Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Publication Date: June 18th 2024 by Penguin Audio
Pages: 367
Audio Book Length: 11hrs 22min
Narrator: Santino Fontana
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Ten-year-old Ethan’s best friend Billy is taken in the middle
of the night, from the tent they have pitched/camped in his parent’s back yard.
Years later Ethan is still haunted by the event. Back at home thirty years
later Ethan starts to feel Billy’s presence and strange things start happening,
spurring Ethan into re-examining the events of that night and questioning the
people who were present back then.
I wasn’t sure if there were paranormal things at work with
the startling things happening. There were a few twists and revelations that
were surprising, one I suspected. I think the story would’ve benefited from
some editing down, as it felt a little drawn out, but the story was engrossing
and at times spooky! I liked how it all turned out.
I had listened to Santino Fontana’s excellent performance of
You by Caroline Kepnes in the past, so I was thrilled to find out he was the
narrator. He did not disappoint! 4 Stars
Four Minutes by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson
Publication Date: January 1st 2024 by Blackstone Publishing
Pages: 356
Audio Book Length: 10hrs 53min
Narrator: Ray Porter
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
The premise of this story was mind bending! A secret US
counterterrorism task force can jump into the future, within a thirty-day
period, but can only stay for four minutes. To Tyler Brooks, the head of this
special op, this has exciting implications. They can go and prevent attacks
before they happen! There’s a threat and enemy that seems to elude them at every
turn! Tyler and a select few have been drafted into this task force for special
reasons which are revealed as the story goes along. I liked the personal relationships that end up
factoring into this exciting story! I grew to like each character on the team
and I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment!
Four Minutes was an exciting thrill ride! The only
drawback is that it ended in a cliffhanger, and I don’t see any information on
book two!
Ray Porter's performance was strong and perfect for this military/action thriller! 4 Stars
Glad to hear you liked this one. It's on my October reading list because that's when I always want some spookier, more suspenseful books to read. :D
ReplyDeleteYes, it would be perfect for then! I've been looking at scarier books to read for the fall, too! :)
DeleteGlad you enjoyed Middle of the Night. I felt obligated to read it since I share a name with the main character haha. It was a fun one!
ReplyDeleteLol! Good reasons! It was fun!
DeleteI already had Middle of the Night on my radar, but an interesting time travel spec ops thriller sounds good.
ReplyDeleteReally loved Four Minutes! IT was a fast, thrilling listen! I can't wait for the next one!
DeleteI'm glad to hear they were both good.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary! Me too!
DeleteWow, both sound good. I am nervous about that cliffhanger...lol
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I have yet to try this author.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
The premise for that second book is so specific, but I bet that challenge can make for some interesting events.
ReplyDeleteNice minireviews :) Short and perfect
ReplyDeleteI do like a good thriller, Rachel, but I am not a fan of cliffhangers. Hopefully there will be another book.
ReplyDeleteSounds like both were winners. Although I'd be a bit stressed if I didn't know there was going to be another book after a cliffhanger. Great reviews!
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