Mind-bending and both psychologically and paranormally horrifying, The Midnight Knock is perfect for readers who enjoyed Stuart Turton’s The 7.5 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle or viewers of the film, Jeepers Creepers.
The plot is essentially an extended locked- room mystery. Three pairs of travelers converge upon a remote hotel in Texas. While there, another guest-who had arrived before them-is murdered, and the twins who run the hotel task the newcomers to help solve the crime.
What they don’t know is that something in the desert is awake and very, very hungry. The six travelers have only until midnight before all hell breaks loose.
The novel is structured in repeating loops, each functioning almost like a separate novel. The weary thought of experiencing “ground hog day” over and over creates growing tension, and the reader senses that eventually something must break. With each page turn, there is a sense of anticipation: “Will this be the moment?”
The characters and their traits further propel the narrative. Each carries a hidden past, which both heighten the suspense and deepens the reader’s engagement. This combination of psychological suspense, paranormal horror, and character-driven storytelling makes The Midnight Knock fast paced and unput-downable.
Overall, I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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