MIDNIGHT TIMETABLE A Novel in Ghost Stories

Narrator Greta Jung deftly brings this collection of Korean ghost stories to life, creating a compelling listening experience. At a research institute, a night-shift worker catalogs the supernatural histories of various objects and people--for example, a handkerchief tied to a fierce sibling rivalry and a stolen sneaker seeking revenge. In one tale, the institute's deputy director recounts how, after escaping domestic abuse, she became a fortuneteller with the help of sheep who were also used as experimental subjects at a veterinary school. Objects and events overlap across stories, forming a richly interconnected narrative. Jung's pacing draws listeners in, while her controlled tone lends a deliciously eerie quality to these quirky tales. A.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]