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A THRILLING NEW SERIES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER CAROLINE MITCHELL'One of the best opening chapters I've ever read' - ANGELA MARSONS
'Terrifying, mysterious and suspenseful. A brilliant read.' - PATRICIA GIBNEY
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'I remember the day I died quite clearly.'
Blackhall Manor has witnessed many dark crimes, long before five teenage girls break in to play the Midnight Game. It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home.
Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the show more force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. Except perhaps Elliott Carter, who is only seven but has seen things in his dreams most adults could never imagine.
It's a case that will bring them together and shake Sarah to her core. Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man?
A gripping and twisty thriller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor, Cara Hunter and Alex North.
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PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT MAN
'If you like early Stephen King you'll love The Midnight Man' - Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestseller
'Caroline Mitchell at her dark and twisty best' - Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You
'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' - Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife
'A spine tingling, creepy book' - John Marrs, author of The One
'Creepy and intense' - Mel Sherratt, author of Ten Days
'A tense and deliciously creepy read' - D.S. Butler, author of On Cold Ground
'Twisty, tense and creepy as hell... I loved it!' - K.L. Slater, author of The Widow
'A spooky, twisty mystery with a spine-chillingly ending' - Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort. show less
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3.5 Stars
Despite not being as suspenseful as I would have liked it was still an entertaining book. I like multi POVs in this genre as Readers get pieces of the story from different points of view and get to work out how they all connect. That being said, the ending was a bit out of left field for me but in a 'that was weird' way, not 'Oooooo, dang I did not see that coming!' way. I quite liked the main character and it was a good set up for book 2. I look forward to seeing where this series goes.
CW:torture, murder, talk about suicide with shot gun, sexual abuse of child, PTSD
Despite not being as suspenseful as I would have liked it was still an entertaining book. I like multi POVs in this genre as Readers get pieces of the story from different points of view and get to work out how they all connect. That being said, the ending was a bit out of left field for me but in a 'that was weird' way, not 'Oooooo, dang I did not see that coming!' way. I quite liked the main character and it was a good set up for book 2. I look forward to seeing where this series goes.
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D̶o̶ Y̶o̶u̶ W̶a̶n̶n̶a̶ P̶l̶a̶y̶ A̶ G̶a̶m̶e̶?̶
̶T̶h̶e̶ M̶i̶d̶n̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ M̶a̶n̶ D̶a̶r̶e̶s̶ Y̶o̶u̶!̶
Thank you so much Embla Books, NetGalley and Caroline Mitchell for this gripping story!
Here we have Sarah.
She has been through so much since she was 14 and finally as an adult and now a detective....
Her life still is in shambles!
She has taken time away from work when tragedy strikes her life agan!
She only returns back when she hears of this deadly game teenage kids are playing called.....
The Midnight Man!
Once you start this game it stays with you. Forever!
When four teenage girls goes to Blackhall Manor to play the game only three get out alive.
Sarah is back on duty but only to take interviews.
And show more she has to reconnect with two ladies from her past!
Her best friend Maggie who is raising seven year old son Elliot by herself after her husband is badly injured in war. And her son who has these terrible awful nightmares that has things to do with the old Blackhall Manor and the Midnight Man.
And the other lady is Elsie who is struggling with obesity. Who is being taken care of by her son.
As Sarah has to revisit her past can she uncover who the Midnight Man is in time to save these teenage girls from harm?
I can't express how pumped I am to see this become a series!
So exciting?!
This ending left open so many possibilities!
I can't wait!
This story is totally gripping and surprising.
I was seriously hooked.
I absolutely love it when a book hooks me the way TMM did!
I woke up at 2am wanting to read it. To put a few more chapters in.
That makes it an automatic 4.5 star book in my opinion if you ask me!
The writing flowed effortlessly and the story was packed with mystery and twists as it spiralled its way to a compelling climax!
Quick paced and what a physiological thrillers this was.
I thought I knew who TMM was.....
Psshhhhh yeah ok! Had no damn idea!
Amazing if you ask me.
Can't wait to see more of Sarah.
Another top notch book from this author.!
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
PS if you need a advanced reader for future books..... I'm your girl! show less
̶T̶h̶e̶ M̶i̶d̶n̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ M̶a̶n̶ D̶a̶r̶e̶s̶ Y̶o̶u̶!̶
Thank you so much Embla Books, NetGalley and Caroline Mitchell for this gripping story!
Here we have Sarah.
She has been through so much since she was 14 and finally as an adult and now a detective....
Her life still is in shambles!
She has taken time away from work when tragedy strikes her life agan!
She only returns back when she hears of this deadly game teenage kids are playing called.....
The Midnight Man!
Once you start this game it stays with you. Forever!
When four teenage girls goes to Blackhall Manor to play the game only three get out alive.
Sarah is back on duty but only to take interviews.
And show more she has to reconnect with two ladies from her past!
Her best friend Maggie who is raising seven year old son Elliot by herself after her husband is badly injured in war. And her son who has these terrible awful nightmares that has things to do with the old Blackhall Manor and the Midnight Man.
And the other lady is Elsie who is struggling with obesity. Who is being taken care of by her son.
