
Perpetual Midnight by Rosaline Saul is a Young Adult fiction novel that follows a teenage girl named Zoey who has relocated to the Australian Outback under the Witness Protection Program.
After her father testified against a London mob boss, Zoey must adapt to a secretive life involving a new identity, dyed hair, and attending night school.
While navigating the challenges of maintaining her fake backstory, she forms a fast friendship with another newcomer, Cathy, and feels an intense, inexplicable pull toward a mysterious classmate named Ethan.
The narrative suggests supernatural undertones, particularly regarding vampires, as Zoey notices strange behaviours and exclusive gatherings among a local group of students.
As she settles into this humid, isolated environment, Zoey struggles to balance her family's safety with her growing curiosity about Ethan's secrets.
The story explores themes of isolation, romance, and the danger of forming close bonds when living a lie.