Middle of the Night
“Middle of the Night” by Riley Sager
Thirty years ago, ten-year-old Ethan Marsh and his best friend Billy fell asleep in a tent on a quiet New Jersey cul-de-sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. The tent had been sliced open, and Billy was gone—never to be seen again. Now, plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, Ethan reluctantly returns to his childhood home. Strange occurrences in the middle of the night lead him to investigate what truly happened that fateful night. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and realizes that no place is completely safe.
The main character in “Middle of the Night” is Ethan Marsh. He’s haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his childhood friend, Billy, which occurred thirty years ago. Ethan’s quest for the truth drives the suspenseful plot of the novel.
The plot of “Middle of the Night” unfolds as follows:
Thirty years ago, ten-year-old Ethan Marsh and his best friend Billy fell asleep in a tent on a quiet New Jersey cul-de-sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. The tent had been sliced open, and Billy was gone—never to be seen again. Now, plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, Ethan reluctantly returns to his childhood home.
The setting of “Middle of the Night” by Riley Sager is a quiet, quaint New Jersey cul-de-sac called Hemlock Circle. Thirty years ago, ten-year-old Ethan Marsh and his best friend Billy fell asleep in a tent on a manicured lawn in this neighborhood. Now, as Ethan investigates strange occurrences, he delves into the woods surrounding Hemlock Circle, where secrets and mysteries await¹²
“Middle of the Night” by Riley Sager is a spooky thriller set to be released on June 18, 2024. Here are the key themes:
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