The Midnight Train Murders

A Quirky Mystery

I really wanted to love The Midnight Train Murders, but it left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. The premise was intriguing, and I was excited for a good mystery on a train—always a great setting for suspense—but the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me. At times, the book gave off a Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibe, which felt a bit out of place for what I thought would be a darker, more grounded murder mystery. There were supernatural or fantastical elements woven into the plot that just didn’t blend well with the classic whodunit I was expecting.

The characters were interesting enough, especially the lead detective, but some of the side characters felt a bit too predictable, almost like they were plucked from a TV show rather than developed as unique personalities. The suspense was decent, and there were moments that kept me intrigued, but overall, the plot felt a little formulaic, and I wasn’t as hooked as I hoped to be.

It’s not a bad book by any means—it’s an okay read if you're into light mysteries with some quirky twists—but for me, it didn’t quite live up to its potential. It had some enjoyable moments, but nothing that truly blew me away.