Psychological Thrillers discussion

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☆☆☆☆☆4 out of 5 stars. · 2 months ago
A new to me author
I've seen his name and I've read the reviews (all very good) but...I've never read or listened to one of Riley Sager's book! Big mistake.

I just finished listening to Middle of the Night, and I really enjoyed it.

It was thirty years ago when Ethan and his best friend Billy had a sleep over in their tent. But when Ethan woke up the next morning...Billy was gone...and never found.

Ethan is back at his parent's home and his memories and guilt are lying heavy. But is someone playing games with him? Signs of Billy, things that only Ethan could know and more...

The book is told in a then and now style that I always enjoy. We're with Ethan as he explores the past and tries to figure out what is going on now. There's a cast of supporting players that knew Billy and they may have some answers. The path to final answers takes a twisted path. One that I really enjoyed.

There was a great Stranger Things and Stand By Me feeling to Middle of the Night.

I often find that I become more immersed in a tale by listening. That was absolutely the case with Middle of the Night. The narrator was Santino Fontana and he was perfect for this tale. His voice was clear and easy on the ears. He enunciated clearly. He provides voices are perfect for each character - male, female, old and young. He captured the plot and presented it wonderfully...
This up above^^^^^^ was written by a person that has already read the book, this is HIS/HER review. I have started reading this book, and now with the Detective involved, there was some foul play in this matter. Very good so far, so I'll keep on reading...The book is a bit pricey because it is a new release. Have a great summer day....

Another excellent book by Sager, I have read all 8 of his books and always look forward to his next.

So lets just get a bit into this book here. We all have been to a sleep over, I have, even outside. But it never turned out this way, heck the best friend that I had lived really close to a burial place. But heck, we didn't care, we stood up all night, ate popcorn and told scary stories,,,But in this case, you have someone missing, GEE, go figure, a big backyard fenced in and POOF, your gone....

I am about 3/4 thru the book and really enjoying it

Thank you Deb...

Has anyone ever fell in love with their babysitter? I remember watching this old movie many years ago called: Adventures in Babysitting.....I really liked that movie. It was funny and alot of drama. But in this case, this book is NOT what THAT movie is all about. This book is about a missing kid that slept in the backyard with his friend. Then you have baseballs being dropped off in the backyard JUST WHERE he came up missing. Now fast forward, many issues and many lives on this cul-de-sac that seems to have some seeings of someone walking around in yards, so what does someone in this case do,,,,,? YEP, you said it, Get a camera....

Just started this one today and I'm already intrigued. Seems like a good mystery with maybe a little supernatural sprinkled in.

I enjoyed it

Definitely some unexpected twists in this one.