THE MIDNIGHT MAN

The first in the Slayton Thriller series, this audiobook may attract fans of urban legends, thrillers, and Mitchell's other works. Five teens are targeted by a killer after they visit legendary Blackhall Manor, where they were anonymously invited to play The Midnight Game. Collaborating on the case is Detective Sarah Noble, who is returning to the force after a traumatic absence. Narrator Emma Gregory's breathy alto captures the increasing urgency and disturbing imagery in this mystery. Mitchell's approach is kaleidoscopic, and Gregory deftly portrays a large cast of characters. Listeners gain context through scenes from the past and perspectives from Detective Noble, townspeople, family members, police officers, a boy with psychic abilities, and the killer, chillingly voiced by Elliot Fitzpatrick. K.S.B. 2022 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2022]