Published by Tantor Audio Genres: Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Southern Gothic
Format: ARC, Audiobook
Ever read a book that shocks you in all the right ways? Midnight Is the Darkest Hour was a riveting read which I enjoyed via audiobook. I was swept away by this southern gothic book that is knee deep in religious fervor, outcasts, love, myths, and the bayou. I had a hard time putting this book down as I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I was captivated by the bond between Ruth and Everett, two outcasts who I was rooting for the entire book.
Bottom Springs, Louisiana is a place where the preacher’s daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks make everyone in this god fearing town uncomfortable. Ruth’s father rules from the pulpit preaching about God and the Devil. The town is also fearful that a myth about the Low Man, a vampire type creature may be real and lurking the swamps. When a skull is found and strange carvings are found on the trunks of trees, the town goes on high alert.
This was such a gripping, dark, gothic and mesmerizing read. I loved the audiobook version and thought the narration was fantastic. If it were not for the modern references and talk of the book, Twilight, I would have thought the book took place in the 1950’s due to how females were treated, the talk of being a “good girl”, the control of the preacher and local law enforcement.
This book is full of twists, turns, revelations and shocking moments. The book is full of atmosphere, secrets, tension, danger, and darkness. Survival becomes the name of the game when truths come to light!
WOW! I cannot wait to read more of Ashley Winstead’s book. I was blown away with how much this took me by surprise and wowed me. Plus, that ending!
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Thank you to Tantor Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.