Matthew Corbett

In a world where the shadows of the past loom large, and the macabre dances with the mundane, the Matthew Corbett series invites readers to step into the dark, winding streets of 18th-century colonial America—a time when superstition bites at the heels of reason, and the specter of witch trials hangs heavy in the air. At the heart of this gripping saga stands Matthew Corbett, a tenacious young clerk with an insatiable thirst for justice, who finds himself unwittingly drawn into a series of harrowing mysteries that challenge his intellect and his very soul. As Corbett navigates the treacherous waters of fear, fervor, and fanaticism, he confronts an array of grotesque adversaries, from sinister conjurers to corrupt officials, each one threatening to upend the fragile order of his world. With a burning desire to uncover the truth behind the irrational beliefs gripping his community, he advocates for the accused, even as dark forces threaten to consume him. The series brilliantly weaves themes of morality, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit into its richly depicted historical backdrop, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to stand up against evil. Join Matthew Corbett on his harrowing journey through a realm where every shadow may hold a secret, and every encounter could be his last. Will he unravel the enigma of the nightbird and escape the clutches of malevolence, or will he become yet another name lost to the annals of history? Dive into the captivating world of Robert McCammon’s Matthew Corbett series, where suspense lurks around every corner, waiting to reveal its chilling truths.