Middle of the Night: A Novel

Name: Middle of the Night: A Novel
SKU: 82443
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4.1 | 2,881 ratings

Price: 19.69

Last update: 07-18-2024

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Andrea Galvin

Return

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024

Ethan Marsh's life has fallen apart. After the end of his marriage, he moves back into his family home on Hemlock Circle. Six houses who have had the same residents since the cul-de-sac was built, besides one, the Barringers. Thirty years ago during a sleepover in Ethan's backyard, Billy Barringer goes missing. That night still haunts Ethan. Those around him have asked why he can't remember the moment that really matters. Strange things start to happen in Hemlock Circle, Ethan is thrown down a path of ghosts, hoping to find answers to what happened to Billy. If he can find out, will it be worth it in the end or has someone in Hemlock Circle been hiding a secret for a very long time.

Riley Sager does it again. He makes a departure from his typical female led narrative to a male perspective. Ethan is the perfect MC. He's harboring a lot of unresolved pain and trauma. The other neighbors that make appearances help create a moody atmosphere. Suburbia may not be as safe as you think. Classic elements of his work shine, the overall eerie feeling and suspense is very present. Thank you Netgalley and Dutton for allowing me to read this early. It's going to be a huge summer hit.

Megan G

Nostalgic Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Narrator: Santino Fontana
Rating: 4 stars
Pub date: 6/18

The story revolves around Ethan Marsh, who returns to his childhood home on Hemlock Circle after thirty years, still haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his best friend, Billy. Things were never the same after Billy disappeared, and now that strange things have started to happen in the neighborhood, Ethan is determined to solve his cold case.

From the start, Billy’s mysterious disappearance and the strange happenings at Hemlock Circle had me on the edge of my seat. The dual timeline alternates between the night of Billy's disappearance and Ethan's present-day quest for answers, which only enhanced the suspense and made me want to know more. I loved the past chapters, which delivered on the summer vibes and ‘90s nostalgia.

The once quiet neighborhood now feels ominous as Ethan uncovers secrets from the past. The multi-POV gives us insight into what each character was doing the night Billy went missing and each revelation delivers another possible conclusion. The story's slow start picks up around the halfway point when a slew of clues and eerie events push Ethan to solve the mystery.

Ethan's grief and frustration make him highly relatable as he confronts not only Billy's loss but also unresolved issues in his own life. The story’s supernatural vibes add an extra layer of suspense and left me questioning what is real and what is imagined.

The audiobook was a fantastic listen, and I highly recommend reading it this way! Santino Fontana did an amazing job bringing all the characters to life.

If you’re looking for a spooky, atmospheric story to read by the pool this summer, this is it!

Jen Pace

so good

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024

HAKUNA MATATA DUDE
I really liked this one! It's up there right below Final Girls and Home Before Dark for me now.
I was sucked in instantly, and enjoyed all the twists and turns at the end.
Very satisfied with all the reveals and the ending!

Stephanie

A Hint of Paranormal Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024

More mystery than the usual thriller I’ve come to expect from this author. An interesting dive into a decades old mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Just a hint of paranormal activity in this whodunit.

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