Middle of the Night: A Novel By Riley Sager

In Riley Sager's latest thriller, Ethan Marsh confronts the traumatic disappearance of his childhood best friend, Billy, and the dark secrets lurking in their seemingly idyllic neighborhood. Thirty years ago, on Hemlock Circle, Ethan and Billy fell asleep in a backyard tent. By morning, Billy had vanished, taken by someone who sliced open the tent during the night. Billy was never seen again.

Now, plagued by insomnia and disturbing dreams, Ethan has reluctantly returned to his childhood home. He notices strange happenings at night—someone roaming the cul-de-sac and eerie signs of Billy’s presence appearing in his backyard. Ethan wonders if it's a cruel prank or if Billy has somehow returned.

Determined to uncover the truth, Ethan embarks on a quest that reconnects him with former friends and neighbors. His investigation leads him into the woods surrounding Hemlock Circle, where Billy once claimed ghosts roamed. There, Ethan discovers a mysterious institute conducting clandestine research on a decaying estate.

As Ethan delves deeper, he realizes the quiet suburban street and the surrounding forest are far from safe. The secrets buried in Hemlock Circle are darker and more sinister than he ever imagined. The past begins to haunt the present, revealing that the safety of any place is an illusion.

Riley Sager weaves a gripping tale of suspense, where the quest for truth unveils long-buried mysteries and exposes the chilling reality that the past never truly lets go. 📚❤️