Dean Herkimer appears to have it all: a loving wife, a child on the way, and a perfect life. But beneath the surface, something dark is festering. When he crosses paths with a young woman who awakens a violent urge inside him, his perfect world begins to unravel, sending him into a murderous rage. Two rookie detectives are assigned to the case: Detective Amanda Mancini, driven by her father’s legacy, and Detective Martin Schmidt, whose family’s political ties have fast-tracked his career. As Dean stalks his next victim, the detectives race against time to unravel the mystery before more blood is shed. Dark, gripping, and relentless, A Night to Forget is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation. "Robert Laurie has crafted a tense, unsettling thriller that takes readers deep into the fractured mind of a man losing control. A Night to Forget is as much about the darkness of human psychology as it is about the race to stop it, and Laurie balances both with sharp pacing and vivid characters. This is a chilling debut that grips from the first chapter and refuses to let go until its final, shocking twist." -Joshua Fagan, author of Misdial "Robert Laurie skillfully weaves together the perspectives of a serial killer, his victims, and the detectives on his trail. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat." - Katrina Mackrides, author of The Salty Swan Saga "Enchanting, engrossing, and exciting, Robert Laurie delivers a crime drama that rockets off from the gate. His protagonist is twisted but relatable, and he leaves you questioning your own morality. A thrilling debut." -Hannah Patterson, author of The Interloper "A new heroine is born: dedicated, compassionate, intelligent, and intuitive. A Night to Forget is a well-crafted story that keeps the reader eagerly turning page after page, ultimately leaving them eager to read Detective Amanda Marcini's future investigations." -Marie-Claude Gingras, author of No Stones Left Unturned Robert Laurie was born in Riverdale, Georgia. Raised in a military family, he spent his childhood in Pretoria, South Africa, where his love for books, especially horror novels, took root at an early age. Relocating to Santa Rosa, California, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Sonoma State University, followed by a master's degree in hospital management. He lives in Canton, Georgia, with his wife and two children. Now, channeling a lifelong passion for storytelling, he has written his debut novel, a psychological thriller, A Night to Forget.