MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT

Narrator Santino Fontana delivers Riley Sager's trademark psychological suspense. It's 1994; in a picture-perfect neighborhood, 10-year-old Ethan and his best friend, Billy, camp out in Ethan's backyard. The night will tragically be remembered as the night Billy was taken from the tent while his best friend slept beside him. Thirty years later, Ethan reluctantly returns to his childhood home. Plagued by insomnia and a recurring nightmare, he starts believing that stray baseballs in the yard and blinking garage lights are signs from Billy's spirit. Immersive storytelling helps listeners follow dual timelines. Fontana's expressive tone enhances the multiple points of view. This is a great slow-burn mystery with a touch of the paranormal, '90s nostalgia, and a satisfying ending. M.I.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]