Midnight in Soap Lake

Midnight in Soap Lake made me fall in love with reading all over again. — Stuart Turton

A fantastic, assured debut. — Elly Griffiths on Matthew Sullivan

The smallest towns hide the biggest secrets.

Abigail uprooted her life to move to Soap Lake, Washington. A once-popular tourist destination, the town is now home to a dwindling population and the menacing shadow of an urban legend.

With her husband away on a work trip, Abigail is alone when a young boy emerges from the desert scrub, catatonic and covered in blood. His mother, Esme, lies stabbed to death in a nearby car.

When Abigail discovers Esme was a local woman who moved away after a series of tragedies, she is compelled to find answers. Esme’s is not the only mysterious death this town has witnessed.

But her search attracts unwanted and dangerous attention. Drawn into a complex web of conspiracies and violence, Abigail will learn that the smallest towns can hide the biggest secrets.

Praise for Matthew Sullivan:

"Matthew Sullivan has written—with great panache and suspense—a smart, twisty crime novel filled with compelling characters set in a world that book-lovers will adore." — Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins

"An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout." — Kirkus Reviews

Readers are loving Midnight in Soap Lake…

"I was completely immersed." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An atmospheric and immersive mystery that perfectly balances eerie folklore with a gripping investigation…if you love mysteries that keep you guessing, small-town secrets, and stories that feel like they could be real…a must-read!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I couldn’t put this book down!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I enjoyed the spooky energy and complex family histories." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"You can tell from the get-go how much effort, research and planning was involved in creating such a complex plot." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Sullivan lays this story out masterfully." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book was fantastic! I felt like I was THERE!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