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Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Tess Claibourne is a detective, just like her father- Twisted Tree policeman who arrested local serial killer, Father Silence, nearly twenty years prior. When Father Silence is finally put to death, a chain reaction of events unveils a copycat killer- The Outcast- who kidnaps Tess's daughter. In addition to seeking out the sole survivor of Father Silence, Tess has to unlock repressed memories from her childhood in order to find clues to her daughter and the identity of The Outcast.
I listened to the audiobook version of this on my road trip through Texas and it kept me so focused that I barely wanted to stop for any breaks! It is definitely more on the horror end of the thriller genre- I think it would make for an excellent film. The descriptions of the Outcast and his eyes, the children's drawings, so many details of this book are creepy in the best way. I'm VERY glad that I chose it for one of my #bookofthemonth boxes in 2024! 4.5☆
I listened to the audiobook version of this on my road trip through Texas and it kept me so focused that I barely wanted to stop for any breaks! It is definitely more on the horror end of the thriller genre- I think it would make for an excellent film. The descriptions of the Outcast and his eyes, the children's drawings, so many details of this book are creepy in the best way. I'm VERY glad that I chose it for one of my #bookofthemonth boxes in 2024! 4.5☆