Amy McCulloch

Olivia is given an opportunity to take a once-in-a lifetime trip to Antarctica. She believes the trip will be an opportunity for her and her boyfriend to have a romantic getaway and perhaps get engaged. But, when he doesn't show for the trip, she is sad. She is also grieving the fact that her dad died in a boating accident, and she feels responsibility for it. When she meets a few others on the cruise, she starts to heal with their friendship, however, she is wary, as she believes someone is following her. When dead bodies start to pile up, the cruise turns sinister. Eventually, Olivia realizes she is a target of revenge and is in danger.
A decent thriller, but I wasn't invested in the characters.… (meer)

3.25 Stars — For me, this book's strong point is the atmospheric setting. As an armchair traveler, the Antarctic cruise in MIDNIGHT was amazing. Sailing along with these characters as they cross the treacherous Drake Passage and camp on the frozen continent is about as close to Antarctica as I'll get. What a ride!

The mystery within the pages was just ok, though there were enough twists and tense moments to keep me reading. Olivia was a frustrating main character. There were times when she would discover something seemingly important, but then fail to follow up with simple inquiries. The pacing was on the slow side, and probably a few too many characters to keep track of.

Though I'm left with mixed feelings about this book, the incredible sense of place the author created made me want to keep reading. I'm curious about her previous novel, BREATHLESS, another cold weather/harsh elements thriller.… (meer)