perseverance. Each story ends on a subtle cliffhanger, cleverly teasing what’s next to keep you fixated. Readers of hardcore detective-style books will find the series a true page-turner.

Griffin Knight has left the police department but not the art of fighting crime. He relocates to a new city and, with a few friends by his side, starts as a private investigator. If he thought crime would be different in Chicago, he is in for a massive surprise: the culprits are twice as determined to carry out their dastardly deeds, with no intention of getting caught. As if that is not enough, Griffin soon discovers an old rival is hell-bent on settling scores from their past meeting. Find out how he navigates this quagmire in Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.'s The Griffin Knight Crime Files Books 3-5.

In The Griffin Knight Crime Files Books 3-5, Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. sticks to the same formula that continues to win him new fans in the crime genre: a graduated pace, emphasis on the steps involved in solving each of Griffin's cases, and a remarkably unique narrative style that constantly switches perspective between all the major players in each scenario. He tops it off with a beautifully crafted origin story for Griffin that connects this box set to its predecessor and brings readers up to speed on the larger narrative. The dialogue keeps the trademark urban banter, mixing street slang, relatable pop-culture references, and the occasional well-crafted insult. The author deserves plaudits for the stylish way he captures readers, with Griffin's technological aids in The Windy City Terror that will appeal even to die-hard purists. The author is onto something special with this collection, and I can't wait to see where he takes it next.