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The Night Shift: A Novel

The Night Shift: A Novel

by Alex Finlay (Author)

From the author of the breakout thriller Every Last Fear, comes Alex Finlay's electrifying next novel The Night Shift, about a pair of small-town murders fifteen years apart―and the ties that bind them.One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2022: • PopSugar • Goodreads • Book Riot • BookBub • The Nerd Daily • SheReads • Crime by the Book“The night was expected to bring tragedy.” So begins one of the most highly-anticipated thrillers in recent years.It’s New Year’s Eve 1999. Y2K is expected to end in chaos: planes falling from the sky, elevators plunging to earth, world markets collapsing. A digital apocalypse. None of that happens. But at a Blockbuster Video in New Jersey, four teenagers working late at the store are attacked. Only one inexplicably survives. Police quickly identify a suspect, the boyfriend of one of the victims, who flees and is never seen again.Fifteen years later, more teenage employees are attacked at an ice cream store in the same town, and again only one makes it out alive.In the aftermath of the latest crime, three lives intersect: the lone survivor of the Blockbuster massacre who’s forced to relive the horrors of her tragedy; the brother of the fugitive accused, who’s convinced the police have the wrong suspect; and FBI agent Sarah Keller who must delve into the secrets of both nights―stirring up memories of teen love and lies―to uncover the truth about murders on the night shift.Twisty, poignant, and redemptive, The Night Shift is a story about the legacy of trauma and how the broken can come out on the other side, and it solidifies Finlay as one of the new leading voices in the world of thrillers.

Title: The Night Shift: A Novel

Author: Alex Finlay

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis:

Welcome to the dark and twisted world of The Night Shift, a gripping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. When nineteen-year-old Annie Magnusson applies for a summer job at the mall, she's just looking for a way to make some extra money. But the job turns out to be more sinister than she could have ever imagined.

Annie soon finds herself caught in a web of mystery and danger as she uncovers a series of disturbing incidents that have plagued the mall for years. From disappearing employees to strange late-night noises, it becomes clear that something sinister is lurking in the shadows.

As Annie delves deeper into the mall's dark history, she finds herself drawn to a group of fellow night shift workers who are also haunted by the mall's secrets. Together, they uncover a terrifying truth that will change their lives forever.

With its gripping plot, complex characters, and atmospheric setting, The Night Shift is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense. Alex Finlay has crafted a story that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Key Selling Points:

  • A gripping mystery set in a shopping mall.
  • Compelling characters that readers will root for.
  • A fast-paced plot that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
  • An atmospheric setting that will create a sense of suspense.
  • A shocking twist ending that readers won't see coming.

Audience:

The Night Shift is a great choice for readers who enjoy mystery, suspense, and thrillers. It is perfect for fans of authors such as Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, and Ruth Ware.

Rating:

Pages:
320
Language:
English