Nostalgic, twisty, and clever! 

 

They got it wrong. The fear at Y2K was misplaced.  It wasn’t over a knife.  And no one considered Blockbuster to be the main stage.  Yet… out of four employees, only one survived. “Goodnight, pretty girl.” 

 

Fast forward 15 years.  No one ever expects bad things to happen when there’s ice cream involved.  And yet… out of the 4 people at the creamery, only one survives.  “Goodnight, pretty girl.”

 

A town panicked by a serial killer (Copycat?! Original?!).  A very pregnant and determined (read: bad ass) FBI agent. And two unreliable survivors.  This is the formula for one fast paced, wild ride.  

 

The Night Shift is compulsively readable.  The multiple pov and short chapters kept me hanging on, finishing it in mere hours.  There’s a depth of character development and a side helping of police procedural, which made this thriller feel fresh and unique.  

 

Let’s talk about those surprises I didn’t see coming… Some that made me mad.  Some that let me exhale.  Were there also a few implausible details? And did I suspect the culprit?  Yes on both accounts.  But overall, this is such a clever and unique thriller, any minor flaws were easily overlooked. 

 

Many thanks to Alex Finlay, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.