A review by morganjanedavis
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay

5.0

Man oh man was this a GREAT read! I love a final girl trope and the unique way in which this novel was executed made me devour this book more quickly than my normal. Being a horror fan, a book revolving around two sets of murders decades apart piqued my interest from the get go—I had no idea it would be THIS good! Finlay does a fantastic job of making the chapters short and suspenseful, which kept me on the edge of my seat. While there are multiple twists and turns, they were so intentional and thought out it doesn’t feel like overkill to read, it instead left me floored at the puzzle pieces laid out and perfectly fit together right in front of me. This story unfolds with perfect timing and each piece of the story fits together so smoothly and perfectly! If you’re looking for a good murder novel with lovable (and hatable—