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"A classic summer coming-of-age story with a page-turning side of paranormal activity.”
— People
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“A thriller with a touch of the supernatural, Sager’s suspenseful mystery is gripping, unsettling, and for some fans, takes a deeper dive into emotional conflict and trauma than in his previous novels.”
— Huffington Post
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Bestseller Sager expertly doles out chills and pathos in his mesmerizing latest…This standout work of psychological suspense confirms that Sager has few equals when it comes to merging creepiness and compassion.
— Publishers Weekly (starred)
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“There are twists aplenty in Sager’s latest. His signature style will leave readers dizzyingly satisfied.
— Library Journal
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Sager, author of Final Girls (2017) and Survive the Night (2021)—to name but two of many fine thrillers—has devised a genuinely frightening story and populated it with characters who feel as real as anyone you might encounter in the ‘real world.’ He is a master craftsman, and Middle of the Night is a superlative novel.
— Booklist
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Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere, and feeling—this is Riley Sager at his very best.
— Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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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, bestselling author of Hidden Pictures
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“The latest dependable airport bookstore grab and name in summer suspense.
— The Chicago Tribune
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“Sager is a master of the twist and the turn.
— Rolling Stone
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“[Sager’s novels are] all creepily atmospheric, easy to read without being fluffy, and fun as hell.
— Vulture
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Suspense master.
— USA Today
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Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere, and feeling—this is Riley Sager at his very best.
— Lee Child, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
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A thriller with a touch of the supernatural, Sager’s suspenseful mystery is gripping, unsettling, and for some fans, takes a deeper dive into emotional conflict and trauma than in his previous novels.
— Huffington Post
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If there's one book that will be on BookTok shelves in 2024, it's Middle of the Night.
— Refinery 29
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Sager, author of Final Girls (2017) and Survive the Night (2021)—to name but two of many fine thrillers—has devised a genuinely frightening story and populated it with characters who feel as real as anyone you might encounter in the ‘real world.’ He is a master craftsman, and Middle of the Night is a superlative novel.
— Booklist
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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"
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A thriller with a touch of the supernatural, Sager’s suspenseful mystery is gripping, unsettling, and for some fans, takes a deeper dive into emotional conflict and trauma than in his previous novels.
— Huffington Post
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Sager's thriller is packed with the author's trademark psychological suspense and one big "Oh my!" moment.
— Star Tribune
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“There are twists aplenty in Sager’s latest. His signature style will leave readers dizzyingly satisfied.
— Library Journal
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“[T]his thriller unfolds with a frenetic, almost feverish pace that will keep readers hooked.
— Bookpage
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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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Sager's thriller is packed with the author's trademark psychological suspense and one big "Oh my!" moment.
— Star Tribune
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Beyond the big, final reveal, another twist — personal for Ethan — changes our feelings about him, mine dramatically. It’s then that all the pieces fall into place to make Middle of the Night the most satisfying Sager yet.
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch