Into The Night

A Chilling Case in the Dark Heart of Amsterdam

Into the Night by Jake Woodhouse is the second electrifying thriller in the Inspector Jaap Rykel series. Published in 2015 by Penguin Random House, this atmospheric novel plunges readers into the gritty underworld of Amsterdam, where corruption, violence, and secrets collide in deadly ways.

One City. Two Murders. No Safe Place to Hide.

When a body is discovered hanging from a lamp post in the centre of Amsterdam, Inspector Jaap Rykel is called to investigate — only to uncover connections to another brutal killing that suggest something far more sinister is at play. As the bodies pile up, Jaap must confront not only a ruthless killer, but the darkness within the city — and himself. With mounting pressure from the media, political interference, and his own haunted past, the case soon threatens to spiral out of control.

Dark, Gritty, and Relentlessly Addictive

Jake Woodhouse delivers a fast-paced, intricately plotted thriller with a sharp edge and a deeply human protagonist. Into the Night is perfect for fans of Scandinavian noir, urban crime fiction, and psychological thrillers that go beyond the surface.

A taut, intelligent crime novel that keeps you guessing — and gasping — until the very last page.