The Midnight Palace Reviews

"Murders most foul, chilling crimes and dark deeds... Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of The Shadow of the Wind, locates his ghost story in The Midnight Palace" VOGUE

"Set in 1930s Calcutta, this supernatural thriller is gripping and at times scary, but makes for a compelling read." Four Stars WOMAN’S OWN

'Zafon's young adult fiction was published in Spain long before he became an international sensation, and its fascinating to see, in his second book, premonitory glimpses of The Shadow of the Wind. ..Zafón makes it look so easy but he's in a class of his own.' Suzi Feay, FINANCIAL TIMES

15 Books You Must Read This Summer! 'Magical mystery about a pair of orphaned twins separated at birth... Why read it? Because you loved the imagination, magic and fantasy of Zafón’s blockbuster debut, The Shadow of the Wind.' ESSENTIALS

'In a tale of a secret society, a labyrinthine railway station and a shadowy figure from the past, their story and denouement has the hallmarks of the fine writing in the author's best-selling The Shadow of the Wind.' CHOICE

‘a cracking mystery... A thoroughly ripping yarn. Kate Saunders, THE TIMES

'A beach must-have' PRIDE magazine

'This is one book that knows how to keep a reader hooked... Exotic terror tale from a master story-teller.' Four stars FLIPSIDE

"A tremendously atmospheric supernatural thriller and will particularly appeal to those who like a good ghost story told in nineteenth century style by a protagonist narrator looking back years later." THE BOOKBAG.CO.UK

‘...if you have a taste for mystery, for the supernatural, for characters of mythic strength, loyalty and heroism... then pick this book up and revel in it.’ ARMADILLO

"This novel's plot is as dark and threatening as the Calcutta night that envelops the opening scenes, in which the lives of newborn twins are at risk… The Spanish author best known in the U.S. for translations of his mystically informed novels, including The Shadow of the Wind, also writes wonderful books for teens. The Midnight Palace should not be overlooked by adults in search of literary excellence." USA TODAY

"Zafón delivers an often creepy adventure, first published in Spain in 1994, populated with some wonderful characters. . . Zafón adeptly establishes his characters (including some fun and believable teenage repartee) and makes good use of his setting. His Calcutta has many of the mystical elements that many writers associate with the city, but it also shows the political strain of a city subject to years of hostile colonization and ready to break free. Just as importantly, Zafón delivers moments of genuine horror, as well as expert plot twists that move the story along." PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY