by Graham Moore
Random House Publishing Group - Random House
September 2016
The descriptive labels that might be used for this novel would not do it justice: historical fiction, turn of the century, golden age of inventions, Gilded Age. Instead, I suggest these tags:
murder,
suspense,
romance,
industrial espionage,
and big money.
What's different about this book
An accurate blurb for this book could say that this is about the competition between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. But author Moore has outdone his earlier writings by making this a vibrant and dynamic story about genius and invention and cutthroat competition that involves murder, threats, and competition at a level I have seldom read in historical fiction. The sheer engagement of the reader in this compelling story makes this an easy-to-follow, hard-to-put-down book. Some books are more powerful than others by the depth and scope of the narrative. This is one of those that surprise with its gripping (but true) tale. Excellent read for both fiction lovers and nonfiction fans.
What I'll do now that I've read it
The wide range of readers who will be interested in this will ensure that all our libraries purchase this: for young adults, adults, teachers, even beach readers. The Last Days of Night will be a book readers are talking about. Be sure to get on your book store's or library's Hold list for this one. Coming out September 20, 2016.
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