A Midnight Prelude: Introducing 'Never on a New Year's Eve'- As the clock strikes midnight and the world ushers in the promise of a new year, most of us are celebrating with fireworks, laughter, and a toast to new beginnings. But for Angela, the protagonist of Heather Graham's gripping novel, "Never on a New Year's Eve," this particular New Year's Eve is about to take an unexpected, heart-pounding turn.