The Midnight Feast is an atmospheric psychological thriller set against the backdrop of the Dorset coast. Francesca Meadows has turned her inherited property into a luxurious eco-retreat, much to the disdain of the local villagers. What begins as a lavish summer solstice celebration in The Midnight Feast spirals into a tangled web of dark secrets, local resentment, and eerie pagan rituals.

A house fire and a body discovered at the bottom of a cliff. Francesca, the entitled host, prepares for her event while the locals conspire against her. Foley masterfully toggles between past and present, revealing the events leading up to and following the feast through multiple narrators, each with their own hidden motives. Layers of mystery unfold as old diary entries from 2010 expose the origins of the characters' grudges. Tensions rise with every twist, blending luxury and folk horror into an unsettling narrative.

With its Hitchcockian influences and darkly intriguing cast of characters, the novel rewards patience, and though it starts slow, the payoff is a riveting, pulse-pounding conclusion.

You can find it at Diwan or Amazon.

? HOT AND FRESH OUT OF THE KITCHEN-

Be transported to the seaside without leaving the city. You may have already heard of Clams and Claws and their signature Seafood Bag. You choose your shellfish, choose your sauce, and shake for a personalized and delicious dish. Many similar restaurants have popped up, but this is an homage to the OG.

The menu guides you through a step-by-step process that allows you to personalize your bag. We opted for a combination of large shrimp, squid, and imported mussels, though choices like crab, octopus, and lobster were also tempting (Note: some of the seafood options are priced depending on the day).

Once you've chosen your seafood, the next step is selecting your sauce. The garlic butter sauce was a perfect match for the fresh seafood, enhancing the flavors without overpowering them. For those inclined towards heat, there's a spice scale ranging from non-spicy to mild, medium, and an extreme option fittingly named "I can't feel my mouth."

There’s a combo option for an extra treat. It adds corn or baked potatoes that soak up the savory juices of the seafood and sauce — a decision that proved to be utterly delicious.

WHERE TO FIND IT- Clams and Claws has branches in Tagamoa, Almaza, Maadi and Arkan.

? Per person: EGP 700-1k.

? Outdoor seating: Yes.

? Alcohol: No.

? Accessibility friendly: Yes.

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