Ashley Winstead's "Midnight Is the Darkest Hour" is a captivating Southern Gothic thriller that weaves together themes of religious trauma, star-crossed lovers, and the pursuit of justice. Set in small town Louisiana, the story follows Ruth, a young woman haunted by a tragic past and determined to uncover the truth. 'Midnight Is The Darkest Hour' felt like a bit of a slog to get through at times, and although at times the story was sometimes interesting, other times the plot was meandering and I don't think the switch between the past and the present was enough to pique my interest. The main character Ruth was also quite infuriatingly naive at times.
Paula Peril Midnight Is the Darkest Hour (2008)
Sourcebooks Landmark Midnight Is the Darkest Hour: A Novel. Overall, readers enjoyed the pacing and mystery in this novel, with many noting that they couldn't put it down. One reader pointed out. From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts—the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth.. For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the. 'Midnight Is The Darkest Hour' felt like a bit of a slog to get through at times, and although at times the story was sometimes interesting, other times the plot was meandering and I don't think the switch between the past and the present was enough to pique my interest. The main character Ruth was also quite infuriatingly naive at times. November 2, 2023. Ashley Winstead's Midnight is the Darkest Hour is a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts—the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth. Ruth Cornier nurses a rebellious heart beneath her placid exterior as a.
Paula Peril Midnight Is the Darkest Hour (2008)
MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST HOUR is a powerful and dark Gothic Southern tale exploring occults, abuse, rape, torture, trauma, religion, and evil, with dark romance, love, revenge, and redemption. With the tenacity of a young woman trying to fight/find her way through a small-town environment of evil, monsters, and corruption. From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts―the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks―hold the key to uncovering the truth.. For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the. REVIEW: Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead. For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is a twisted tale of murder, obsessive love, and the beastly urges that lie dormant within us all…even the God-fearing folk of Bottom Springs, Louisiana. In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always. From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts—the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth.For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the.
Paula Peril Midnight Is the Darkest Hour (2008)
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour. by Ashley Winstead. In her small hometown of Bottom Springs, Louisiana, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the. Midnight is the Darkest Hour is as creepy as it gets - and a tearjerker to boot! I loved every minute of it." -- Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple. About the Author. Ashley Winstead is an academic turned novelist with a Ph.D. in contemporary American literature. She lives in Houston with her husband, two.
"Midnight Is the Darkest Hour is evocative and haunting with an empowering message at its core," said Kristen Zolner, president of television at Imagine. "We are thrilled to join Ashley on. Midnight is the Darkest Hour is unique and unnerving from beginning to end." -- Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of All the Dangerous Things "Ashley Winstead shows her versatility and virtuosity as an author in this dark, eerie and completely enchanting book about friendship, love and vengeance.
Paula Peril Midnight Is the Darkest Hour (2008)
A Captivating Midnight Tale Brought to Life. Ashley Winstead's "Midnight Is the Darkest Hour," in its audiobook rendition, is a mesmerizing journey into the mysterious and enchanting world of the southern town of Bell Creek. Narrated with exceptional skill, the audiobook adds a layer of depth to Winstead's already compelling narrative. Rating: Narration: 3.5 cups Speed: 1.5x. From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts—the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks—hold the key to uncovering the truth.
