Nothing Good Happens After Midnight

A Suspense Magazine Anthology

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Pub Date 17 Nov 2020 | Archive Date 11 Dec 2020

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Description

The sun sets. The moon takes its place, illuminating the most evil corners of the planet. What twisted fear dwells in that blackness? What legends attach to those of sound mind and make them go crazy in the bright light of day? Only Suspense Magazine knows…

Teaming up with New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver, Suspense Magazine offers up a nail-biting anthology titled: “Nothing Good Happens After Midnight.” This thrilling collection consists of thirteen original short stories representing the genres of suspense/thriller, mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, and more.

Readers’ favorites come together to explore the mystery of midnight. The ‘best of the best’ presenting these memorable tales, include Joseph Badal, Linwood Barclay, Rhys Bowen, Heather Graham, Alan Jacobson, Paul Kemprecos, Shannon Kirk, Jon Land, John Lescroart, D. P. Lyle, Kevin O’Brien, and Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Take their hands…walk into their worlds…but be prepared to leave the light on when you’re through. After all, this incredible gathering of authors, who will delight fans of all genres, not only utilized their award-winning imaginations to answer that age-old question of why “Nothing Good Happens After Midnight”—they also made sure to pen stories that will leave you…speechless.


The sun sets. The moon takes its place, illuminating the most evil corners of the planet. What twisted fear dwells in that blackness? What legends attach to those of sound mind and make them go crazy...


A Note From the Publisher

JEFFERY DEAVER is an international number-one bestselling author. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five languages. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America.
The author of forty-three novels, three collections of short stories and a nonfiction law book, and a lyricist of a country-western album, he’s received or been shortlisted for dozens of awards. His THE BODIES LEFT BEHIND was named Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers association, and his Lincoln Rhyme thriller THE BROKEN WINDOW and a stand-alone, EDGE, were also nominated for that prize. THE GARDEN OF BEASTS won the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers Association in England. He’s been nominated for eight Edgar Awards.
Deaver has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, the Strand Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy.
His book A MAIDEN’S GRAVE was made into an HBO movie starring James Garner and Marlee Matlin, and his novel THE BONE COLLECTOR was a feature release from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Lifetime aired an adaptation of his THE DEVIL’S TEARDROP. NBC television is airing the popular prime time series, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector.
His latest novel is THE GOODBYE MAN, a Colter Shaw thriller.

JEFFERY DEAVER is an international number-one bestselling author. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into twenty-five...


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A fantastic collection of short stories, mostly mysteries, all taking place after midnight. This is one of the best mystery/thriller short story collections I have read recently. There are really almost no weak links.

Not a surprise how much I enjoyed the stories by Jeffrey Deaver (who also edited this anthology), Hank Philippi Ryan, and Linwood Barclay. These are great writers I already knew and loved. But also? I discovered new authors I really enjoyed, like Kevin O’Brien (who wrote the very entertaining “Cell Phone Intolerant”); Shannon Kirk (who wrote a deeply weird and wonderful tale of love and murder), and Jon Land, who wrote a Twilight Zone-worthy story called “The ATM.”

Linwood Barclay’s story was probably my favorite of the bunch, but really there were fully six excellent stories here, and even the weaker stories were still great. If you like mysteries, definitely do yourself a favor and pick up this very entertaining read!

Thanks to editor and writer Jeffrey Deaver, NetGalley, and Suspense Publishing for the ARC of this great anthology. I had not heard about Suspense Magazine before (the source of some of these tales), but if the stories in it are this good, best believe I’ll be subscribing!

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I love thrillers (which is basically all I read) and I never pass an opportunity to read short stories, so I jumped on this collection as soon as I saw it, also isn’t the title promising?! Very original ideas, and a variety of writing styles, all enjoyable, but only a few stories from this collection really stood out. I felt like these stories were strategically placed, alternating between the good, and the okayish kind. Not trying to sound super critical but I had high hopes from this one.

Amongst my favorites were Gone Forever, Night Shift, A Creative Defense, Tonic, and ATM.

