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This book had me hook, line and sinker at the word Blockbuster. What can I say? Any chance at remembering the nineties and I am in. I was not disappointed. In 1999, 4 teens and their manager were attacked during the night shift with only one lone survivor - Ella. Fifteen years later, it happens again at an ice cream shop. 4 teens are attacked and there is one survivor- Jesse. Are these two crimes linked?

I listened to this one and enjoyed the narration. This book had plenty of suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat. I love Alex Finlay!,

This ticked so many boxes for me. I love a good thriller and the nostalgia throwback was exactly what I needed. I was invested in this story and stayed up way past my bedtime so I could finish this in one sitting. Alex Finlay nailed this one.

I got an arc of this from netgalley long ago and this book has stayed with me. I remember it all as if I just read it. It's one of those books I will reread over and over again. I love the 80s references, the characters are so realistic and you love them even if you don't like what they stand for. I felt like I was on that blockbuster, feeling that fear, even years later. It is very realistic. Love it

I don't know why I put off reading The Night Shift for so long. It is exactly the type of easy read thriller that I love to binge while doing other things. I didn't need to spend a whole lot of time focusing on it in order to follow the story.

There were a lot of characters to keep track of, but once I had a handle on who was who and how they fit together, the rest of the book was smooth sailing.

In the same vein as Final Girls by Riley Sager, Night Shift features a situation at a Blockbuster in 1999 where four kids are murdered but one survives. Fast forward 15 years later and a similar situation occurs at an ice cream place. The survivor of that attack wants to talk with Ella, the survivor of the Blockbuster attack. Ella is now a therapist, and she does talk with Jess, the survivor.

Told in alternating points of view from Ella, an FBI agent Keller and Chris, the accused murderer's brother, this book tries to piece together what happened in 1999 and what happened in 2014.

It was interesting and I wanted to keep reading... but I figured out the killer and there were a lot of things that either required you to suspend disbelief or just weren't answered or acknowledged (how are the police ok with saying that someone is the murderer because the weapon was found in their locker... did it not occur to them that it could have been planted?).

Overall, a solid thriller and I would read more from this author, but the end was not as crisp as it could have been.

Summary:

New Year’s Eve 1999: four girls are murdered at a Blockbuster and one survives

15 years later in the same town: four teenagers attacked at a local ice cream store and only one survives

Both victims remember the killer saying, “Goodnight Pretty Girl.”

Did the police get it wrong 15 years ago when someone was arrested for the first murder at Blockbuster?

Three perspectives narrate this thriller: Sarah, Chris, and Ella.

Sarah is the FBI agent from Finlay’s hit Every Last Fear. Chris Ford is a lawyer, and Ella is a therapist.

The captivating thriller unfolds throughout the three stories.

My Thoughts:

This was a great thriller just like Every Last Fear. Alex Finlay delivered two solid back to back thrillers.

I definitely recommend this book! It’s done so well and will keep you hooked until the end!

I loved the previous book featuring Agent Sarah Keller, but this one dragged for whatever reason. I was excited to read a story that involved being teens in the 90s, since that's when I was a teen, but ultimately this was more about police work and felt like a slog. I didn't find Ella, the survivor from the 90s murder, to be a very compelling character either. Ultimately, this was disappointing.

The Night Shift is another winner by Alex Finlay! The premise immediately drew me in and I couldn’t predict where it would lead. Excellent book!

Rating: 5/5 stars.

“The Night Shift” is a masterfully written thriller by Alex Finlay. It’s rare that a book can include so many points of view, yet never be confusing. Each narrator is well-defined and brought to life in their own, unique way. There are a ton of great twists. This novel is a great beach read, as it is very easy to read and not overly convoluted. I highly recommend this book, and can’t wait to read more from this author.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book on NetGalley and have provided an honest review.*

Thanks to the publisher and the author for providing an advanced review copy. I appreciated the interesting premise within the Night Shift by Alex Finlay.

