The Midnight Game

Six strangers meet on a creepy Deddit thread to summon the Midnight Man. They must complete the game, or they will die. This thriller novel by Cynthia Murphy is perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield, and slasher horror movies like Candyman. With six-character points-of-view, Deddit threads, newspaper articles, and DMs, it will keep you awake and guessing until the very last page.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

Rules of The Midnight Game:

• Do not turn on the lights.


• Do not go to sleep.


• Do not leave the building.

When a group of individuals who have connected through a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, their sole intention is to summon the enigmatic Midnight Man. However, they soon realize that embarking on the Midnight Game comes with a strict set of rules: once it begins, there is no turning back.

Six strangers. One night. But how many survivors will emerge from this chilling encounter?

Cynthia Murphy, the acclaimed author of Last One to Die and TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT, presents her third spine-tingling novel, a thrilling blend of thriller-horror and Creepy Pasta. This gripping tale is sure to captivate fans of Karen McManus, Kathryn Foxfield, and slasher horror movies like Candyman.

With six distinct character points-of-view, Deddit threads, newspaper articles, and DMs, this fast-paced thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Praise for Midnight Game:

• "If Karen McManus and Stephen King wrote a book together, this would be it!" - Instagram review


• "The CEO of plot twists" - BookTok community


• "Terrifying and mesmerising" - Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls


• "So deliciously creepy and atmospheric!" - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead series

Don't miss out on this thrilling and suspenseful adventure that will leave you breathless and craving for more. Get your copy of Midnight Game today and prepare to be immersed in a world of darkness and danger.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702318535