Middle of the Night

Riley Sager’s Middle of the Night is a tense and chilling psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seats from the very first sentence to the last. Known for his signature twists and dark narrative's, Sager delivers yet another gripping page-turner, this time set against the backdrop of what feels like your typical 90s all0american neighborhood.

A master at creating a mood of suspense, Sager has written yet another amazing thriller, only this time the riveting mystery regarding the kidnaping of one's childhood friends, and the lengths he goes through to find out what happened to them. The pacing is quick, with each chapter revealing new pieces of the puzzle, complete with flashbacks and then chapters centered around events of the present. One of the highlights of Middle of the Night is Sager’s ability to craft unpredictable twists. When you think you have the story figured out, a sudden revelation shakes things up, forcing you to reconsider everything. The final twist, in particular, is shocking and well-executed, leaving readers with that satisfying, “I never saw that coming” feeling.