Point of View

The narrative is written from the third-person point-of-view of Manfred, Olivia and Joe. At different times, the narrator is in the head of the three primary characters. In other words, the narrative shifts between the experiences of the three Midnight residents. This is appropriate as it helps readers follow the different narratives that take place in the novel. One narrative is that of Manfred as he tries to prove that he did not steal Rachel’s jewelry and that he had nothing to do with her death. Another narrative is that of Joe and how he helps the citizens of Midnight who are vulnerable. The third narrative is that of Olivia and her role in helping Manfred prove his innocence. Olivia’s point of view is particularly well handled as it shows the struggle that she faces between her different personalities, that of the killer...