Reviews
"Quirky characters and a keen sense of place distinguish this multi-generational tale of abandonment, desperation, and betrayal . . . inventive and intricately plotted." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review, "Twisty and dark, Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is a remarkable debut that will leave readers unsettled and probably yearning to pay a visit to their local bookstore." --BookPage, "Shocking, charming and thrilling . . . With compelling characters and rich descriptions, Sullivan's writing is spot-on. Sullivan nails it, delivering a captivating conflict plus masterfully executed prose." -- Associated Press, "Personally, I couldn't resist Matthew Sullivan's Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore , an appealing first novel....The oddball characters and layered plot make this puzzle mystery both charming and challenging." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review, "Twisty and dark, Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is a remarkable debut that will leave readers unsettled and probably yearning to pay a visit to their local bookstore." --BookPage, "An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout."-- Kirkus Reviews, "This book ticked all the boxes for me: an engaging heroine, an intriguing premise, interesting characters and a plot that involved books, readers and the very darkest human passions. A fantastic, assured debut."-- Elly Griffiths, author of The Crossing Places , "There is a clever, erudite puzzle plot in this bookish mystery, along with whip-smart writing. Matthew Sullivan's debut is stylish and entertaining."-- Ellen Crosby, author of The Champagne Conspiracy, "Though darker than other beloved novels set in bookstores, this story will appeal to fans of Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Katarina Bivald's The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend . Mystery readers will also appreciate the clever connections between the characters and the crimes." -- Library Journal, "A strong debut. . . powerful, intricate tale of broken friendship and family loyalties." -- T he Seattle Times, "Personally, I couldn't resist Matthew Sullivan's Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore , an appealing first novel....The oddball characters and layered plot make this puzzle mystery both charming and challenging." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review, "This Quirky Debut Novel Will Have Particular Appeal for Puzzle Solvers and Booklovers." -- Booklist, "Shocking, charming and thrilling . . . With compelling characters and rich descriptions, Sullivan's writing is spot-on. Sullivan nails it, delivering a captivating conflict plus masterfully executed prose." -- Associated Press, "There is a clever, erudite puzzle plot in this bookish mystery, along with whip-smart writing. Matthew Sullivan's debut is stylish and entertaining."-- Ellen Crosby, author of The Champagne Conspiracy, "This book ticked all the boxes for me: an engaging heroine, an intriguing premise, interesting characters and a plot that involved books, readers and the very darkest human passions. A fantastic, assured debut."-- Elly Griffiths, author of The Crossing Places, "With Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore , Matthew Sullivan has written--with great panache and suspense--a smart, twisty crime novel filled with compelling characters set in a world that book-lovers will adore."-- Jess Walter, # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins
