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Michael Rogers dreams of a rich, beautiful wife and a perfectly designed house. He finds the woman, and they build the house. Then sudden death strikes.
Quick Summary
Endless Night follows Michael Rogers, a young man who sets out to win a wealthy bride and build his dream home on a lonely stretch of English countryside, only to find that the house he's created becomes the backdrop for a series of chilling events that spiral into murder. The story is told from Michael's point of view, so you're never completely sure if his optimism is blinding him or if something darker is at work, and that uncertainty makes every new clue feel like a jolt. If you enjoy the kind of clever, twist-ending puzzles that Agatha Christie is famous for think And Then There Were None you'll find the same satisfying "aha" moment here, but with a more intimate, almost gothic atmosphere. Parents will appreciate that the violence is handled with Christie's characteristic restraint; it's spooky and suspenseful without being graphic, making it a good fit for mature high-school readers who can handle a bit of tension. At an AR level of 5.8 with 10 points, the prose is accessible enough for strong readers in grades 9-12, yet the intricate plot keeps even older teens on their toes.