The author Alex Hay is one to watch. His previous novels, The Housekeepers and The Queen of Fives, have been brilliant novels, full of twists and turns. Therefore I was excited to be offered the chance to read the new novel by Alex Hay, The Midnight Guests.
The Midnight Guests by Alex Hay
Welcome to the Hotel Artemis – and an opening night to remember.
1926. Diana Gold, owner and impresario, throws open the doors to the most opulent new hotel in London. As the champagne flows and the chandeliers shimmer, millionaires and gamblers rub shoulders with film stars and royalty.
Though, things at the Hotel Artemis aren’t quite what they seem – including the two guests Diana expects at midnight. Powerful and dangerous, they’ve dragged her from the gutter and taught her all she knows. Now Diana must take perfect care of them – unless they take care of her first.
But when a body is found in the hotel’s finest suite, the lavish opening night begins to spiral out of control. And over twenty-four fateful hours, the staff and guests of the Artemis will find out why they are really there.
The Midnight Guests is a great page-turner and hooked me in straight away. I enjoyed the dual timeline and the fact the action took place over 24 hours. There are some strong female characters, like in his previous novels, and I loved guessing what would happen next.
The Midnight Guests is published on the 10th September 2026 by Headline.
You may also be interested in these other Alex Hay book reviews:
The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay
