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Reviewed by Maalin Ogaja for Readers' Favorite
A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell had me in its clutches from beginning to end, leaving me stunned on the final page. When Laura Harris decides to visit her mentor, Hattie, a woman she has viewed as more than a friend, she is unprepared for the following events. After visiting with Hattie, Laura decides to leave. However, before getting far, something compels her to return to Hattie’s house where she stumbles upon a murder scene, an event that will forever change her life. With this second loss in a year and a love affair gone wrong, Laura finds herself the sole heir of Hattie’s estate. This makes her a primary suspect and the target of an unknown enemy. Despite warnings from loved ones, Laura cannot rest until she finds the truth and brings the perpetrator to justice.
In A Hush at Midnight, Marlene M. Bell wasted no time leading the reader into the action. It felt like there was no room to pause; there was no taking a break from this story. Normally, when reading a crime and mystery thriller, the reader sometimes has a clue about the perpetrator. I can confidently say my guess on this was wrong. Bell has crafted a story with twists and turns, where characters are intricately developed, each revealing hidden depths and motivations. Each revelation of a character's personal story added to the tension, making it impossible to predict who to trust and what lay around the corner. Ultimately, I appreciated Bell’s masterful storytelling and the skill, dedication, and effort that went into crafting this masterpiece.
