Middle of the Night

On 15 July 1994, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep in a tent on a manicured lawn in a quiet New Jersey cul-de-sac. But in the morning, Ethan woke up alone - the tent had been sliced open with a knife, and Billy was gone. Never to be seen again. The disappearance of Billy, a child who seemed to vanish into thin air, left the community shaken and the mystery unsolved.

Thirty years later, Ethan has returned to his childhood home, still desperate for answers. Time has passed, but the pain of losing his friend and the shadow of that night continue to haunt him. Who took Billy? Now an adult, Ethan's determination to uncover the truth has him scouring the place that took so much from him.

Every night, he's kept awake by strange disturbances on the street, happening under the cover of darkness. Noises that stir up memories of that horrific night, filling Ethan with a sense of dread. Are they still out there? The quiet cul-de-sac that once promised peace now feels permeated with unease and suspicion.

This isn't a bad neighbourhood. These aren't bad people. Are they? As Ethan delves deeper into the secrets of Hemlock Circle, he begins to unravel the façade of normalcy that cloaks the lives of its residents. Could the answer to Billy's disappearance be hidden among the very people he once called neighbours?

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the bonds of friendship, the darkness that can lurk beneath seemingly peaceful surfaces, and the lengths one man will go to for closure. Sager masterfully crafts a tale filled with tension, suspense, and twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow Ethan's relentless quest for the truth.

Prepare to be captivated by this chilling story that examines the mysteries of the past and how they can shape the present. Middle of the Night is a testament to Riley Sager's ability to weave a compelling narrative that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.