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In the latest jaw-dropping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager, a man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend--and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the safe confines of his picture-perfect neighborhood. The worst thing to ever happen on Hemlock Circle occurred in Ethan Marsh's backyard. One July night, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend and neighbor, Billy, fell asleep in a tent set up on a manicured lawn in a quiet, quaint New Jersey cul-de-sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. During the night, someone had sliced the tent open with a knife and taken Billy. He was never seen again. Thirty years later, Ethan has reluctantly returned to his childhood home. Plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening in the middle of the night. Someone seems to be roaming the cul-de-sac at odd hours, and signs of Billy's presence keep appearing in Ethan's backyard. Is someone playing a cruel prank? Or has Billy, long thought to be dead, somehow returned to Hemlock Circle? The mysterious occurrences prompt Ethan to investigate what really happened that night, a quest that reunites him with former friends and neighbors and leads him into the woods that surround Hemlock Circle. Woods where Billy claimed ghosts roamed and where a mysterious institute does clandestine research on a crumbling estate. The closer Ethan gets to the truth, the more he realizes that no place--be it quiet forest or suburban street--is completely safe. And that the past has a way of haunting the present.Review Quotes
Praise for Middle of the Night and Riley Sager: "I've read all of Riley Sager's novels and MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT is my new favorite. It's a sweet-and-spooky story about an unsolved mystery, childhood friendships, and things that go bump in the night -- with plenty of 90s nostalgia and a twist I never saw coming. Read it outdoors with a flashlight on a warm summer's evening -- if you dare!"
--Jason Rekulak, author of Hidden Pictures "The latest dependable airport bookstore grab and name in summer suspense."
--The Chicago Tribune "Sager is a master of the twist and the turn."
--Rolling Stone "[Sager's novels are] all creepily atmospheric, easy to read without being fluffy, and fun as hell."
--Vulture
"Suspense master."
--USA Today
About the Author
Riley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, most recently The House Across the Lake and The Only One Left. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in Princeton, New Jersey.Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 6 Inches (W) x .97 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: Dutton
Format: Hardcover
Author: Riley Sager
Theme: Suspense
Language: English
Street Date: June 18, 2024
TCIN: 90084874
UPC: 9780593472378
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-4011
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship weight: 1.396 pounds
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
75% would recommend
4 recommendations
Riley Sager is usually amazing
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CSMITH - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
This book is a flop. I love all of Riley sager's other books but this one was bad
Really sad, not scary
3 out of 5 stars
Coffee Chick - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Good book, but not the typical Riley Sager read (this is my fourth by him). Yes, there are twists and turns, but nothing really spooky or scary happens except for a few creepy moments. in my opinion. Worth noting: it's very, very sad and emotionally complex. Not bad, but not what I expected by the other reviews.
Wow
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Esp0725 - 8 months ago
This book was phenomenal. So many emotions.
Middle of the Night
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pua - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve just started reading Riley Sager books and really enjoy them Seems like they all have a twist in them
Another great thriller
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Dschmitt - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Once again another good thriller book from one of my favorite authors! The twist and turns of the story had me reading this non stop. From the spooks to the characters I loved every second of it