Every year I read Nocturnes and it still has the same effect on me. Connolly has the ability to take you back to feeling your irrational childhood fears whether it's monsters in your closet, swimming in a body of water with an expectation that something will pull you under, or that the tree limb scratching your window isn't just a tree limb. I encourage everyone to read Connolly's work. It's relatable, smart, and fun to read!