Nothing Good Happens After Midnight is an anthology of thirteen stories where events occur after midnight. All the authors who collaborated on this anthology, except for one, were new to me. I found a few of the stories likeable, but some not so much. When I first saw the title, I thought it would be an anthology of horror stories, but they turned out to be tales of suspense, some of which had interesting psychological twists and some humorous moments.
The focus of my review will be on the stories I enjoyed the most. So here goes:
In 12:01 am by Alan Jacobson, the reader met Karen Vail, an FBI agent on the trail of a copycat killer. The story delivered a fast-paced and gripping read. It had me on the edge of my seat as the characters raced against time to catch the kidnapper and save his victim before it is too late. Will something good happen after Midnight?
Cellphone Intolerant by Kevin O’Brien tells the story of Ed McKinnon. One day while shopping he observed the unhealthy behaviour of owners of mobile users. Angered by their actions, he came up with a plan, hoping to end it all. Will he succeed? Well, let’s just say I for one am glad that I do not live in Ed’s world, nor do I have an unhealthy relationship with my mobile device. I guess plans made after Midnight is not conducive to one’s physical being.
In All Aboard Hank Phillipi Ryan delivered a psychological thriller featuring a Public Relations expert who overheard a sinister plot, while travelling on a train and gets involved. An interesting tale of turning the tables on someone when they least expect it.
Night Shift by Linwood Barclay of a reporter and his editor, who while working the graveyard shift received a phone call from someone threatening to carry out a mass shooting. Interesting tale with a doozy of a twist at the end.
Midnight in the Garden of Death by Heather Graham delivered a chilling tale of teenagers who had a sleepover in a cemetery past the Midnight hour. Well, let’s just say things did not go as planned.
The Sixth Decoy by Paul Kemprecos featured Aristotle Socarides a former marine and police officer turned private investigator. A suspicious and rather strange individual hired him to find a bird sculpture.
In Creative Defense Jeffery Deaver treated the reader to a creepy tale of a young lawyer driven insane after attending a classical concert and an unusual murder.
Tonic by D.P Lyle proved to be a strange but interesting tale of two cousins who made a living by a weird and gruesome means. This story had me thinking about the stuff we put in our bodies in order to achieve optimum health. How well, all I will say is what the eye doesn’t see, the heart doesn’t grieve over.
The stories are perfect for fans of the suspense and thriller genre who do not have the time to commit to a longer read. Each story delivered sufficient entertainment, leaving me wanting more from these authors. I will definitely look at other stories they penned.
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About Heather Graham
HEATHER GRAHAM is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than two hundred novels and novellas. She has been honored with awards from booksellers and writers’ organizations for excellence in her work, and she is also proud to be a recipient of the Silver Bullet from Thriller Writers and was also awarded the prestigious Thriller Master in 2016. She is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from RWA. Heather has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, Mystery Book Club, People and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including Today, Entertainment Tonight and local television.
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I have this on my cloud and your review has it beckoning to me…
I have this on my cloud and your review has it beckoning to me…
Oh wow many of my faves are in there. Thanks Nadene this is definitely going on my list
Oh wow many of my faves are in there. Thanks Nadene this is definitely going on my list
Looks like you enjoyed a bunch of them.
Looks like you enjoyed a bunch of them.
I’m not a lover of short story collections but this sounds good. Great review.
I have been eye-balling this one! Sounds good!
I have been eye-balling this one! Sounds good!
oh these stories sounds interesting, thats the thing with Anthologies …some stories you like and some not so much. Happy to see you had a good turn out with some of these.
oh these stories sounds interesting, thats the thing with Anthologies …some stories you like and some not so much. Happy to see you had a good turn out with some of these.
Awesome! I love anthologies.
could totally see this being a Netflix series
could totally see this being a Netflix series
What a great book, and I’m definitely gonna grab this! I see a few of my fave authors are in there, and love suspense. I remember when I was young that mom used to tell me that nothing good ever happened after 10pm at night, and not to go out. I definitely agree now that I’m older. Hugs, RO
What a great book, and I’m definitely gonna grab this! I see a few of my fave authors are in there, and love suspense. I remember when I was young that mom used to tell me that nothing good ever happened after 10pm at night, and not to go out. I definitely agree now that I’m older. Hugs, RO