Description
When the midnight hour—a secret time when reality freezes and dark creatures emerge—begins bleeding into daylight, five teenagers discover that the carefully maintained boundaries between their hidden world and ordinary time are catastrophically crumbling. As the blue hour invades the middle of the school day, leaving cheerleaders suspended mid-leap and teachers frozen in place, the Midnighters realize they're facing an unprecedented threat: ancient darkness that has waited centuries for this moment to finally feed. Racing against time to understand the paranormal logic behind this terrifying shift, these five must uncover the source of the breach and find a way to seal the walls between worlds before the creatures of shadow consume everything. Westerfeld delivers a mind-bending mystery layered with ancient evil, desperate sacrifice, and high-stakes action that will leave readers breathless. This exhilarating installment proves why the Midnighters series has captivated audiences with its unique blend of paranormal intrigue and teen heroism.
Available Editions
paperback
Harper Collins
Published Feb 28, 2006
196 pages
ISBN: 9780060519575
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld.