Midnight Crossroad

A Novel of Midnight Texas

By: Charlaine Harris

Narrated by: Susan Bennett

First in a new trilogy

From Charlaine Harris, the best-selling author who created Sookie Stackhouse and her world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, comes a darker locale - populated by more strangers than friends. But then, that's how the locals prefer it. Welcome to Midnight, Texas, a town with many boarded-up windows and few full-time inhabitants, located at the crossing of Witch Light Road and Davy Road. It' s a pretty standard dried-up western town. There' s a pawnshop (someone lives in the basement and is seen only at night). There' s a diner (people who are just passing through tend not to linger). And there' s new resident, Manfred Bernardo, who thinks he' s found the perfect place to work in private (and who has secrets of his own). Stop at the one traffic light in town, and everything looks normal. Stay awhile, and learn the truth....

©2014 Charlaine Harris, Inc. (P)2014 Recorded Books

Delightful!

I like the writing style of this author and the way she weaves her tales within tales. I enjoyed being introduced to a new cast of characters in what is to be a new series for Harris. Almost all the names of this cast are somewhat ridiculous but I love the premise of an almost nothing town full of unusual people with something to hide. The mystery was not a slam dunk to figure out. While this book centered around one characters story, I am anticipating the stories of the other characters as we move along in the series should all be fun! I did not go into this book thinking of the Sookie Stackhouse series and neither should you.

First Audio Book

This is the first audio book I have listened to at length. I've given it a 3 star review because I felt the book did not get into a good rhythm until the very end, last 4 chapters. I didn't feel voices given to people matched the descriptions given for them either which was my main annoyance. Over all not Harris' best work but still alright. Not much happens but the ending was unexpected which is nice.

Love it

It took a little bit for the story to get going, but I totally was not expecting that ending! I'm happy with it though, it was a good mystery all and all. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I love Fuji, she had to be my favorite character other than Bobo. I love how Charlaine Harris portrays witches. Not in a negative light, which I really appreciate. I wish more authors were like that.

Fun read

Similar to her other books this book has good characters and a fun story. She deals with current topics without preaching. I like her books.

Ms. Harris has done it once again!

I love her stories. I just do. This is the first in a new trilogy about a small town in Texas called Midnight and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are well fleshed out, not one boring chapter in it. I am now reading the second installment and am enjoying it even more. Highly recommend it to all lovers of the supernatural and fantasy genre.