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Alex Finlay

The Night Shift

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Alex Finlay's The Night Shift, two eerily similar mass murders occur 15 years apart in the same town, told from three characters' viewpoints as they converge to tackle a dangerous criminal and uncover the elusive link between the two tragedies while dealing with the effects of abuse and personal trauma. The novel contains descriptions of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, along with references to suicide and the sexual exploitation of minors.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Alex Finlay's The Night Shift commend its gripping, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters. Critics applaud its suspenseful plot twists and engaging storytelling. However, some note predictable elements and a rushed ending as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's a captivating thriller that keeps readers hooked until the last page.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Shift?

A reader who would enjoy The Night Shift by Alex Finlay thrives on edge-of-your-seat thrillers with complex plots and suspenseful twists. Fans of works like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides will appreciate Finlay's intricate storytelling and gripping narrative.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • 1990s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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