As Sarah has to revisit her past can she uncover who the Midnight Man is in time to save these teenage girls from harm?
I can't express how pumped I am to see this become a series!
So exciting?!
This ending left open so many possibilities!
I can't wait!
This story is totally gripping and surprising.
I was seriously hooked.
I absolutely love it when a book hooks me the way TMM did!
I woke up at 2am wanting to read it. To put a few more chapters in.
That makes it an automatic 4.5 star book in my opinion if you ask me!
The writing flowed effortlessly and the story was packed with mystery and twists as it spiralled its way to a compelling climax!
Quick paced and what a physiological thrillers this was.
I thought I knew who TMM was.....
Psshhhhh yeah ok! Had no damn idea!
Amazing if you ask me.
Can't wait to see more of Sarah.
Another top notch book from this author.!
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
PS if you need a advanced reader for future books..... I'm your girl! show less
#1 The Midnight Man - ★★★★
#2 Untitled - To be read
The Midnight Man is the first ever book I’ve read by Caroline Mitchell, and I am now a huge fan! The Midnight Man is the first book in the Slayton Thrillers Series, and I will keep my eyes peeled for the second one, whilst exploring the other books Caroline has written in the meantime!
Synopsis:
From number one bestselling author Caroline Mitchell, comes the first chilling Slayton thriller for fans of C. J. Tudor and Stephen King.
If you open your door to the Midnight Man, hide with a candle wherever you can. Try not to scream as he draws near, because one of you won’t be leaving here…
On Halloween night in Slayton, five girls go to Blackhall Manor to play the Midnight Game. show more They write their names on a piece of paper and prick their fingers to soak it in blood. At exactly midnight they knock on the door twenty-two times – they have invited the Midnight Man in.
It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home.
Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. It’s a case that will take Sarah back to everything she’s been running from, and shake her to the core.
Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man?
My Thoughts:
Listening to The Midnight Man by Caroline Mitchell was such an adventure!
The Midnight Man is an action packed book that keeps you hooked and keeps you guessing until the very end. Even though I’ve read many mysteries in an audiobook format, this one managed to grip me from the first minute. The music at the beginning gave me goosebumps and set the mood for the book. And the narrators did their job perfectly well. Very interestingly, there was always a certain suspense in their voices, in the way they said things, in the anticipation of a very unsettling moment. Especially those suspenseful parts…
I liked the mystery side of it, and I was intrigued the whole way through. I especially liked the hidden mystery aspect and the connection of different people – it made me suspect everyone and everything. We are led on a path to believe a few different theories. We have the Haunted House, the game this person is playing. But we also have a few people that are newly involved, as well as some people who have been haunted by it for a long time. This mixture added greatly to the intensity of the story, and I did enjoy its culmination, although it was a little bit predictable for me, especially in the few chapters leading to the end.
The Midnight Man is a very solid mystery novel, especially for the spooky season. And if you choose the audiobook, I promise you there won’t be any regret. It adds a little bit of that pumpkin spice mystery taste to it.
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#2 Untitled - To be read
The Midnight Man is the first ever book I’ve read by Caroline Mitchell, and I am now a huge fan! The Midnight Man is the first book in the Slayton Thrillers Series, and I will keep my eyes peeled for the second one, whilst exploring the other books Caroline has written in the meantime!
Synopsis:
From number one bestselling author Caroline Mitchell, comes the first chilling Slayton thriller for fans of C. J. Tudor and Stephen King.
If you open your door to the Midnight Man, hide with a candle wherever you can. Try not to scream as he draws near, because one of you won’t be leaving here…
On Halloween night in Slayton, five girls go to Blackhall Manor to play the Midnight Game. show more They write their names on a piece of paper and prick their fingers to soak it in blood. At exactly midnight they knock on the door twenty-two times – they have invited the Midnight Man in.
It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home.
Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. It’s a case that will take Sarah back to everything she’s been running from, and shake her to the core.
Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man?
My Thoughts:
Listening to The Midnight Man by Caroline Mitchell was such an adventure!
The Midnight Man is an action packed book that keeps you hooked and keeps you guessing until the very end. Even though I’ve read many mysteries in an audiobook format, this one managed to grip me from the first minute. The music at the beginning gave me goosebumps and set the mood for the book. And the narrators did their job perfectly well. Very interestingly, there was always a certain suspense in their voices, in the way they said things, in the anticipation of a very unsettling moment. Especially those suspenseful parts…
I liked the mystery side of it, and I was intrigued the whole way through. I especially liked the hidden mystery aspect and the connection of different people – it made me suspect everyone and everything. We are led on a path to believe a few different theories. We have the Haunted House, the game this person is playing. But we also have a few people that are newly involved, as well as some people who have been haunted by it for a long time. This mixture added greatly to the intensity of the story, and I did enjoy its culmination, although it was a little bit predictable for me, especially in the few chapters leading to the end.
The Midnight Man is a very solid mystery novel, especially for the spooky season. And if you choose the audiobook, I promise you there won’t be any regret. It adds a little bit of that pumpkin spice mystery taste to it.
