The Night Sister

By Jennifer McMahon

From the New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McMahon (The Winter People) comes an atmospheric, gripping, and suspenseful tale that probes the bond between sisters and the peril of keeping secrets. The Tower Motel was once a thriving attraction of rural Vermont. Today it lies in disrepair, alive only in the memories of the three women—Amy, Piper, and Piper’s kid sister, Margot—who played there as children. They loved exploring the abandoned rooms … until the day their innocent games uncovered something dark and twisted that ruined their friendship forever. Now, Amy stands accused of committing a horrific crime, and the only hint to her motives is a hasty message that forces Piper and Margot to revisit the motel’s past, and the fate of two sisters who lived there in its heyday.  Sylvie Slater had dreams of running off to Hollywood and becoming Alfred Hitchcock’s leading lady, while her little sister, Rose, was content with their simple life. Each believed the other to be something truly monstrous, but only one knows the secret that will haunt the generations to come.

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Published Mar 8, 2016

384 pages

Average rating: 8.05

19 RATINGS

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mom2burgess
8/10 stars
I really enjoyed this. there were a few downsides though. I found it to be predictable. I figured out who the "bad guys" were about 100 pages in. but overall it was a good story that definitely kept me engaged
Steph Boggs
Steph Boggs
10/10 stars
Once again Jennifer McMahon blew me away. I absolutely love her writing style. The story line was engaging and kept me interested from start to finish. I love the way she writes in different time lines and you jump back and forth. Also the characters seem so real and you can relate to them.
raeallic
raeallic
8/10 stars
I really enjoyed this one, kept thinking this is so predictable - everyone said there was this big twist I'd never see coming - there was, smacked me, and pissed me off that I didn't see it sooner! LOL I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a good mystery, this one spans more than 50 years... you travel back and forth from different points of view in different times. Overall very enjoyable even if the ending didn't happen they way I thought it ought, closer to the tragedy at the end of "Women in Black", still worth every minute.
Scmay
Scmay
8/10 stars
Ghosts? Gouls? Curse? If you're looking to read a thrilling, detective-like Novel, this is something to consider!

The build up of this story was not as I expected it to be. I enjoyed how McMahon narrated the story and I was gripped until the end.

I loved the characters and how the nightmares were introduced. The ending was completely satisfying to read as well.

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