The sound of midnight cover

The sound of midnight

by Charles L. Grant

Oxrun Station is a quiet, peaceful town. Its children are ordinary, innocent kids. Their favorite place is the toy shop run by Dale Bartlett. But Bartlett's orderly world is about to end. Nothing is as simple as it seems. Oxrun Station is a gathering place for evil. The children's games are an ancient ritual worshipping an old and angry god. Their temple is an abandoned orchard. No god can live without sacrifice. Will Dale Bartlett be the next adult to die?

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?