The midnight room

3.5 Stars
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3 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

TRIGGER WARNING: ALCOHOLISM, GAMBLING ADDICTION, INFADELITY, DOMESTIC ABUSE (very slight)!  

When my grandma would give us books to read after she had already read them, she would write a few words on the inside to let us know how the book was.

My grandma described this book as “good but different.” and I really think she hit the nail on the head when describing this read.


Although the book is listed as a mystery or thriller, I feel it didn't focus enough on the serial killer. Instead, I felt that it focused more on the personal lives of the detectives involved in trying to solve the murders. It talked more about their day-to-day lives, dating, family, and marriages, which isn't a bad thing. I mean, the one cop in this book was just banana freakin' sandwich.

I went into this book looking for much more detail about the actual murders themselves. But that almost seemed like a subplot in the story. You get it tossed in here and there while hearing about the detective on the case, both crooked and straight. Again, not necessarily a bad thing. Just not at all how the plot was described in the blurb on the back of the book.

I will admit that the ending did catch me somewhat off guard and was enjoyable for the most part. It did seem like things just sort of wrapped up, and we weren't given a bigger picture of the situation after the “big reveal”. 

All in all, I think this book is worth checking out. However, you won't be devastated or find yourself having any regrets if you ultimately pass it up.

Just a heads up, you do find out who the killer is up front. I just wanted to let people know in case that isn't their thing.