In Middle of the Night is about Billy coming to terms with the disappearance of Ethan when they were both children. The novel weaves together two time periods to give us a great mystery. I was along for the ride and didn’t know who the villain would be until it was revealed. 

Riley Sager writes a page turning mystery. I enjoyed how the story came together. The pacing and characters were on point. 

At our book club we enjoy a great discussion about some of the themes (life, death, friendship, loyalty, secrets) of the book. Mostly what we discussed is if we would’ve taken the same action at that pivotal moment. You’ll have to read the book to know what I’m talking about. I recommend this book especially if you’re mystery lover or Riley Sager fan.

“He takes him into what’s known as the library, although it holds much more than books. It’s the heart of the institute, where others gather to discuss, debate, debunk.”

“But she wasn’t prepared for how lonely it all felt in between one obligation and the next. That’s something she wished her mother had warned her about. The long, quiet hours when she wasn’t needed.”

“There were no villains in this story. Nor were there heroes. Just a neighborhood of flawed people, some more than others.”