I have a wild crazy wild novel to talk about today. It reminds me a little of Thelma and Louise but with this wild twist that’s more than likely a bit indicative of tiny towns in the US still today.
Releasing in October 2023, check out my review below on this unexpectedly crazy novel.
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (October 3, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-1728269962
OVERVIEW:
For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is a twisted tale of murder, obsessive love, and the beastly urges that lie dormant within us all…even the God-fearing folk of Bottom Springs, Louisiana.
In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners’ bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights.
When a skull is found deep in the swamp next to mysterious carved symbols, Bottom Springs is thrown into uproar―and Ruth realizes only she and Everett, an old friend with a dark past, have the power to comb the town’s secret underbelly in search of true evil.
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead Review
I have to say the author really caught me by surprise with this one. I love it when you don’t know what to expect especially if this is the first time reading an author.
The story digs down deep into small towns in Louisiana. The highly detailed atmosphere surrounding this entire story has truly captivated me as a reader. It is heavy and dark. Loaded with creepy crawly’s and things that go bump in the night.
Two unlikely friends; family drama that is unbelievable and painful to read. Networks full of good old boy beliefs, and straight-up evil. Talk of occult and murder. Winstead knows how to ramp up your anxiety and builds the pace beautifully.
The author has crafted this novel that is so different, it’s unexpected. You’re not sure what’s coming next, and she throws twists and turns continually. The main characters are astounding and overall the story is simply wild.
This is not one that I want to try to explain for fear of giving away plot secrets, but suffice it to say that if you enjoy unexpected characters, unexpected locale, a captivating story, and thrills that keep coming, then this is one to check out.
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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