It's New Years Eve 1999. The kids working at Blockbuster are excited to close up and celebrate the new year. But before they can leave for the night, all but one of them will end up dead, and the survivor has blocked out everything that happened in the store that night. Now, 15 years later, a strangely similar murder has happened in a frozen yogurt shop with one survivor. Are these two cases connected? Does the survivor remember any details this time?

This novel switches from various points-of-view and two timelines but the story weaves seamlessly together, slowly leaving clues throughout. I did listen to an audio version of this book and enjoyed it also. The characters of FBI Agent Sarah Keller, Ella, and Chris were all intriguing characters that I connected to.

I really enjoyed this book and the others I've read by Finlay. Thank you to the author, publisher, and Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley for my free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Blockbuster, New Year's Eve 1999, mass murder, one person survives. The killer is apprehended but let go due to a lack of evidence. He then disappeared into thin air. Fast-forward to present day and another mass murder occurs. Again 3 dead, one survivor. Has the killer returned?

If you need something fast-paced that will grab your attention from the start then this is the book for you. This is my 1st Alex Finlay book and I loved it. I listened to it and finished it in about 2 days. I really enjoyed the dual timeline, the different perspectives, and how it all came together in the end. I would recommend this if you're looking for a palette cleanser and a fast-paced book in between something heavier. Perfect beach read also.

Alex Finley's Night Shift started with a bang and didn't slow down until the last page! This is the second book by this author I have read and it did not disappoint.
There are murders in the small town 15 years apart with only one teenage girl surviving the multiple murders. As we see the investigations begin, both now and through flashbacks and get to know the characters I got invested in the lives of the characters. I did not immediately figure out who the killers were or the reasons for the killings which makes for a much better read for me. Go get this fast paced mystery and get ready for a long night of reading. You will not regret it.

Slow start but once it gets going it moves. Another good book from Alex Finlay.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

I tried really hard to get into this one, but the varying timelines kept me at such a confused state that I hardly had any idea what was going on. I will say, I did start this one right around the time my husband and I were watching Stranger Things Season 4 and we’re into all of the movie rental/80s life pop culture references that we would say in our present day and this book definitely did that for me, so I commend Alex Finlay for that. I hope I have better luck with his future books.

This was the first book I've read from this author and I loved it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention. It was so well written and the characters were fantastic. I was interested from start to finish and read it quickly, I didn't want to put it down!

I remember so much about the days leading up to New Year's Eve 1999. I was 19 years old and working in a grocery store, cashing out customer after customer as they stocked up on canned goods, matches, and bottles of water. When I saw that this book takes place on NYE 1999 at a Blockbuster video store, I didn't need any more details.

The story was full of tons of unexpected twists and turns, which I loved. I was unable to guess the culprits and the story flew by. It is a dual timeline and unfortunately the parts of the story set in 1999 were very scan but the story and plot as a whole mad up for that. Overall, this was a solid thriller that kept me turning pages. I read it in one sitting and highly recommend it.

I received this book from the publisher/NetGalley to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Two sets of murders, fifteen years apart: is this the work of the same killer or a copycat?

The story is told in multiple points of view: Ella, the survivor of the first set of murders who is now a therapist; FBI agent Sarah Keller, who is looking for the current killer and making ties to the past; and Chris Whitaker, public defender whose brother was assumed to be the killer in the first murders. This does fragment the story a bit, taking the reader out of the action when the point of view changes. I also found that some of the plot did not seem plausible, especially regarding Agent Keller. The middle of the book is a bit sluggish and lost my attention. The story has a lot of highs and lows, but the overall ending drops off suddenly. I am usually a fan of police/FBI procedural thrillers, but The Night Shift is just an average read for me. For these reasons, I would be hesitant to recommend the novel to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Night Shift by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review the novel was entirely my own.

Another excellent book by Alex Finlay! This one started off slow, but then once it starts moving it MOVES! I loved this one and can't wait for more from Finlay!