Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime Novel by Lisa Jewell

In Lisa Jewell's thrilling debut novel in the Marvel Crime series, Jessica Jones takes center stage as a retired superhero turned private investigator, navigating the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen, New York. Haunted by past traumas from her days as a crimefighter in spandex, Jessica now grapples with daily survival and avoiding the shadows of her former life.

When a distraught mother, Amber Randall, seeks Jessica's help regarding her teenage twins, Jessica initially brushes off the case in favor of nursing a hangover. However, Amber's insistence that something sinister has happened to her children intrigues Jessica. The twins, transformed during a visit to their father in the UK, now exhibit flawless behavior and speak of a mysterious girl named Belle. Amber believes her children have been replaced by something "perfect."

Jessica's investigation leads her to a secluded village in the British countryside, where she encounters Belle, an enigmatic teenager living with a peculiar guardian in an old farmhouse. As Jessica delves deeper into the mysteries of Barton Wallop, she uncovers dark energies and unsettling secrets hidden within the close-knit community.

Amidst her own tumultuous personal life, including an on-again, off-again relationship with Luke Cage, Jessica confronts the unsettling truth that perfection often masks a more sinister reality. Her journey through the shadows of Barton Wallop challenges her perceptions and forces her to confront the darkness within herself.

"Breaking the Dark" launches the Marvel Crime series with a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of identity, trauma, and the blurred lines between heroism and darkness. Lisa Jewell's vivid prose and deep characterizations bring Jessica Jones to life in a thrilling tale that promises both suspense and introspection, setting the stage for more gritty adventures in the Marvel Universe.