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My Thoughts:
I am glad that I stumbled into this author because this book is a very good read!
This is not just crime fiction, but also with suggestive paranormal elements in it. My kind of read!
I am not really a crime fiction fan. I am more of an urban fantasy reader. Now, the urban fantasy genre is plagued by plotlessness, so, I am used to that. So much so that a little plot impresses me already. I was very surprised with the plot twist in this book!
I've been reading too many similar crime fiction books because I keep getting our protagonist, DC Sarah Noble, confused with DC Morgan Brookes in One Left Alive by Helen Phifer. I have to keep untangling the details in my head... was it DC Morgan Brookes who owned that big chunk of land with show more that big, haunted manor? Or was it DC Sarah Noble who was married to her former DI who is already dead, but she keeps talking to? The answer to both questions by the way, is no to the first one and yes to the second one.
This is my first Elliot Fitzpatrick and Emma Gregory listen and I would buy audiobooks by them again. The narrators are good at bringing the characters come to life!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4.5
World building = 4
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = (9 hrs and 36 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 show less
I am glad that I stumbled into this author because this book is a very good read!
This is not just crime fiction, but also with suggestive paranormal elements in it. My kind of read!
I am not really a crime fiction fan. I am more of an urban fantasy reader. Now, the urban fantasy genre is plagued by plotlessness, so, I am used to that. So much so that a little plot impresses me already. I was very surprised with the plot twist in this book!
I've been reading too many similar crime fiction books because I keep getting our protagonist, DC Sarah Noble, confused with DC Morgan Brookes in One Left Alive by Helen Phifer. I have to keep untangling the details in my head... was it DC Morgan Brookes who owned that big chunk of land with show more that big, haunted manor? Or was it DC Sarah Noble who was married to her former DI who is already dead, but she keeps talking to? The answer to both questions by the way, is no to the first one and yes to the second one.
This is my first Elliot Fitzpatrick and Emma Gregory listen and I would buy audiobooks by them again. The narrators are good at bringing the characters come to life!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4.5
World building = 4
Cover art = 3.5
Pace = (9 hrs and 36 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 show less
Eerie Horror Thriller!
“You are cordially invited to play
The Midnight Game
Blackhall Manor
31st October 2019
00.00”
I remember playing scary games with my friends when I was in school. They were nothing compared to this one!
“If you open your door to the Midnight Man,
Hide with a candle wherever you can.
Try not to scream as he draws near,
Because one of you won’t be leaving here…”
Book #1 in the Slayton Thrillers has a disturbingly captivating cover and a prologue that will take your breath away!
It’s Halloween night and five girls are at the legendary Blackhall Manor after receiving an invitation. RED FLAG GIRLS! It’s time to play the Midnight Game with the Midnight Man and they are honored to be chosen. But only four girls show more make it out of the creepy manor. Now the police are in a panic to reveal and apprehend the Midnight Man before he kills again!
This book is intense, eerie, and best read with the lights on. I bounced back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook. The audiobook is incredible! I started to listen to it while I was walking my dogs in the dark, by myself, but decided against it!
If you like CJ Tudor and Stephen King, you’ll love this book and this author!
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“You are cordially invited to play
The Midnight Game
Blackhall Manor
31st October 2019
00.00”
I remember playing scary games with my friends when I was in school. They were nothing compared to this one!
“If you open your door to the Midnight Man,
Hide with a candle wherever you can.
Try not to scream as he draws near,
Because one of you won’t be leaving here…”
Book #1 in the Slayton Thrillers has a disturbingly captivating cover and a prologue that will take your breath away!
It’s Halloween night and five girls are at the legendary Blackhall Manor after receiving an invitation. RED FLAG GIRLS! It’s time to play the Midnight Game with the Midnight Man and they are honored to be chosen. But only four girls show more make it out of the creepy manor. Now the police are in a panic to reveal and apprehend the Midnight Man before he kills again!
This book is intense, eerie, and best read with the lights on. I bounced back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook. The audiobook is incredible! I started to listen to it while I was walking my dogs in the dark, by myself, but decided against it!
If you like CJ Tudor and Stephen King, you’ll love this book and this author!
#TheMidnightMan #CarolineMitchell #HorrorThriller #bookreviewer #honestreview #crimeandcocktailsbookcrew #mysteryandthrills #readwithme #bookaddict #thrilleraddict #thrillersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #lovebooks #bookreviewersofinstagram #lovetoreadbooks #cantstopreading #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecommendations #readingintherockies #mustread #justfinishedreading #thrillerfiction #coloradoreader #usbookreviewer #ireadbooks #ireviewbooks #ilovereading #fortheloveofbooks #bookseries #bookoneinseries show less
The first couple of chapters had me turning pages but then it slow down after that. Firstly there was a lot of mystery surrounding Sarah‘s past and then when the big reveal came, it flopped. There were snippets of her talking to her husband but it felt as though there should’ve been more to it. The history and creepiness behind the Manor wasn’t explored enough either. The investigation side of things was also lacking. I just wasn’t engaged enough with any of the characters, except little Elliott. He provided the extra half ⭐️⭐️1/2
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