A review by soobooksalot
Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

There's a lot going on that may prevent sleeping tight. 
 Sleep Tight has many a thriller/horror trope, and it's a rather varied read.
 Behold:
 - serial killer known as Father Silence, on death row.
 - a copycat/follow-up killer many years later.
 - Father Silence's only surviving victim speaks from a mental hospital.
 - religion and cults.
 - eyeballs as a signature.
 - query DID diagnosis.
 - kidnapped children and murdered parents.
 - cheating psychologist husband and addict detective spouse.
 - unreliable characters with hidden memories. 

It's kind of all here! It's quite a cinematic read with the aforementioned items going on.
 Not a standout for me in the genre, but a solid read.

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