The Midnight King

Reminiscent of Mo Hayder at her darkest * Observer *
This dark, twisted thriller will keep you gripped until a finale that will leave you reeling. Breathtakingly good * Daily Express *
Reads like true crime, but it is, in fact, very dark fiction... A tour de force with two superb dramatic twists * Daily Mail *
A clever and powerfully plotted, terror-inducing, propulsive read with a haunting presence that lingers long after the last page * Sunday Post *
If you're a fan of Thomas Harris you must read this... A mind-blowing read * Prima *
Complex and bloody * iPaper *
It's no surprise to discover that Ashkanani was turned on to crime fiction by Robert Harris's Red Dragon: there's a similar sense here of an author compelled to probe parts of the psyche others would prefer to leave alone... With a novel as confident, chilling and audacious as this, it won't go unnoticed * Herald *
With a daring premise and plenty of twists and turns, this one might just keep you all up night * Crime Monthly *
Fast-moving and compelling, and walks that tightrope between twisted and twisty with skilful aplomb * Crack *
The best book I've read all year. Dark, twisty, gripping and full of pathos... A story delivered in prose as smooth as honey. If you're a fan of John Connolly you're going to love this -- Sarah Pinborough, author of BEHIND HER EYES
Lean, taut, gripping and bloody -- Chris Brookmyre, author of BLACK WIDOW
The Midnight King is everything you want in a thriller. Dark, unpredictable, compelling, twisted and brilliant -- Nadine Matheson, author of THE JIGSAW MAN
A chilling story that delivers a cascade of demon twists by steely stealth. Leave your expectations aside and immerse yourself in The Midnight King... once you do, I guarantee this book will not let you go without a fight. A sure-fire shocker -- Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEAL
Written in darkly electric prose, The Midnight King is a multi-layered serial killer novel that whips the reader back and forth like a bandsaw. A brutal and demanding read -- Vaseem Khan, author THE UNEXPECTED INHERITANCE OF INSPECTOR CHOPRA
A twisty and twisted thriller that will worm its way into your mind -- Jo Callaghan, author of IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
One of the best novels I've read in a long time. Incredibly dark (an understatement), atmospheric, and utterly gripping -- Will Dean, author of THE LAST PASSENGER
An absolutely brilliant read and dark as hell. A deadly game of cat and mouse but not the one you might expect. Sinister, sly, and beautifully tense -- L.V. Matthews, author of THE TWINS
Best serial killer thriller I've read in ages. Incredibly dark and violent and not for the faint of heart -- Mark Edwards, author of HERE TO STAY
An insane ride through dark minds, a shocking serial killer thriller, laced with tension and expertly woven by a skilled storyteller -- Mari Hannah, author of WITHOUT A TRACE
This has it all - twists, turns and layers of darkness that deepen with every page. It's beautiful and bleak at the same time, with such a fantastic tale at the heart of it all. Evocative of Thomas Harris. Stunning -- Chris Frost, author of THE KILLER'S CHRISTMAS LIST
Stunningly dark and utterly brutal, The Midnight King immerses the reader in the world of a serial killer and the family depending on him. As truth and fiction blur, the ripples of violence spread far beyond the killer's victims, with devastating consequences. A brilliant and unsettling read -- Heather Critchlow, author of UNSOLVED
Breathlessly compelling, blunt and brutal, The Midnight King confirms Ashkanani as a bright star in the world of serial killer thrillers -- Sam Holland, author of THE PUPPET MASTER
The best book I've read about a serial killer since Red Dragon... I will be thinking about it for a long time -- Gareth Brown, author of THE BOOK OF DOORS
A masterful book - intricate, brooding and artful, utterly transporting. A diabolical recipe of pitch-black plot, viciously incisive character and absolute heartbreak. I loved it -- Kate Simants, author of FREEZE
A masterpiece with shades of Stephen King and Thomas Harris -- Tina Baker, author of CALL ME MUMMY
Delivered in sharp, hard-boiled prose this was super twisty, original and genuinely compelling -- N.J. Mackay, author of THE SWEETHEART KILLER
I just loved it. Dark, haunting, and with whiplash twists. A serial killer unlike any other. This is stand-out excellent -- Rachel Wolf, author of FIVE NIGHTS
Bold and unsettling, The Midnight King offers a chilling dive into the mind of a serial killer and the devastating toll on his family. Dark, gripping, and unforgettable -- Sophie Flynn, author of KEEP THEM CLOSE
The Midnight King tore through my heart at a rate of knots, staggering my very soul. I loved it -- Matt Wesolowski, author of SIX STORIES
Absolutely incredible. Had me by the throat from the first page -- Callum McSorley, author of SQUEAKY CLEAN
A turn-it-up-to-11 thriller, The Midnight King glows with a halo of malevolence. More twists than a kudu horn and twice as sharp, it teems with ideas about family, transgenerational violence, and how there's nothing we bear lousier witness to than ourselves -- Dominic Nolan, author of VINE STREET
A stylishly written, brilliantly structured novel that makes your own family seem almost normal. A dark and gripping piece of entertainment -- Lilja Sigurðardóttir, author of COLD AS HELL
A jaw droppingly good read that worms its way under your skin from the get-go and sinks its claws in till the very last page -- Robert Rutherford, author of SEVEN DAYS
I defy anyone to not read this in one sitting. Tariq Ashkanani is the master of dark fiction -- Claire Wilson, author of FIVE BY FIVE
A dark, devastating novel full of exquisite, almost painful suspense. The Midnight King will grip you from the first page and never let go. A fantastic achievement -- Beth Lewis, author of THE WOLF ROAD
Unflinching and unforgettable, The Midnight King is a beautifully-written slice of pitch-black noir that will stay with you long after the final page -- Lisa Gray, author of THIN AIR
A disturbing story, skilfully woven. On the harder edge of hard-boiled, it will appeal to those who love their crime thrillers served up extra cold -- Nilesha Chauvet, author of THE REVENGE OF RITA MARSH
Dark, atmospheric, twisty and beautifully written, it's serial killer literature at its best. I was left with a haunting sense of unease -- Guy Morpuss, author of A TRIAL IN THREE ACTS
A tense, layered thriller, packed with menace and one hell of a twist. Smart and dark and pretty darn good -- Dan Malakin, author of THE BOX
A deliciously dark slice of serial killer pie. Brings something genuinely fresh to the genre, and reads like peak Stephen King. I raced through it -- Adam Simcox, author of THE DYING SQUAD
Dark and twisted. I couldn't tear my eyes away. An in-one-sitting read that'll blow your mind -- Louise Mullins, author of ONE NIGHT ONLY
Dark, tense and vivid. The Midnight King is one of my books of the year -- Simon Van Der Velde, author of THE SILENT BROTHER