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  • Middle of the Night

  • A Novel
  • By: Riley Sager
  • Narrated by: Santino Fontana
  • Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,273 ratings)

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Middle of the Night

By: Riley Sager
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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.

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Critic reviews

"Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere, and feeling—this is Riley Sager at his very best."–Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Ethan Marsh has returned to his childhood home 30 years after his best friend, Billy, disappeared from their backyard, and some seriously strange things are afoot. The vibe is a classic summer coming-of-age story with a page-turning side of paranormal activity."–PEOPLE, "Most-Anticipated Summer Books"

“Sager’s Middle of the Night is a twisty mystery with a touch of the supernatural, but it’s also about the complexities of friendship, those fleeting but overwhelming feelings from growing up and coming to terms with profound grief.”–USA Today

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The perfect eerie summer read 🏕

I absolutely adore Riley Sager, so it's no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. From the very beginning, I was completely drawn into its atmosphere. The story kept me guessing, and the ending completely caught me off guard. It was just what I was looking for, making it the perfect eerie summer read. I definitely recommend this book and anything else that Riley creates. His writing is truly exceptional and never fails to astonish me.

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It’s a good one!

Enjoyed the audiobook ! The narrator was great and the story had endearing characters. Ending was a surprise!

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I was so excited for this book to be released as I loved the rest of Sager’s books but was sadly let down. Story wasn’t suspenseful and barely kept me engaged.

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Twists

Another book I thought I had figured out…………and was sooooo wrong. This book had some twists and turns in it. It just made me go wow! But I really enjoyed the book and could relate to Ethan’s turmoil with his life and what has happened in it. The characters were so well written. My heart just fell in love with little Henry. I enjoyed the whole book and loved how it ended. Another wonder book by Riley Sager.

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suspenseful and satisfying

Characters are well rounded; plot is full of surprises that make good sense after you encounter them. Reader is excellent.

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Spooky

Returning to his childhood home thirty years after his best friend Billy disappeared from a tent in the backyard, Ethan Marsh struggles to sleep, a reoccurring dream waking him every night. Billy was never found and Ethan must remember the details that his mind trapped so long ago to solve the mystery of what happened to Billy.

Another hit by Riley Sager. Masterfully plotted with just enough twists to keep the story exciting.

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Loved the twists!G

Great book and a wonderful narrator! A bit slow at first but once I got into it, I was hooked!

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Beautifully tragic

This one started slowly for me but it picked up speed as it went. I liked the narrator, though some of the male characters' voices were vaguely werewolf-y. It's a typical twisty tale but different from his other books in that it's from the POV of a guy. Also the flashbacks are interestingly done. I def recommend!

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Are Ghosts Real?

As an avid Riley Sager fan, one cannot go wrong with his new novel. The plot and characters were interwoven with such complexity. I was once again shocked by the ending. I hate that I have to wait until next year for Riley’s next masterpiece!

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Love the ending!

Perfect combination of suspense and human emotion. Looking forward to another Riley Sager book. Looking for another right now.

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