Midnight in Soap Lake

Midnight in Soap Lake is a gripping mystery novel set in a small town with a dark history. When a young boy is found covered in blood, Abigail becomes involved in a complex web of conspiracies and violence. The book has received praise for its atmospheric and immersive storytelling, complex characters, and eerie folklore. Readers have described it as a must-read for mystery lovers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A cracking read Daily Mail Midnight in Soap Lake made me fall in love with reading all over again Stuart Turton ‘A fantastic,assured debut Elly Griffiths on Matthew Sullivan The smallest towns hide the biggest secrets. Abigail uprooted her life to move to Soap Lake,Washington. A once-popular tourist destination,the town is now home to a dwindling population and the menacing shadow of an urban legend. With her husband away on a work trip,Abigail is alone when a young boy emerges from the desert scrub,catatonic and covered in blood. His mother,Esme,lies stabbed to death in a nearby car. When Abigail discovers Esme was a local woman who moved away after a series of tragedies,she is compelled to find answers. Esmes is not the only mysterious death this town has witnessed. But her search attracts unwanted and dangerous attention. Drawn into a complex web of conspiracies and violence,Abigail will learn that the smallest towns can hide the biggest secrets. Praise for Matthew Sullivan ‘Matthew Sullivan has written—with great panache and suspense—a smart,twisty crime novel filled with compelling characters set in a world that book-lovers will adore. Jess Walter,# 1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins ‘An intriguingly dark,twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout. Kirkus Reviews Readers are loving Midnight in Soap Lake … ‘I was completely immersed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An atmospheric and immersive mystery that perfectly balances eerie folklore with a gripping investigation…if you love mysteries that keep you guessing,small-town secrets,and stories that feel like they could be real…a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldnt put this book down!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I enjoyed the spooky energy and complex family histories. ⭐⭐.
A cracking read Daily Mail Midnight in Soap Lake made me fall in love with reading all over again Stuart Turton A fantastic, assured debut Elly Griffiths on Matthew Sullivan The smallest towns hide the biggest secrets Abigail uprooted her life to move to Soap Lake, Washington. A once-popular tourist destination, the town is now home to a dwindling population and the menacing shadow of an urban legend. With her husband away on a work trip, Abigail is alone when a young boy emerges from the desert scrub, catatonic and covered in blood. His mother, Esme, lies stabbed to death in a nearby car. When Abigail discovers Esme was a local woman who moved away after a series of tragedies, she is compelled to find answers. Esmes is not the only mysterious death this town has witnessed. But her search attracts unwanted and dangerous attention. Drawn into a complex web of conspiracies and violence, Abigail will learn that the smallest towns can hide the biggest secrets. Praise for Matthew Sullivan Matthew Sullivan has written—with great panache and suspense—a smart, twisty crime novel filled with compelling characters set in a world that book-lovers will adore. Jess Walter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout. Kirkus Reviews Readers are loving Midnight in Soap Lake … I was completely immersed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An atmospheric and immersive mystery that perfectly balances eerie folklore with a gripping investigation…if you love mysteries that keep you guessing, small-town secrets, and stories that feel like they could be real…a must-read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldnt put this book down!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I enjoyed the spooky energy and complex family histories. ⭐⭐.

Weight: 646g
Dimension: 242 x 163 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008669157