Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: A Suspense Magazine Anthology

by Jeffery Deaver, Joseph Badal, Linwood Barclay, Rhys Bowen, Heather Graham Narrated by Matt Godfrey, Emily Sutton-Smith

Overview

The sun sets. The moon takes its place, illuminating the most evil corners of the planet. What twisted fear dwells in that blackness? What legends attach to those of sound mind and make them go crazy in the bright light of day? Only Suspense Magazine knows . . .



Teaming up with New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver, Suspense Magazine offers up a nail-biting anthology titled: Nothing Good Happens After Midnight. This thrilling collection consists of thirteen original short stories representing the genres of suspense/thriller, mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, and more.



Fans' favorites come together to explore the mystery of midnight. The `best of the best' presenting these memorable tales, include: Joseph Badal, Linwood Barclay, Rhys Bowen, Jeffery Deaver, Heather Graham, Alan Jacobson, Paul Kemprecos, Shannon Kirk, Jon Land, John Lescroart, D. P. Lyle, Kevin O'Brien, and Hank Phillippi Ryan.



Take their hands . . . walk into their worlds . . . but be prepared to leave the light on when you're through. After all, this incredible gathering of authors, who will delight fans of all genres, not only utilized their award-winning imaginations to answer that age-old question of why Nothing Good Happens After Midnight-they also made sure to pen stories that will leave you . . . speechless.

Editorial Reviews

MAY 2021 - AudioFile

Matt Godfrey and Emily Sutton-Smith narrate an anthology of 13 stories about dark deeds that transpire after the midnight hour. Topics range from an FBI agent who is tracking a copycat killer to the dangers of mobile phones. That standout starts with a reporter answering a phone call from a potential mass shooter and ends with a bang. Godfrey and Sutton-Smith take turns narrating. Godfrey nails a variety of accents, giving dynamic and attention-grabbing performances throughout his stories. Sutton-Smith adopts a controlled yet sultry voice that feels perfectly suited for the after-dark settings of her stories. Each work is the perfect duration to be enticing, making it difficult to stop listening until one has heard them all. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Publishers Weekly

★ 09/28/2020

Most of the 13 all-original tales in this superlative anthology are unified by strange or unpleasant incidences occurring after the stroke of midnight. In contrast, Alan Jacobson’s thrilling “12:01 AM,” about a kidnapper patterning himself after a serial killer on death row, defies the perception that nothing good happens after midnight, as does John Land’s “ATM,” a redemption tale of a young man sent on a series of vague quests to improve people’s lives. Of special distinction are Linwood Barclay’s sublime nail-biter, “Night Shift,” about a newspaperman trying to stop a late-night caller from going on a killing spree, and Kevin O’Brien’s “Cell Phone Intolerant,” a darkly amusing vigilante tale of an anti–cell phone zealot whose crusade to punish inconsiderate people has shocking repercussions. Other standouts include Heather Graham’s disquieting spine-chiller, “Midnight in the Garden of Death,” in which high schoolers spend the night in a cemetery, and Deaver’s supernatural gothic, “A Creative Defense,” which underscores the power of music. This volume is guaranteed to keep readers burning the midnight oil well into the wee hours. (Nov.)

From the Publisher

"Something very good happens after midnight...just pick up this brilliant book and be transported-and very afraid!"

-Peter James, UK #1 Bestselling Author of the Detective Superintendent Roy Grace Series

"NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT is a treat-dark, chilling, and delicious. Grab it."

-Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-Winning Author of The Dark Corners of the Night

"NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT proves that the witching hour still has the power to haunt in this suspenseful collection of stories by luminaries in the literary world. Inventive, twisted, and downright chilling, here is an anthology to be savored-well past midnight and into the dead of night."

-James Rollins, #1 New York Times Bestseller of The Last Odyssey

"This anthology showcases some of the best talent in the thriller genre-or in any genre. Whether quirky or creepy, each story displays the talent and uniqueness of its author. And since all are so good, this collection is a delightful read."

-Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times Bestseller of Thick as Thieves

"If you like intrigue and suspense, you'll love this salmagundi of tense tales from some of today's short story masters. This book is guaranteed to keep you awake until midnight and beyond."

-Steven James, Bestselling Author of The Bowers Files

"NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT is loads of fun. The stories from this lineup of all-star authors are a blast to read, with plenty of neck-snapping twists and heart-stopping thrills that will keep you turning pages way past the title's witching hour."

-Boyd Morrison, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Readers rarely get a gift such as this-a superb collection from the giants of mystery and suspense."

-Robert Dugoni, Bestselling Author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series

"Midnight is the magic switch. Safe becomes dangerous, good becomes evil, quiet turns raucous. When the clock strikes twelve in NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT, a talented crew of writers unleashes a maelstrom of thrills so intense, you will never sleep again. Unputdownable!"

-K.J. Howe, International Bestselling Author of SKYJACK

"NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS AFTER MIDNIGHT is a treasure chest of novelties, curiosities and gems. From Kevin O'Brien's 'Cell Phone Intolerant' to Shannon Kirk's 'Tonight is the Night' and Jon Land's surprisingly heartfelt 'ATM, ' you'll never step outside at night in quite the same way."

-Joseph Finder, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Nick Heller Series

MAY 2021 - AudioFile

Matt Godfrey and Emily Sutton-Smith narrate an anthology of 13 stories about dark deeds that transpire after the midnight hour. Topics range from an FBI agent who is tracking a copycat killer to the dangers of mobile phones. That standout starts with a reporter answering a phone call from a potential mass shooter and ends with a bang. Godfrey and Sutton-Smith take turns narrating. Godfrey nails a variety of accents, giving dynamic and attention-grabbing performances throughout his stories. Sutton-Smith adopts a controlled yet sultry voice that feels perfectly suited for the after-dark settings of her stories. Each work is the perfect duration to be enticing, making it difficult to stop listening until one has heard them all. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172855214
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/22/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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