Finlay beautifully weaves a story of how what happens in the past is tied to the present. The characters look to solve the brutal murders at the ice cream shop in present day but cannot shake what happened at the Blockbuster all those years ago. Bingeworthy chapters and an overall good suspense read. Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press!

I wanted to read this because 1. I had never read this author 2. I like when a crime repeats years later (yes, that's oddly specific, but it just adds a certain element that I enjoy) and 3. there was a final girl aspect, which I really like. I will definitely check out this author again because this was a good book. The characters were just fantastic and made this book really come alive. I mean, the nostalgia of Blockbuster and Y2K alone were enough to suck me in!

When teens are murdered at an ice cream store one night, FBI agent Sarah Keller must figure out if Jesse, the lone survivor, is somehow linked to Ella, the lone survivor of the Blockbuster Video murders fifteen years ago in the same town. But as Sarah gets closer to the truth, someone is determined to keep it from being revealed.

With multiple POV’s told in the past and present, this was an enjoyable read. It brought back memories of strolling through the crowded aisles after dinner at the local Blockbuster. I liked the short chapters and didn’t feel confused with the different characters and time frames. I did find it a little hard to believe all the things Sarah did, being 8 months pregnant with twins. Overall this was a great read and look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this book.

This book was amazing. From start to finish, I felt like I was along with the characters chasing the truth. It's a thriller that kept you guessing the entire time. Absolutely riveting. I do have one tiny gripe, as someone who was pregnant, there's just no way in hell an 8-month pregnant woman- with twins no less, will be able to do half of what FBI agent Keller got up to in this book.

This one was very enjoyable but not OMG amazing, second round purchase for collections where Riley Sager is popular

I absolutely loved this book!!! I really enjoyed all of the books that I’ve read so far by Alex Finlay, and boy did this one not disappoint! I was thrilled to get an ARC for this one, particularly when reading the synopsis and getting a nostalgic vibe from Blockbuster! This one was an edge of the seat thriller, and kept me guessing the whole time. Definitely one that kept me reading through the night!

I really liked this book. Allot of twists throughout the book, did not suspect who the killer really was at all. I'm really looking forward to the authors next book

I loved this book! Such a great, quick read! I loved the story and the characters! Highly recommend this book!

A strong 4-star rating for the second Finlay novel I read! I consider myself really lucky to have received an ARC, because it was a terrific thriller.

I loved the cover and, luckily, the story didn't disappoint. Three equally interesting POV, a clever plot, some twists and turns and a couple of endearing characters managed to keep me engaged all along. I thought the pacing was great and, even if I guessed the culprit early on, I don't think it was too obvious (and I still had a lot of fun reading). I guess a lot of readers are going to be surprised by this smart twist (and I envy you!).

Oooh this book had me looking over my shoulders and checking the rooms before I went to bed. This was a perfect book to read when you want to feel like someone’s walking on your grave.

Two similar crimes that happen fifteen years apart. On New Year’s Eve in 1999, four teenage Blockbuster workers were attacked, and only one survived. Years later, in 2015, teens working at an ice cream shop were attacked, and only one survived.

The Night Shift is told using multiple points of view of three characters – Ella, Chris, and Sarah. Ella was the survivor of the first attack. She is now a therapist and is called to the hospital to talk with the newest survivor. She is forced to recall a time that she would rather forget. Chris is the brother of the suspect in the 1999 murders. He is now a public defender and believes his brother was innocent. Sarah is the FBI agent assigned to the recent case, and looking for a connection between the two crimes. She’s eight months pregnant, so she’s supposed to be on the sidelines, but she doesn’t shy away from the action.

With well-developed characters and a clever plot, The Night Shift makes for a compelling read. This is an addictive and twisty novel, great for fans of mystery thrillers.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Beginning to end this was one of the most enjoyable books all year. It was a nice treat to have that old school horror vibe within and multiple storylines during nostalgic times where accurate details were used as to how things were. Finlay does a great job keeping the mysterious storyline moving forward all while juggling multiple important characters. Looking forward to more from Finlay. 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for the ARC.

The Night Shift by Alex Finlay - 3/5 & - This mystery/thriller was pretty good! There were definitely some twists at the end that I didn't see coming but I didn't think it was amazing by any means. This book is told from multiple different POVs and had really short chapters. There were so many different characters involved in the story that it did get a bit confusing at times.

Short synopsis: NYE 1999 there was an attack at the local blockbuster and only one girl survived. Fast forward 15 years and there is a similar crime at an ice cream shop with only one survivor again. There seem to be come connections between the two crimes.

Thank you Netgalley, St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books, Alex Finlay for free e-ARC in return of my honest review.

I enjoyed the first book by Alex Finlay and I was looking forward to the new one, The Night Shift. Two sets of similar murders 15 years apart are committed in a small town. Both had one survivor. What connects them? Who is the killer? And why 15 years of silence?

Very interesting approach to a thriller. Good twists and turns, some I didn’t see coming some I anticipated. Overall, good solid thriller story with intriguing characters and story line. I wish the ending was a bit more elaborate, on the other hand all was explained.

Looking forward to more books by Alex Finlay.

Synopsis: When a terrible tragedy happens in a local block buster and then something close to it happens almost 15 years later FBI agent Sarah Keller is left to figure out if these two nights are related or if they are just a coincidence.


Thoughts: I enjoyed this book. Everything to the mystery of the two events to the reminiscing ties of Blockbuster. I think that the characters were well developed and I loved the angles not only from the FBI agent but also from one of the previous victims. I cant wait to read more by this author.

I loved this book! Like all 90's kids, I really loved the Blockbuster nostalgia at the very beginning of the book. I also loved how the chapters were divided by characters and despite the huge list of characters, this book was very easy to follow and the ending kept me guessing and thinking while trying to put everything together. I had actually received an ARC of this book from NetGalley, which I never got around too, but thank you regardless NetGalley! I cannot recommend this book enough and look forward to reading more from Alex Finlay!

Another fabulously twisty story from Alex Finlay! If you grew up going to Blockbuster, then you'll love the 90s vibe in this storyline. I had an idea where this was going but was surprised at the end. Bravo!

Well Alex Finlay has a new fan! The three character perspectives given in this book really kept me connected and trying to see the events from different vantage points. This novel pulls ties between two murderous events and has the community wondering if they are connected somehow. Using a survivor, a family member and an FBI agent to tie up loose ends really kept me questioning if I could figure out what was going on. Every chance I thought I was going to figure out the ending, the answer changed or wasn't what it seemed. That is something I strive to have: the thought I can figure something out, but I can't guess my way to the ending. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one from Alex Finlay.

I really enjoyed this book! The different points of views made for a very fast read. The mystery kept me guessing until the end.

Alex Finlay seems to have done it again! He does a wonderful job in handing people an intricately knotted mystery and then pulls off the unraveling it one surprising twist at a time! I was hooked from the first moment with the murders at the Blockbuster and then learning about Ella, the only survivor and only one that can help Jesse who ends up being the only survivor of the ice cream shop murders. It was fun to see the parallels and wonder if it was the same killer, a copycat, or something else entirely. And I totally did not guess the rhyme or reason (because so many theories were in this story) and was wowed by the ending. The characters were flawed but still it was easy to root for Keller and the others to find the killer.

This was a great book and I look very much forward to reading more of Alex's works!