Review of Midnight in Silverton

Post by **Danielle Briggs** » 21 Oct 2022, 03:51

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Midnight in Silverton" by Adam Copeland.]

4 out of 4 stars

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After being fired from his chemical sales job, a not-so successful writer returns to his hometown of Silverton. The only problem is he can’t remember how he got there or why he would return. With no other clues besides a recurring headache and moments of hearing static, he tries to piece together his memory. Along the way, he comes across and reconnects with people from his past and is forced to remember some memories that he would like to forget. If piecing his mind back together is not bad enough, the man also has a drug-dealing motorcycle gang and a murderer that is hitting close to home to deal with.

Midnight in Silverton by Adam Copeland is an American Gothic novel that is reminiscent of a modern-day Edgar Allan Poe story. Readers will encounter themes of reality vs. imagination and sanity vs. insanity, as well as having continual mystery and suspense present while reading. I enjoyed the variety of pop culture references throughout the book. Not only do they provide humor at times, but they make the story feel more real and contemporary.

I loved the depth of the plot and the numerous storylines woven into it. For example, while wondering about the author’s sanity and loss of memory, readers will also be trying to figure out why there is a serial killer nearby and who it could be. At times, I felt I was able to get lost in the story and forget where I was while reading, which was amazing. Copeland does a magnificent job of providing clear, detailed character development for all the characters, not just the main one. Having memories, historical background, and clear physical descriptions allowed me to gain a clear, well-rounded picture of the characters I encountered throughout the story and feel connected to them. The incredibly descriptive writing style the author uses made me feel as if I was walking the streets of Silverton with the characters and provided me with a clear picture of the story nonstop.

I only had one small negative thing to mention about this book. Some of the chapters were memories of the main character, but there was no clear mention that it was a memory or that we were being taken back in time. This made me slightly confused until I was able to figure out that it was a memory and not part of the present timeline.

I give this book a 4 out of 4. I enjoyed the constant mystery and felt immersed in the story while reading. The one negative mentioned above was more of an annoyance than a problem, so it does not affect my rating in the slightest.

I recommend this story to fiction readers who love mystery and suspense. Fans of Edgar Allan Poe would definitely enjoy it, since I felt the themes and writing style of this book were reminiscent of Poe’s work. Young readers can also give it a try, but the high-level vocabulary may get in the way of their enjoyment.

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Midnight in Silverton
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O-Brian · Post by **O-Brian** » 22 Oct 2022, 16:31

Fantastic review! Those themes and the endless mysteries and suspense make the perfect recipe for a thrilling narration, the kind that keeps your heart pounding. I like how there are different groups of people: salesperson/writer, drug dealers, a serial killer lurking somewhere close by, and we also have a madman, right? I love this story. Can't wait for the clock to strike midnight! Thanks for the recommendation.

Kendal Low · Post by **Kendal Low** » 27 Oct 2022, 16:14

It certainly sounds like this man has a lot on his plate. I'd love to find out what happens. Thanks for the great review!

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 14 Dec 2022, 15:55

You had me at your mention of Edgar Allan Poe! A mystery reminiscent of Poe's style and themes is really intriguing to me. Thank you for your great review!