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Midnight Is the Darkest Hour

Ashley Winstead
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Midnight Is the Darkest Hour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Ashley Winstead

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Ashley Winstead's novel Midnight Is the Darkest Hour, the story follows a young woman in a small Southern town who uncovers dark secrets and confronts her own past while investigating a local mystery. The narrative explores themes of identity, community, and the hidden aspects of human nature.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

26,122 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead captivates with its suspenseful plot and rich, atmospheric detail. Reviewers praise its strong character development and engrossing narrative. Some find the pacing uneven and feel the conclusion lacks impact. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of dark, literary thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Midnight Is the Darkest Hour?

Fans of atmospheric Southern Gothic thrillers will relish Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead. Ideal for readers who enjoyed the suspenseful twists and darkly lyrical prose of Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn and the eerie, haunting setting of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

3.6

26,122 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Louisiana • 1990s

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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