Thanks to the authors, Netgalley, and publishers for the eARC

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I usually don’t read short stories but decided to read this one since I am a Deaver fan. I am glad I did. This was an entertaining collection of fun to read stories. It is a book which I would recommend to all.

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Thankyou to NetGalley, Suspense Publishing and the myriad of authors who penned a tale, for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Nothing Good Happens After Midnight in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Thirteen tales of suspense, mystery and intrigue to keep you on the edge of your seat all combined in one book. One that I really enjoyed reading.
Well worth a read.

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​A diverse collection of page-turning suspense stories to keep you up well into the middle of the night (even if you know nothing good will come from staying up…).

Books are good. Books are great. But sometimes you just don't have what it takes to concentrate on a 300 page suspense. The slow burn is too slow. The frantic pace doesn't sit well with your anxiety. You just can't be bothered to start something you know is going to take days to finish.

But you still want your thriller fix.

Nothing Good Happens After Midnight is your answer. Each story is unique, from FBI agents tracking down serial killers to haunted Louisiana graveyards and a slasher dressed as a robot, and perfect for sitting down, enjoying over a cup of coffee or glass of wine, before setting the book down and saving the next story for another time.

While each story is unique, the collection is home to a powerhouse of bestselling thriller and mystery writers, each bringing the perfect pacing, tone, and atmosphere to their story.

A perfect pick for late fall nights around a firepit.

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This is an amazing collection of short stories all written by some of the best mystery writers in the business. There wasn't a story that didn't make me want to read more. All the stories take place after midnight hence the title and all are extremely clever. I really hope this group does more of this soon! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy for review.

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Amazing!
This is a great collection of short stories. Love the different styles of writing in one volume, and how the perspective of each author will keep you on your toes. The outcome of each story is really unexpected and after one specifically, had to take a breather because of the bone chilling factor of the turn of events.
Great for adding authors to follow and look up their work.

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Great anthology with a little bit of something for everybody who loves a good mystery. I had not read all the authors before so this gave me a nice taste of their writing styles, another reason why I love anthologies. I'm a huge Rhys Bowen fan (which was what drew me to this book to start with) but there were several other notable story inclusions in here, particularly the ones by Linwood Barclay. Jon Land, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Jeffrey Deaver. There really wasn't a bad story in the bunch. I highly recommend this if you are looking for something fresh and exciting to read this summer.

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I’ve never read a book like this so I wasn’t sure how much I’d like it. I ended up loving it because the stories were all great! I was a little disappointed when the stories would end though because I wanted to read more. I liked that it introduced me to a couple of authors I hadn’t read but definitely will now. Overall, it was full of great mystery/thriller short stories!

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This is a wonderful collection of short stories, which I very much enjoyed reading! What a wonderful book that I'd recommend to anyone looking for a solid page-turner!

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When NetGalley posted "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight", I knew I had to grab it because the authors are all so great. I had read most of the authors before and the new to me authors were just as wonderful.
The short stories all happen around midnight and they are quick, captivating and interesting reads. I went from one story to the next without slowing down. If you enjoy short stories, new authors and new writing from some old favorites, this is the book for you. I loved it and have already gone back and read it a second time.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

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Very entertaining! Very thrilling! One of the best short story collections I have read in a long time. A great collection of writers and varying writing styles. And a cleaver idea of of entwining the "after midnight" theme.

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This is a brilliant collection of short stories. They are excellent mysteries and each of them is very well written. There are thirteen stories, edited by Jeffery Deaver. Each story is centered around midnight or after. They all had well drawn characters, good plots and a satisfying endings.

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Wow. A Million Times YES on this book.
Firstly, this is a warning I always tell my children so I loved the title and that the stories have to do with what happens in the late hours.
Every short story in here could be made into a novel, but is still satisfying and a page turner.
Even though it is 87 degrees and muggy here, I feel like it is fall, Halloween. Everything dark and spooky. A must buy!
**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review**

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