The Midnight Ride, Ben Mezrich
The Midnight Ride, Ben Mezrich
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The Midnight Ride

Author: Ben Mezrich

Narrator: Corey Carthew

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/22/2022

Synopsis

From the celebrated, New York Times bestselling author comes the twisted thriller of an MIT grad student who unwittingly uncovers the hidden connection between the Gardner Museum heist and the most fascinating secret in American history.

THE CARD SHARK: Hailey Gordon is looking to make some fast cash to help pay her tuition when she’s caught counting cards at the Encore casino in Boston. She grabs her winnings and makes her escape. With guards closing in, she dives into an unlocked room to hide . . . only to find a dead body. THE EX-CON: Recently released from prison, Nick Patterson hasn’t felt hope in a long time, but the job he “inherited” in prison promises to change that. He enters hotel room 633 to find that the person he was supposed to meet has been murdered. Next to the corpse stands a terrified young woman—Hailey Gordon. THE PROFESSOR: American history professor Adrian Jensen learns of the death of his professional nemesis, Charles Walker, the night after he received Walker’s latest research. Skeptical at first, Adrian nearly deletes the file. But when one small, new detail catches his eye, he makes it his mission to uncover what could be one of the biggest secrets of the Revolutionary War. All three strangers find themselves on the cusp of an incredible discovery—one that someone is willing to kill to keep buried.

About Ben Mezrich

Ben Mezrich graduated magna cum laude from Harvard. He has sold over ten million copies of his twenty-four published books, including the New York Times Bestsellers The Accidental Billionaires, which was adapted into the Academy Award–winning film The Social Network, and Bringing Down the House, which was the basis for the hit movie 21. His current bestseller The Antisocial Network is being adapted into the feature film Dumb Money. Ben has written and produced for the hit TV show Billions on Showtime, and he travels the world speaking to audiences of all ages about writing books and the adventures he has experienced from each of his stories. He lives in Boston with his wife, two kids, and two pugs.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ken on August 13, 2023

The idea is good: about a philosopher’s stone discovered by a Revolutionary War hero. The various landmarks as backdrops are equally fascinating at the same time intriguing. How ever the writing is choppy and the danger posed by the 2 professional assassins, though looked promising and thrilling eve......more

Goodreads review by Tanja ~ KT Book Reviews on February 17, 2022

The card shark, the ex-con, and the professor. All three strangers find themselves on the cusp of an incredible discovery. One that someone is willing to kill to keep buried. AAAAHHHHHH!!! Can you feel my excitement? The Midnight Ride by Ben Mezrich is like a good movie playing out on the pages. It’......more

Goodreads review by mark… on December 23, 2022

Th Boston Globe at th height of th pandemic published a serialized novella over two weeks entitled “Th Mechanic.” It evolved into this full novel. I learned this after reading “Th Midnight Ride” and wish I’d known it at th start, it contributes to understanding th pacing and relentless action! Think......more

Goodreads review by Bill on December 21, 2023

A great way to pass a long plane ride. Like the Da Vinci Code, Midnight Ride is a thriller based on historical mysteries. Want to know how Paul Revere is connected with the Gardner Museum theft? Then this book is for you. Yes, it’s implausible, but these stories always are. The ending leaves it wide......more

Goodreads review by Carmen on February 28, 2022

Thanks to Library Journal for the ARC and the opportunity to review this title! DEBUT Nonfiction writer Mezrich's (Bitcoin Billionaires) heart-pounding debut thriller is based on the 1990 heist at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, with a National Treasure twist. When MIT student and mathemat......more

Quotes

“THE MIDNIGHT RIDE is one hell of a trip, a whirlwind tale of murder, mayhem, secret history, and the greatest art heist of all time. I’m a huge fan of Mezrich’s nonfiction books, and I totally devoured his foray into fiction. The guy is just an all-around amazing writer—and Hailey Gordon is a fabulous character. Highly recommended.”—Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling coauthor of Bloodless

"Cinematic, immersive, and completely entertaining! With THE MIDNIGHT RIDE, Boston gets its own Da Vinci Code, and after you race through these irresistible pages, you will never look at the city the same way again. Impeccably researched and captivatingly told. Standing ovation for this terrific thriller!"—Hank Phillippi Ryan , USA Today bestselling author of Her Perfect Life

"A fast ride, with casino hijinks, art heists, a college student looking for trouble, and a dangerous secret from the past. Talk about tense! Mezrich's book is fun with every twist and turn!"—R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street

“A plot to savor. Witty, smart, detailed, and highly entertaining. THE MIDNIGHT RIDE is exactly what you’d expect from a master storyteller.”—Steve Berry, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Cotton Malone series

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